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Zillow’s CFO adds COO to his title, while a Google lawyer joins the company as chief legal & policy officer. Plus, HSoA and RPR promote longtime execs; more.

The portal said its Listing Access Standards, which were at the heart of its conflict with the Tennessee-based MLS, “remain in full effect” in the region.

With revenue up from Q1, the iBuyer is “incredibly bullish” about the future. We're “setting ourselves up so we can have an excellent 2027,” the CEO said.

In an online statement, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the staff reductions would help the company maintain a “disciplined cost structure” and improve efficiency.

The company said its new platform, which launched for agent applicants last month, aims to provide property valuations within 3% of a home’s final sale price.

As bad actors employ new tech to level up, “we’re finding that becoming human-centric is essential,” said Eric Taylor, head of trust and safety at TurboTenant.

The brokerage released an analysis of its listings showing that those posted on Zillow sold for 1.3% less than “banned” listings. Some experts disagree.

Despite again reporting year-over-year revenue growth, CoStar’s share price fell amid investor queries about Homes.com and headwinds in the rentals space.

Two special masters were appointed to oversee the distribution of funds. Plus, eXp sexual assault case headed to trial; intervention requested in Tuccori; more.

The Taylor case claimed Zillow incentivized partner agents to steer homebuyers to its mortgage division. The plaintiffs can refile, but must do so by Aug. 17.

Tech wealth is having a “really dramatic” impact on housing in San Francisco, Mike Simonsen said. What he wants to know is when — or if — the trend will spread.

The $8.5B deal brings Taylor Morrison under the conglomerate’s umbrella, helping Berkshire realize its “vision for a unified site-built homebuilding operation.”

The company published new data today on more than 70,000 closed Compass listings that indicates pre-marketed homes sell for more and go under contract faster.

When agents and brokerages limit access to information, consumers are unable to weigh all their options, inherently constraining their range of choices.

Proptech veteran Mike Ryan joins PLACE as EVP of business development. Plus, Nick Janovsky will oversee luxury sales for SERHANT along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs filed a motion today after FBS “refused” to provide listing and seller data MLSs agreed to release per the settlement terms.

As part of an antitrust review, Robert Reffkin and Rebecca Jensen have been called upon to answer questions about their companies’ private listings partnership.

Diana Wall brings nearly 30 years of experience to her role as chief growth officer. Plus, Windermere Signature Properties President and CEO Pat Shea to depart.

Brokerages are allowed to benefit from a deal — but fiduciary duty requires full disclosure, including unbiased data on the downsides of private listings.

Tripti Kasal joins WCR from LeadingRE. Plus, Baird & Warner hires CMO; CoStar appoints CFO; Rocket’s IR team grows; NTREIS adds data compliance leader; more.