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The franchise giant will pay significantly less than Keller Williams, the only other brokerage to reach a deal with the homebuyer plaintiffs.

Days after launching, Zillow’s pre-market listings product has added 24 new partners in what CEO Jeremy Wacksman described as a “signal from the industry.”

Rates fell below a key threshold in February, setting the stage for a more promising home-shopping season. Now, we could be stuck in a familiar, anemic pattern.

While the median price of an existing home has remained relatively flat, prices of new and manufactured homes have fallen since the pandemic-era buying frenzy.

Data Dye follows listing data as it moves through feeds, flagging violations. Plus, Offerpad unveils new AI platforms; FSBO platform Ownli goes national; more.

Plaintiffs in Davis v. Hanna Holdings claim that the firm “paid a bargain-basement price” to end litigation in the homebuyer commissions case.

Watch the conversation as T3 Sixty CEO Jack Miller discusses consolidation, Zillow’s “potent counter move” to Compass — and what to prioritize in a slow market.

New growth leader Jason Cassity isn’t trying to “shake things up,” but to help the firm be more strategic about what it’s already good at: attracting agents.

There were 46.3% more homesellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in February, according to Redfin data — the largest gap since at least 2013.

As consolidation picks up, firms that manage transitions well retain more talent, sustain productivity and capture the growth the deal promised to deliver.

With his replacement’s confirmation stalled, Powell could remain Fed chair for some time. Plus, “terrible timing” for mortgage rate surge; states sue HUD; more.

Legends brings 55 agents to Real; eXp gains 50-agent firm, 140-agent SoCal team; seven Side teams move to Compass. Plus, C21 New Millennium expands C-suite.

The California MLS will start redistributing listing data revenue to brokerages next month. Plus, a brand refresh for IRES; RACI partners with TrustFunds.

Three weeks into the war in Iran, mortgage rates have climbed above 6.5% — the highest level in over six months — after dipping briefly below 6% in February.

The Compass Intl. Holdings CEO vowed to defend agents who are penalized for following “seller-directed” marketing plans while insisting he supports the MLS.

In a Mar. 19 ruling, a judge denied the Seattle-area MLS’s motion to dismiss, stating that Compass had made “plausible claims” of competitive harm.

Alongside its March 17 launch of Zillow Preview, the company published updated, more flexible listing rules to reflect the “reality” of “the listing landscape.”

The year began with the slowest new home sales pace since October 2022. But inventory is up and the median price has fallen — both positive signs for buyers.

Concerns about inflation and the wider U.S. economy are driving up mortgage rates as the housing market embarks on what is typically its busiest time of year.

The real estate giants accused several MLSs of “actively working against” agents, adding, “we will not accept rules” dictating how listings can be marketed.