One Compass-affiliated brokerage leader said the ruling brought “a sense of satisfaction,” while others just hope for more clarity and stability going forward.

The Pinkwater Metzger Team has over $160M in career sales. Plus, Longhorn Realty joins Coldwell Banker Apex; Christie’s Int’l Real Estate enters Poland; more.

Buyers may have overpaid if they bought after the MRED-Compass deal, Hagens Berman says. Plus, lawyers debate fees in Tuccori; Gibson objector wants rehearing.

Rikki Tremblay was named VP, principal accounting officer, as Zillow’s chief accounting officer prepares to retire. Plus, Key Mortgage appoints new SVP.

“House of Rechat” is adding 175 new members each week. Plus, Mainstay absorbs Truelist; ClearCapital launches risk navigator tool; AngelAI to expand; more.

Elevated material costs, high energy prices and labor shortages are continuing to pressure the construction market, with builder confidence now at a 2026 low.

Compass’ walled-garden strategy could set off a private inventory race — but the open ecosystem has an opportunity to become its most powerful counterweight.

Reducing prices or delisting may be the most viable options for homesellers in some markets as higher borrowing costs continue to deter buyers.

The portals said their partnership, which they first announced in May, will create a new standard for housing market transparency through collaboration.

Survey data from 2024-2026 shows that brokerage leaders see AI as increasingly important and are planning to use it for more front- and back-office tasks.

The groups want state attorneys general to launch targeted investigations. Plus, Trump nominates FHA commissioner; new affordable housing bill introduced; more.

The Fed raised short-term rates by a quarter point today for the first time since July 2023. Mortgage rates, meanwhile, are expected to remain elevated.

The firm’s NYC agents can get a $1K digital marketing package if they remove listings from StreetEasy before the portal’s policy updates take effect Sept. 17.

Appellate judges ruled on Sept. 15 — again — to uphold the settlements approved by the lower court. This is the third judgment to affirm since mid-August.

A judge has denied the portal’s request for a preliminary injunction, but “the case continues,” Zillow said. “Today’s ruling is not the final word.”

Leah Gibbons was named chief of staff, and Phyllis Brookshire has been appointed SVP of operations. Plus, Discovery Land Co. hires new East Coast leader.

The partnership, announced six months after Preview first debuted, is expected to launch before the end of the year to help “agents win,” the companies said.

A coalition of 14 housing and real estate partners has launched the Let America Build campaign to raise consumer awareness of supply and affordability issues.

It’s a big week for the Fed, which could raise short-time rates for the first time in over 3 years, but mortgage rates may respond more to investor reactions.

Felix Kusch, a real estate executive who previously oversaw two European home search portals, has been tapped “to get Homes.com to No. 1.”