Opt-in deals totaling $106M approved in Tuccori
11 settlements in the homebuyer commissions case were preliminarily approved Tuesday, including deals with NAR, HomeServices, Hanna Holdings, Compass and eXp.
May 27, 2026
Real estate in the courtroom
- Zillow asks court for restraining order to restore MRED data feedAfter the MLS cut Zillow’s feeds — a “dramatic and unprecedented decision,” per a court filing — the portal requested an emergency order to reinstate access.Updated May 22, 2026
- Zillow responds to FTC claims as antitrust case moves forwardNow that its motion to dismiss the case has been denied, the home search giant has issued a response to the federal agency’s antitrust allegations.May 20, 2026
- Zillow asks court to preempt MRED listing feed terminationIn a May 18 motion, the portal says the MLS — in coordination with Compass — has threatened to cut Zillow’s feed and “kneecap” its ability to compete.Updated May 19, 2026
More Real estate in the courtroom
- Rocket sues UWM for putting a ‘bounty’ on Mr. Cooper loansThe mortgage giant claims that UWM tried to win back thousands of loans purchased in 2024 by Mr. Cooper, costing the company millions.May 14, 2026
- Zillow sues Compass, MRED over ‘collusion’ to hide listingsThe portal alleges it was coerced into abandoning its listing standards in Chicagoland due to a partnership-driven “monopoly” and “group boycott” in the region.May 12, 2026
- Judge denies request to halt NAR settlement in TuccoriThe deal can proceed, at least for now, though a similar request is with an appeals court. Plus, three Batton defendants respond to an amended complaint.April 30, 2026
- Batton plaintiffs move to block NAR deal in commissions caseNAR’s $52 million settlement in a related case is “a prototypical reverse auction,” according to an April 28 preliminary injunction request.April 29, 2026
- Compass, United the latest to settle in TuccoriThe deals are pending, with few details disclosed. Plus, Weichert negotiates with Batton plaintiffs; Compass rebuts NWMLS claims; TRD defamation suit dropped.April 28, 2026
- HomeServices makes bid to join buyer commissions caseThe brokerage giant and its subsidiaries have opted into Tuccori to resolve antitrust claims brought by homebuyers. The settlement amount was not disclosed.April 21, 2026
- NAR, Elliman opt into Tuccori homebuyer settlementThe association will pay more than $52 million to resolve claims brought by homebuyers. Elliman, Anywhere, Real and others also chose to settle via Tuccori.April 10, 2026
- Gibson claims against Berkshire Hathaway Energy will proceedThe holding company is not off the hook simply because its subsidiary, HomeServices of America, already settled a similar case, the court ruled.April 9, 2026
