Gary Keller: Private listings could make MLS a ‘market of last resort’
Keller framed the debate as a defining test for the real estate industry
by AJ LaTrace May 6
Zillow, Redfin lean into arguments against 'meritless' FTC suit
The 2 portals filed a reply to their motion to dismiss late last week further arguing that claims against them are 'meritless.' A hearing on their motion to dismiss is scheduled for Feb. 25
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
Attorneys general pile onto Zillow-Redfin following FTC rental suit
Just one day after the FTC sued over the $100M agreement between the 2 portal giants, a group of attorneys general from across the country filed its own lawsuit to block the deal
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over $100M rental syndication deal
The deal included Zillow paying Redfin $100M for the ability to host rental listings for buildings with over 25 units. The FTC called the deal an 'end run around competition'
by Taylor Anderson Sep 30
Why collaboration and cooperation are the future of real estate
In today’s more challenging market, agents are banding together to stay competitive. Mike Bruce of Denver Metro Association of Realtors offers strategies for working together more effectively
by Mike Bruce Jul 24
In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too
Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but display regional trends that track with national recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
Mauricio Umansky's ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Umansky's PLS alleges NAR controls competition in the residential real estate industry by controlling a large network of MLSs in the country
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
Trust is your competitive edge. Most agents earn it the wrong way
In a market with fewer clients and more competition, trust is the ultimate differentiator for real estate pros, Better Homes and Gardens President Ginger Wilcox writes
by Ginger Wilcox Jun 10
Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride
The suit claims the multiple listing service is a 'monopolist' with 'no meaningful competitors' and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition
Realtor.com parent Move posts first revenue bump in 10 quarters
Realtor.com parent company Move’s revenues grew 2% YOY to $130M in Q2. However, market headwinds are still suppressing lead volume and traffic growth
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to temporarily lead CFPB
President Trump fired former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take over leadership duties until Trump nominates a new director.
by Marian McPherson Feb 3
Zillow finalizes lawsuit settlement with ARMLS, Metro MLS
Residential portal behemoth Zillow has settled its antitrust suit against Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Multiple Listing Service, Inc., over discontinuing integration with ShowingTime+
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
Mark your calendars: DOJ set to weigh in on multiple antitrust cases
The antitrust enforcer has until June 20 and 21 to give its take on three real estate-related cases and potentially influence upcoming commission changes
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 18
Zillow reaches preliminary settlement in MLS antitrust lawsuit
Zillow claimed ARMLS and Metro MLS conspired to create a 'monopoly' when they removed their deep integration with ShowingTime in favor of MLS Aligned's listing platform
by Marian McPherson Jun 14
WATCH: The real estate portal wars heat up
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addresses the rivalry with Homes.com and shares why competition is good for agents and consumers
by Jessi Healey Feb 20