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
Your Clear Cooperation, Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings FAQ
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford dives into a high-level overview of the changes to CCP and the larger issues that will arise from its implementation
by Carl Medford Mar 31
Brokerages that oppose CCP don't want transparency: Medford
Opinion
We need a fully transparent system that favors the consumer, not the broker, team leader Carl Medford writes, so that buyers and sellers can feel confident when transacting real estate
by Carl Medford Mar 13
Ending Clear Cooperation is a win for big brokers — and no one else
Opinion
According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers
by Glenn Kelman Oct 8
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
ICE sees $13B Black Knight merger surviving antitrust concerns
Black Knight is reportedly looking to spin off its Empower loan origination system to placate regulators' antitrust concerns as critics raise market power, data privacy issues
by Matt Carter Feb 15
9 valuable real estate lessons you can learn from Monopoly
The classic board game is becoming a stay-at-home entertainment staple. Here are all the valuable lessons you can explore by playing
by Troy Palmquist Apr 9
Monopoly's new game: Collecting inventions from women, not real estate
The new game, designed to highlight the gender pay gap, will have players investing in female entrepreneurs
by Patrick Kearns Sep 11
'Monopoly for Millennials' hits shelves, sans real estate
The tagline? 'Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway.'
Let's get rid of the MLS
Opinion
It's time to move on
by Kenneth Jenny Jul 28
Loanopoly wants to take the 'chance' out of the mortgage transaction
New online home loan tracking tool aims to make the homebuying process more ‘fun and easy’ with a Monopoly-inspired board
by Amy Tankersley Feb 18
11 amazing real estate facts to entertain your brain
Ever wonder why brass doorknobs are so ubiquitous?
by Seth Williams Oct 20