Zillow can continue enforcing private listing ban, judge rules
In a Feb. 6 ruling, a judge denied Compass’ injunction request, citing insufficient evidence of irreparable harm and skepticism of conspiracy, monopoly claims.
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- Realtor.com a bright spot in News Corp earningsThe home search site’s CEO, Damian Eales, touts “the most engaged audience in the industry” and support for MLSs as fuel for future growth.February 6, 2026
- What’s a ‘good’ mortgage rate — according to buyers?Though mortgage rates aren’t expected to change much in 2026, many prospective buyers are holding out hope for a sudden drop, a Clever Real Estate survey found.February 6, 2026
- 5 more settlements approved in Gibson commissions caseThe formal approval granted in the Gibson case on Feb. 5 adds nearly $40 million to the larger settlement fund, which totals over $1 billion.February 5, 2026
- CoStar continues to refute ‘false narrative’ about Homes.comIn its latest response to investor criticism, CoStar says demands to offload the portal “demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of our business.”February 5, 2026
- Uptick in new listings offers hope for the chilly marketWith rates near three-year lows and new listings on the rise, market conditions are relatively decent for home shoppers ahead of the spring homebuying season.February 5, 2026
- Why your data strategy matters more than your tech stackClean, connected data drives successful brokerages. Lone Wolf Foundation, the industry’s cloud, puts control back in real estate pros’ hands.
- Illinois pocket listings bill returns with narrower scopeThe revised proposal drops rentals and softens opt-out language. Meanwhile, a similar bill in Washington state has advanced to the Senate Rules Committee.February 5, 2026
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- Homeownership rate climbs most among people under 35Slight improvements in affordability helped put more people in homes at the end of 2025, with year-over-year gains among the under 35 and 55-64 age groups.February 5, 2026
- Howard Hanna enters Philly; TX firm renews BHGRE dealPlus, HomeSmart’s NEXT team gains family ties; IVRE adds franchise business consultant; agents join Michael Saunders & Co., Portside Real Estate Group.February 4, 2026
- Ryan Schneider departs Anywhere after 8 years as CEOThe leader of real estate’s largest enterprise has left the company “in accordance with the terms” of the merger agreement with Compass.February 4, 2026
- Drop Homes.com, second major investor urges CoStarHedge fund D. E. Shaw joins Third Point in urging for immediate change at CoStar, warning that CEO Andy Florance’s bet has destroyed shareholder value.February 4, 2026
- Lofty, Breezy unveil AI operating systemsPlus, NAVICA’s new partnership integrates Restb.ai listing tools into the MLS, and Loft47’s platform expands to streamline the transaction management process.February 3, 2026
- Nearly two-thirds of homebuyers scored a discount in 2025A Redfin report found that the share of buyers paying less than the list price was up last year, and the average discount for those below-ask homes was 7.9%.February 3, 2026
- A notable week for tech M&A — and what it could meanConstellation Data Labs strengthens its foundation with REMAX deals; Purlin and Final Offer merge; LPT adds people-management software companies.February 3, 2026
- Why some teams are leaving the franchise model behindThree teams who recently moved to LPT Realty said issues common to franchise operations — like territoriality and geographic constraints — had inhibited growth.February 3, 2026
- Keller Williams is first to settle in Batton, will pay $20MAfter five years of litigation, Keller Williams President and CEO Chris Czarnecki said the brokerage is turning its attention “back to what we do best.”February 2, 2026
- Offerpad adds to C-suite; new regional VP at Coldwell BankerThe iBuyer has bulked up it leadership team with new executive roles focused on analytics and strategy; Hanna Gorka to lead CB’s Midwest operations.Updated February 4, 2026
- Texas MLSs weigh consolidation; ABoR adds healthcare optionsLERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board.February 2, 2026
- What are profitable brokerage companies doing right?The firms achieving the best results share some common traits — starting with strong leadership. See what else comprises the blueprint for brokerage success.February 2, 2026
- Final Offer partners with TX luxury firm; OneKey adds SkySlope FormsPlus, NAR-backed .RealEstate launches unified marketing and branding platform; HomeMatch integrates buyer discovery workflow into Follow Up Boss.January 31, 2026
- M&As at Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21; $2B team joins RealPlus, CIRE expands in S. Carolina; Compass opens new Pennsylvania office; $500M agent joins LA’s Resident Group; CB Realty and CB Warburg add agents in NY.January 31, 2026
- Brokerage profitability rose in 2025 despite tepid home salesA new report indicates that the share of profitable brokerages has steadily increased since 2023 — and among those operating in the red, losses have improved.January 30, 2026
- Zillow cuts 200 roles following performance reviewsThe layoffs, impacting about 3% of the company's workforce, were "not connected to market conditions or recent business developments," the company said.January 30, 2026
- Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve?The former Fed governor, who recently called for a “regime change” at the central bank, has been nominated to replace Jerome Powell as chair.January 30, 2026
- Agent confidence up as market approaches ‘healthier balance’A Real Brokerage survey found agent optimism at an 11-month high amid improving affordability and signs that the housing market may be starting to recover.January 30, 2026
- AI use now the norm among real estate agentsA survey of brokerage leaders found that artificial intelligence tools are no longer a “curiosity” but an integral part of “the average agent’s daily workflow.”January 29, 2026
