In a memorandum filed Jan. 13, defendants Zillow and Redfin are asking a federal judge to throw out the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust case against their $100 million partnership—and their arguments reveal potential weaknesses in how the government defined the market it’s trying to regulate. First filed Sept. 30, 2025, the FTC alleged that…
Private listings are at the center of one of the most headline-grabbing litigations in real estate right now. Compass has sued Zillow over its new “listing access standards” program, which removes listings not listed on MLSs within one business day of being publicly marketed from Zillow’s platform. While the Zillow and Compass litigation unfolds in…
A vacant home often signals a transition. When a property sits empty, it is rarely accidental. According to a recent LendingTree study, nearly 15 million homes across the United States are currently vacant, often reflecting life changes, financial pressure or unresolved decisions about what comes next. For real estate professionals, these properties can represent meaningful…
A new professional development academy has officially soft launched with a focused mission: to prepare experienced real estate professionals to step on stages, panels, podcasts and industry platforms with credibility, clarity and confidence, according to a release. The Industry Speaks Academy was created to address a growing gap in the industry. While many professionals have…
President Donald Trump has floated several controversial ideas to help make housing affordable again. But his latest pitch—allowing Americans to tap 401(k) plans and 529 education savings accounts without penalties to fund their down payments—could have lasting financial consequences even if it helps with some upfront homeownership costs. According to a report from Politico, the…
Buffini & Company has announced the launch of two new offerings designed to help real estate professionals strengthen their business and succeed in the year ahead: the newly re-engineered The Blitz lead generation system and the Referral Maker® CORE membership. For nearly three decades, Buffini & Company stated it has supported real estate agents through…
The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) latest report, released today, revealed a significant rebound in existing-home sales for December 2025, marking the strongest seasonally adjusted performance in nearly three years. The month saw existing-home sales increase 5.1% from the prior month, signaling improved market conditions after a challenging year marked by record-high home prices and…
NP Dodge Company announced the passing of Nathan Phillips “Sandy” Dodge IV on Jan. 11. Dodge, 89, passed surrounded by family just days after celebrating his birthday. Born in 1937, Dodge was a fourth-generation leader of NP Dodge Company, founded in 1855 and recognized as the oldest real estate company in the United States still…
United Real Estate has announced the launch of the United Residential Investment (URESI) Program, a comprehensive offering that empowers its agents to build long-term wealth and financial stability by becoming residential real estate investor-entrepreneurs. Developed by United exclusively for its agents, URESI is a proprietary platform that guides agents through the process, from being curious…
Americans from all walks of life are feeling heightened anxiety about their finances — and that could dampen the housing market’s recovery, according to a new survey from Bright MLS. The survey of more than 3,300 adults found that a majority of Americans are worried about money across the board. However, this concern is felt…
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