Judge denies Compass request to stop Zillow’s private listing policy
Compass filed the lawsuit last summer asking the court to stop Zillow from enforcing its Listing Access Standards, which sought to halt an anticipated surge in publicly marketed private listings....
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CoStar continues Homes.com defense amid investor pushback
The parent company of the Homes.com real estate portal said the "investment phase" is over, and that selling or abandoning the site would be premature....
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Realtor.com reports growth as parent CEO calls rival Homes.com ‘at least a fixer-upper’
Realtor.com's parent company saw revenue increase 10 percent year over year. The CEO of the firm that owns the portal took the opportunity to call rival Homes.com a potential "knockdown."...
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KW settles, merger fallout, and Reffkin at ICNY: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers....
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Rocket, Redfin, Uber Eats and the algorithm-driven Super Bowl shift
The Super Bowl is still the biggest stage in advertising, but the smartest brands aren’t treating it as a one-night spectacle. This year’s most effective campaigns show how the Big Game has become a credibility signal, one that feeds algorithms, extends digital momentum and builds trust...
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3 ways artificial intelligence will reshape real estate in 2026
From agentic AI to cybersecurity threats, Inman Connect New York revealed how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate — and why agents must adapt now....
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NAR President: ‘We don’t dictate what’s right and wrong’
As the industry heads for a debate over the future of multiple listing services, "we're not going to get involved," Kevin Brown said on stage at Inman Connect New York....
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How agents can help their clients become homeowners in 2026
With affordability continuing to challenge first-time buyers, agents can stand out by helping clients think creatively about what’s possible, ERA's Alex Vidal writes....
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10 ways to apply an Olympian mindset to real estate
Learn how Olympic athlete and luxury real estate advisor Jill Henneberg leverages preparation, adaptability and the ability to perform decisively under pressure....
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Making the shift: Why I chose a cloud-based brokerage model
Making the decision to change your brokerage model can be tedious, writes broker Sean McConnell. It's not just about splits and logos; it's about future-proofing your business....
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