From the Inman Connect stage to CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” the CEOs of CoStar, Realtor.com and Compass took hits at the home search giant this week. Read More
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Merri Jo Cowen, who leads Florida’s Stellar MLS, will step down next year to focus on promoting global MLS practices. COO Shayne Fairley will take over as CEO. Read More
The latest economic and housing data suggests that home sales will continue to plod along at a slow pace as buyers and sellers wait for more certainty. Read More
In just three weeks, nearly 200,000 people clicked the new “Get Prequalified” button on Redfin listings, sending new purchase leads to the mortgage giant. Read More
CEO Leo Pareja said it was “a great indication” that eXp’s recruiting and retention strategies are working. Revenue was up slightly in Q2 as losses improved. Read More
A Pennsylvania judge dismissed a 2024 case challenging mandatory membership requirements just a week after a similar suit was dismissed in Texas. Read More
Flex Listings allows sellers to “ease into the market,” Unlock says. Plus, Stellar MLS bolsters market data; NWMLS integrates voice-activated search tool. Read More
While revenue fell 7.3% in the second quarter, profits and margin performance were up, and global agent count reached an all-time high. Read More
Buyers have more leverage now than in recent years, but economic concerns are making them cautious in their home purchase decisions, two new reports suggest. Read More
The suit revolves around nearly 50,000 watermarked rental images that CoStar alleges Zillow is using illegally — and syndicating to Redfin and Realtor.com. Read More