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Zillow seeks to re‑interview Compass CEO over listings dispute
Portal requests 2‑hour deposition over Anywhere deal; Zillow seeks hearing in CoStar copyright case.
Zillow requests re‑interview of Compass CEO over listings dispute.
Real estate agents stay optimistic, yet AI uptake lags
About half of respondents anticipate client base growth next year, while a sizable share expects flat volume.
Optimistic real estate agents in office, AI adoption lagging behind.
United Real Estate Ranked Among Nation’s Top Four Franchises
United® Real Estate ranks high on Franchise Times Top 400, ninth year among US’s largest franchises by sales.
United Real Estate ranked among nation's top four real estate franchises.
Novacore to Buy Real Estate Insurance MGA Minglewood Risk
Novacore, a specialty insurance MGA formerly NSM's U.S. commercial arm, will acquire
Novacore acquires Minglewood Risk, real estate insurance MGA.
Seattle's Zillow, Redfin hit with antitrust lawsuit
Washington sues two Seattle real estate giants; AG Nick Brown and four states file antitrust suit.
Seattle Zillow and Redfin face antitrust lawsuit over market dominance.
HomeSmart, NAMB Appoint New Presidents; MBA COO Announces Retirement
Stacey Onnen joins HomeSmart; MBA announces 9 promotions, COO Marcia Davies exits; Kimber White becomes NAMB president.
HomeSmart, NAMB appoint new presidents; MBA COO announces retirement.
Rocket Gains Huge Market Share After Closing on Mr. Cooper
Oct. 1: Rocket Companies finalizes $14.2B takeover of Mr. Cooper, labeling it the largest independent mortgage deal ever.
Rocket Mortgage secures major market share after acquiring Mr. Cooper.
ERA Real Estate Adds Spanish Section to Coaching Program
Bilingual ERA® leader, coaching agents directly, poised to influence Hispanic real estate pros and homeowners.
ERA Real Estate launches Spanish coaching program section.
Data centers: a global real estate gold rush—will funding keep pace?
Real estate shifts from “visible” to “invisible,” says Kishore Moorjani, CEO of CapitaLand Investment’s alternatives.
Global data centers boom, investors chase funding to sustain growth.
Wealthy Buyers Push Crypto Use in Global Real Estate Deals
Consumers prioritize choice in retail payments, but crypto rarely chosen at checkout.
Wealthy buyers sign crypto‑backed real estate deal in global luxury market.
Avison Young Names Jay Johnson to Drive Healthcare Estate Expansion
CHICAGO & ATLANTA—Avison Young names Jay Johnson Principal & Executive amid healthcare sector growth.
Jay Johnson appointed by Avison Young to lead healthcare estate expansion.
Zillow claims CoStar's copyright case misuses the law
Zillow claims CoStar’s listing‑photo lawsuit is a calculated attempt to weaponize litigation, in a transfer request.
Zillow vs. CoStar copyright lawsuit: legal battle over misuse of law.
Inject Fresh Energy & Ideas into Your Brokerage for 2026 Growth
NAR NXT’s Broker Power Track: 3 days of education for broker owners and managers, one track to prep you for 2026.
Brokerage team injects fresh energy, ideas for 2026 growth.
US Commercial Real Estate: Liquidity, Scalability, Innovation Boost
Our analysis of the investable CRE universe shows the U.S. remains the world's largest market. Read more.
US commercial real estate market gains liquidity, scalability, innovation boost.
St. Louis Faces Bitcoin-Style Real Estate Deal, Neighbors Unhappy
St. Louis sees investor: owners using a Bitcoin‑style, 1960s‑commune model. Alderman discovered the scheme in a modest home.
St. Louis Bitcoin‑style real estate deal sparks neighbor discontent.
People-Powered AI: Human Advantage in Smart Real Estate
Newmark’s leasing president Hart says AI reshapes the “what” of real estate, transforming the industry.
People-powered AI team in smart real estate office.
Why teams burn money and the secret to profitability
Success hinges on smart tech and lead spending, but first teams must recruit the right talent and leverage it.
Business team analyzing burn rate chart in office, seeking profitability.
Top 17 Real Estate YouTube Channels to Watch Now
Explore our top 17 real estate YouTube channels to learn from experts and spark inspiration for your own channel.
Top 17 real estate YouTube channels to watch now.

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