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Realtor.com parent sues CoStar Group, claiming theft of portal data
“Competitors should never be allowed to cheat and steal to get ahead,” Move, Inc. attorneys claim in a new suit alleging an ex-Realtor.com employee maintained access to the data while at CoStar.
REColorado unveils interim CEO amid rocky ownership change
The MLS is separating from ties with Realtor organizations by selling to a newly formed private company. Broker Larry D. McGee will serve as interim CEO.
Kennedy Lewis makes $50M investment into Douglas Elliman
With the investment, Kennedy Lewis co-founder and Co-Managing Partner David Chene will join Douglas Elliman’s board. Douglas Elliman also released preliminary Q2 2024 financial results.
Mortgage rates surge as Trump’s odds improve after debate
Investors weigh the potential for higher tariffs, tighter restrictions on immigration, and an extension of 2017 tax cuts to fuel inflation under a second Trump administration.
Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?
REColorado owners oust board amid plans to sell MLS
Owners of the 16th largest MLS in the country plan to sell to a newly formed private company called MAZL that is run by a person identified only as J. Burks.
Zillow, Redfin sent video user data to Meta, Alphabet, lawsuits charge
The complaints, filed by a San Diego resident, seek class-action status and accuse the real estate companies of violating state and federal privacy laws due to their use of third-party tracking pixels.
BofA analysts cast doubts on prospects for 2025 sales rebound
“The U.S. housing market is stuck, and we are not convinced it will become unstuck anytime soon,” economists at Bank of America Global Research say of ongoing affordability issues.
Change is a constant. Here’s how to navigate it — no matter the market
Navigating change in the dynamic real estate market, Rainy Hake Austin writes, demands a blend of self-awareness, strategic planning and effective utilization of support systems.