In a supplemental post-hearing brief filed by defendants Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass, the defendants argue that Zillow is not entitled to relief because “any harm, if it exists at all, is self-inflicted.” “If Zillow wants MRED’s feed, the ‘lifeblood’ of its business that it receives virtually for free, all Zillow has to…

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Home prices picked up the pace in May, indicating buyers in some areas are able to move past elevated mortgage rates, while further widening the affordability gap that continues to divide buyers across the nation, according to the latest data.  Cotality’s latest Home Price Index, released this past week, found that home price growth increased…

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Housing choices and community design remain definite priorities for homebuyers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors®. NAR’s Community and Transportation Preference Survey found that homebuyers value walkability and mixed-used neighborhoods when shopping for a home: 89% of respondents said sidewalks and places to walk are important, and 82% said being…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Judge denies FTC in Zillow-Redfin suit A federal judge denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) and states’ motion for partial summary judgment, sending disputes over market definition and the deal’s alleged illegality to…

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While the construction industry remains overall challenged, remodeling remains in a more positive territory for another quarter, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) For Q2 2026 saw a reading of 61, down one point from the previous quarter but still in positive territory…

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Mega-franchisor Keller Williams announced today that it has acquired ascendant independent brokerage the Jason Mitchell Group (JMG), in yet another significant brokerage consolidation—this time between two companies with similar business models and priorities. After operating under My Home Group in Arizona, JMG went independent in 2019 and grew swiftly, ranking 36 in the nation in…

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The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed into law at 12:01 a.m. ET July 11, marking one of the most significant federal housing packages in decades. As he vowed on July 10, President Donald Trump did not sign off on the bill, withholding his signature in protest over the Senate’s failure to pass…

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RESO Chair Rebecca Jensen plans to leave position  Rebecca Jensen, CEO of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), plans to leave the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) chair position at the end of the year. Jensen, who has served as chair twice, recently testified in the Zillow/MRED/Compass lawsuit. “She will remain Board Chair until the end…

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As the residential real estate landscape continues to navigate rapid structural shifts, the conversation surrounding listing data control, portfolio visibility and operational efficiency has moved to the absolute forefront. Modern brokerages with multi-region and national footprints are increasingly seeking a comprehensive view of their own inventory, greater flexibility in asset management and streamlined workflows that…

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REMAX Suburban and REMAX All Pro have announced that they are combining operations to create one of the largest REMAX brokerages in the Northern Illinois region. Led by Tom Hatzis, the alignment brings the two organizations together with a shared culture and focus on strengthening support for agents and the clients they serve.  “The two…

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