7+ hour, 43+ min ago  (425+ words) Seattle homeowners who are tired of repeated calls, texts, and emails from real estate solicitors could soon have a new way to say no. Councilmember Dionne Foster has introduced legislation that would create a "Do Not Solicit List" for homeowners…...

10+ hour, 36+ min ago  (191+ words) State Sen. Tony Hwang, one of the bill's sponsors, described the legislation as "practical, common-sense updates that support transparency, professionalism, and consumer confidence in Connecticut's housing market." Supporters say the goal isn't to eliminate private sales but to ensure sellers…...

8+ hour, 45+ min ago  (705+ words) At the Zillow vs. MRED/Compass preliminary injunction hearing, a judge listened to three irreconcilable theories. His ruling could have lasting consequences. Thinking big about residential real estate success requires a big-picture perspective. Industry Decoded features industry experts who can…...

12+ hour, 28+ min ago  (459+ words) Here's what happened at the two-day antitrust hearing that could reshape the residential real estate market The battle over who gets to control residential real estate listings " which Zillow repeatedly called "the lifeblood" of the industry " is in the hands…...

20+ hour, 28+ min ago  (433+ words) By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog At its next meeting, a City Council committee will continue considering a proposal targeting unwanted solicitations for homeowners to ell their property. The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee's special meeting this…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (683+ words) Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen testified in the second day of Zillow's preliminary injunction hearing. The case centers on IDX and VOW data feeds, Zillow listing access standards, and alleged coordination between Compass and MRED." AI…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (724+ words) What makes local expertise so essential in real estate today? A Hello Nation article provides the answer, explaining how deep community knowledge shapes better decisions for buyers and sellers. The feature, titled The Value of Local Knowledge in Santa Barbara…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (517+ words) The National Association of Realtors will soon offer policy recommendations on a topic that has been the subject of intense controversy in the real estate industry for over a year: pre-marketing. In a closed meeting of the NAR Multiple Listing…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1039+ words) Elxis is a leading provider of real estate and legal services in Greece. With offices in Thessaloniki, Crete and Utrecht in the Netherlands, they have managed the purchase, sale, and legal handling of homes since 1991. The Elxis portfolio ranges from…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (611+ words) Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and Chicago MLS head Rebecca Jensen turned up the heat in the Chicago federal courthouse Thursday as they slammed Zillow's crusade against private real estate listings. Day two of Seattle-based Zillow's preliminary injunction hearing centered on…...