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The high-profile, industry-shaking battle between mega-brokerage Compass and dominant portal Zillow is back in the courtroom, as Zillow is asking a court to block a major MLS from cutting off its listing feed, claiming that Compass is engaging in an “illegal conspiracy” to promote its private listing and undermine Zillow. The 52-page lawsuit, which Zillow…

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Above: CRMLS CEO Art Carter Back in 2020, the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP)—compelling agents to submit properties to the MLS within one day of public marketing—recieved immediate pushback. But the headlines mostly centered on the reactions of ostensible outsiders, including listing startups that filed lawsuits and antitrust law enforcement that flagged the policy as potentially…

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The complaint also says that Compass ended its direct listing feed to Zillow for all brokerages and affiliates nationwide on Friday.

Reggie Bouzy Presents A Luxurious Westminster Tower Penthouse In London  hauteresidence.com

Spain Becomes Southern Europe’s Property Leader: Record Investment Significantly Outpaces Neighbouring Countries  Spanien Press

Inflation shot up once again in April as energy prices continue to see large jolts both monthly and yearly, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists warn the country may now be facing an “inflation contagion,” with the path ahead murkier than before.  The Consumer Price Index’s (CPI) all items…

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The Trump administration is seeking to reinstate former Acting Director Cameron Hamilton along with hundreds of previously released employees.

Lending giant UWM Holdings Corporation (UWM) has cranked up the pressure on Two Harbors Investment Corporation (TWO), raising its acquisition bid to $12.50 per share in an attempt to derail a competing deal with CrossCountry Mortgage and push the Two Harbors board back to the negotiating table. In an open letter to Two Harbors stockholders,…

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Thousands of London offices ‘risk obsolescence’ under new energy efficiency rules  The Edge Malaysia

£80m historic London estate prepared for first-ever sale  Green Street News

Above, Howard “Hoby” Hanna IV I have spent my career in this industry watching the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) do what it was designed to do: create a level playing field where brokers of every size, every model and every strategy can compete on merit. The MLS made that possible. It is the reason a…

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More Americans are moving abroad than at any point in decades. Here's what the data shows and what it means for real estate professionals.

Forbes Global Properties launches UK brokerage with boutique PCL agency tie-up  PrimeResi

Current trends in the real estate market  INQUIRER.net USA

Safestore Holdings plc stock (GB00B1N7Z094): Europe's leading self-storage operator  AD HOC NEWS

Pending home sales hit their highest level since February 2023 in April, and the median U.S. sale price posted its biggest year-over-year gain in 13 months, according to Redfin.

Great Portland Estates stock (GB00B01FLL16): London property firm in competitive real estate landsca  AD HOC NEWS

'Bring their vision to life': Over 130,000 daily Northern Ireland house hunters can now shop interiors directly from PropertyPal listings  Belfast News Letter

Spain crowned southern Europe’s hottest property market as investment beats France, Italy and Portugal combined  Olive Press News Spain

This Wisteria-Clad Victorian Villa Is One of East London’s Dreamiest Homes  House Beautiful