Judge orders MRED to restore Zillow listing feeds in Chicago
Judge John Tharp Jr. granted Zillow’s injunction, restoring MRED IDX and VOW feeds after a cutoff affecting about 43,000 listings.
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New brokerage Showings bets on buyer leads over listing commissions
Showings said its aims to modernize the selling experience through a fee-free structure “centered on savings, efficiency and buyer activity.”
Zillow seeks injunction as MRED threatens data feed cutoff
Zillow seeks an injunction as MRED threatens to suspend IDX and VOW feeds May 19 over listing display and licensing rules.
Realty of America rockets into RealTrends Verified Rankings top 50 in first full year
Realty of America reported 9,374 sides and $3.82B volume in 2025, with 3,100 agents in 22 markets and more launches planned.
Century 21 Integra expands Chicago presence with acquisition
With the acquisition, Century 21 Integra now operates Illinois offices in Schaumburg, Naperville and McHenry.
Midwest Real Estate Data moves to abandon NAR membership requirement
Under the change approved Monday, partner groups would have the option to offer MLS access to licensed agents who are not Realtors.
Baird & Warner launches AI social media assistant
Agents can upload photos, videos and links or allow the system to suggest content by scanning local news and MLS data.
Housing market weathers storm disruption, sets up for spring
New listings and pending sales dipped in late January, driven by a snowstorm rather than broader housing market trends.
Cummins Advisors makes the move to Baird & Warner
Team leader Peter Cummins cited differences in ideology surrounding private listings as what prompted him to leave @properties
In Chicago, a reverse mortgage scammer left a lasting scar
Mark Diamond was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his crimes against elderly homeowners, but the damage in Chicago is still visible.