DOJ wants antitrust review of real estate commissions in Davis suit
The DOJ filed a statement in the Davis lawsuit, arguing real estate agent commissions remain inflated due to trade group rules.
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Supreme Court denies REX’s request to rehear petition
The Supreme Court refused REX’s second request to hear an appeal of its antitrust suit against NAR and Zillow.
HUD investigating Boston housing policies, alleging discrimination against white residents
Accusations include encouraging banks and real estate developers to focus on communities occupied by people of color.
Greystar to pay $24M, end hidden fee practices under FTC, Colorado settlement
Greystar is settling allegations that it misled renters by advertising low monthly prices while adding undisclosed mandatory fees.
Former local Realtor association CEO charged with grand theft
Jennifer Garula-Mers, the former East Polk County Realtor Association CEO, allegedly stole over $81,000 from the trade group.
Compass, Zillow deliver closing arguments in antitrust hearing
Compass and Zillow delivered closing arguments in court over Zillow’s listing access policy, with Judge Vargas questioning both sides.
Compass, Zillow debate irreparable harm at hearing
Expert witnesses for Compass and Zillow debated competition and consumer effects in the ongoing antitrust hearing over Zillow’s policy.
Zillow faces new claims in amended RESPA suit
Amended RESPA lawsuit adds testimony from 12 insiders alleging Zillow steered buyers and inflated home purchase costs through agent programs.
Hometap continues to fight ‘illegal reverse mortgage’ lawsuit in Massachusetts
State Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell sued Hometap in February 2025, labeling the company’s primary product offerings as “illegal reverse mortgages that fail to comply with state consumer protection laws.”
Inside Zillow’s legal storm: From RESPA to job discrimination
Zillow is facing seven lawsuits in 2025 including allegations antitrust, copyright, discrimination and RESPA violations.