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Court Report: Redfin/Zillow Settle With FTC; Trump Administration Blocked on Fair Housing

Desirae Sin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:50:16 +0000

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. FTC reaches a settlement with Zillow and Redfin syndication Nearly a year after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin over an “illegal anti-competitive agreement,” the parties…

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Zillow Reports 1.78 Million Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus Through Rent Reporting Program

Paige Brown — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:43:03 +0000

Zillow has reported more than 1.78 million on-time rent payments to credit bureaus at no cost to participating renters since the launch of rent reporting in 2024. More than 78,000 renters had on-time rent payments reported in July, the highest monthly total since launching. According to a release, more than one-third of renters planning a…

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Nominations Open in One Week: What’s New for RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers

Paige Brown — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:28:07 +0000

In just one week, nominations will officially open for RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers. Now in its 10th year, RISMedia’s 2027 Real Estate Newsmakers spotlights the dynamic, resilient and forward-thinking professionals shaping the residential real estate industry. From innovative agents and high-producing teams to visionary executives and community champions, RISMedia’s Newsmakers honors individuals for their…

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Rocket Companies Names Former Meta Exec New CEO at Redfin

Michael Catarevas — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:57:34 +0000

Rocket Companies, which bought Redfin last year, announced Aug. 31 that Alessio Sanfilippo has been named CEO of Redfin, effective immediately. Sanfilippo joins Redfin from Meta, where he served as vice president of Insights for Reality Labs. The appointment comes after Redfin’s bombastic Founder and CEO Glenn Kelman departed the company back in January, and…

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ERA Real Estate Names Frank Malpica as President

Paige Brown — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:23:32 +0000

Above, Frank Malpica ERA Real Estate has announced the appointment of Frank Malpica as president of ERA Real Estate. An established leader in the ERA® network, and a 2026 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker, Malpica has spent more than 15 years across virtually every facet of the business, including marketing, product development, brokerage operations, affiliated services,…

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Report: More Home Shoppers Viewing Property Out of Market, Shaped by Affordability, Job Opportunities

Beth McGuire — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:52:40 +0000

Newly released data suggests more home shoppers are looking outside their local markets–in some cases far afield–to find more affordable properties or for greater job opportunities. According to Realtor.com’s latest Cross Market Demand Report, three in five home views on Realtor.com from the 100 largest U.S. metros went to listings outside those markets in the…

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Real REMAX Group Ceases Sales of New Motto Mortgage Franchises

Michael Catarevas — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:33:52 +0000

Just days after completing its $880 million acquisition of REMAX, the newly coined Real REMAX Group has decided it will no longer sell new Motto Mortgage franchises, instead choosing to prioritize investment in a unified mortgage platform. Additionally, also following the deal closing, Vic Lombardo, who was named president of REMAX’s mortgage services last year,…

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In First Jackson Hole Speech, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Remains Guarded on Rate Changes

Desirae Sin — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:33:53 +0000

Above, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh Real estate professionals anxiously awaiting lower mortgage rates may not see a decrease anytime soon, as it remains uncertain what action the Federal Reserve will take at its September meeting. In his debut speech at the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Friday in Wyoming, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh…

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Consolidation Up Close: eXp Realty and NextHome Leaders to Discuss the Benefits and Challenges of Acquisition

Beth McGuire — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:07:46 +0000

Above, from left, Leo Pareja, James Dwiggins and John Featherston Compass and Anywhere, Real and REMAX, eXp Realty and NextHome: In a real estate landscape defined by rapid change, these landmark consolidations have become some of the industry’s most talked-about trends. In May, when virtual-focused brokerage eXp announced it is buying NextHome, it brought together…

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Consumer Sentiment Drops in August; Economic Instability Cited

Michael Catarevas — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:05 +0000

The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released Aug. 28, came in at 51.7 in August 2026, falling from 55.2 in July due to persistent inflation worries and a worsening economic outlook. “Consumer sentiment confirmed its early month reading, falling about 6% from last month and landing about 11% below a year ago amid…

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