Zillow & Redfin BAN private listings! & Florida to abolish FREC?!
Release Date: 04/16/2025
ZILLOW & Redfin vs NAR Approved Private Listing Networks!
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This week on tWiRE ā This Week in Real Estate, weāre diving into a storm of high-stakes decisions and shifting market dynamics: š„ Zillow ignites controversy with its private listing policyāsparking a public brawl between CEOs, a defensive blog post from Zillow Groupās Errol Samuelson, and a sneaky return of ācommingled listingsā after a 4-year break. š Meanwhile, Americaās housing market is officially hitting the brakes. Home sales have slumped to their slowest pace in 6 years, prices are cooling, and sellers are scrambling to stay competitiveā44% are now offering buyer...
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Zillow & Redfin BAN private listings! & Florida to abolish FREC?!
this Week in Real Estate
Zillow Just Dropped a Bombshell on Private Listings š„ Starting in May, Zillowāand now Redfināis cracking down on privately marketed homes. In response to mounting pressure from lawsuits and industry watchdogs, these giants will block listings that were promoted elsewhere but never hit the MLS. Is this a win for transparency, or a veiled power grab? Also in this episode: ā¢ Consumer advocates praise the new listing policy, citing fairness for buyers. ā¢ Florida Realtors push back hard against efforts to abolish FREC, calling it a dangerous move. ā¢ Leadership shake-up: Gino Blefari...
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Tariff Turmoil Tumbles Stocks. Will the housing market CRASH?
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Private listings, broker lawsuits, and mortgage mayhem ā Episode 312 is packed with the headlines shaping the future of real estate. This week on tWiRE (This Week in Real Estate), weāre diving headfirst into the chaos, clarity, and controversy rocking the housing industry. šµļøāāļø Private Listing Networks Are Here In the wake of the NARās massive commission settlement, major brokerages are rolling out their own private listing networks ā sidestepping the traditional MLS system and stirring up fresh concerns around transparency, competition, and access. Is this the beginning of...
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END is NEAR?! Mortgage Delinquency Panic!!
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This Week in Real Estate (tWiRE) Episode 311 unpacks a wild week of housing headlinesāfrom legal showdowns to market shakeups. Weāre covering everything agents, buyers, and investors need to know: š MLS Mayhem: NARās new policy is forcing MLSs nationwide into high-stakes implementation chaosāhow fast will compliance actually happen? š Rocket + Mr. Cooper = $9.4 Billion: One of the biggest fintech mergers in real estate history is in motion. What does this mean for the future of mortgage servicing? š Agent Burnout & NAR Backlash: New data shows real estate pros are more...
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KW Scandal, Clear Cooperation Fights, & MLS FIRESALES?!
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This Week in Real Estate, where the headlines hit harder than your March Madness bracket! This weekās top stories reveal shifting power dynamics in real estate, rising insurance crises, and a wild MLS tech fire sale. š„ In this episode: ā¢ NARās strategic pivot: Clear Cooperation survivesābut with new seller flexibilities. What this means for pocket listings, buyer representation, and broker tactics. ā¢ Instagram beef: Compass and Windermere go head-to-head in a public CCP showdown. Whoās winning the court of public opinion? ā¢ MLS drama unfolds: Mega MLSs are looking to...
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FED Announces Rates & is Zillow is getting Sued AGAIN?!
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š„ tWiRE Podcast: The FED Announces Rates & Billion-Dollar Real Estate Upheaval! šØ This week on tWiRE, weāre diving into major shake-ups in the real estate industryābillion-dollar mergers, leadership shifts, lawsuits, and THE FEDāS RATE ANNOUNCEMENT. Buckle up, because this episode is packed with game-changing updates! š” Market Shifts & Mortgage Moves: ā¢ Mortgage demand drops after 9 weeks of steady movementāwhat does it mean for buyers? ā¢ The Fedās latest rate decision and how it will impact homebuyers, investors, and the housing market overall. ā¢ Home...
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Sell Out before the Housing Market Collapse?
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šØ REDFIN SOLD?! Rocket's $1.75B Power Move & Stocks are TANKING! Whats up with Inflation???! šØ š„ This week in real estate: Rocket Companies just dropped a $1.75 BILLION bombshellābuying Redfin in a move that could slash transaction costs by 50%?! But is this really a win for consumers? Meanwhile, Floridaās housing inventory just hit an all-time high, mortgage rates are dipping, and 1 in 7 home sales are getting canceled. Is the market shifting in buyers' favor? š” Hereās what weāre covering in Episode 308: ā Rocket + Redfin merger ā What it means for homebuyers &...
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AI Replaces Agents & a HUGE Fee Skimming Scandal is EXPOSED!!
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š¤ AI Replaces Agents & a HUGE Fee Skimming Scandal is EXPOSED! This week, the real estate world is getting shaken up in big ways: š„ AI Real Estate Agent Closes $100M in Sales ā Is this the beginning of the end for human agents? š° AMCs Caught in a Fee Skimming Scandal ā A new lawsuit reveals shocking industry deception! š Mortgage Rates Drop to 2-Month Lows ā But why isnāt demand skyrocketing? š” NAR Pays $197M Settlement ā Whatās next for commissions and agent paychecks? š U.S. Housing Market Gains $2.5T in Value ā Whatās fueling this growth? šµ...
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Zillow vs DOJ & REX + Are SELLERS Scrambling before the CRASH?
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šØ Zillow vs. REX Legal Battle Heats Up + Is It Really a Buyerās Market? šØ This week on tWiRE, weāre diving into Zillowās ongoing legal fight with REX, as the DOJ weighs ināwhat does this mean for the future of real estate search and commissions? Plus, a judge in the class-action lawsuit against real estate agents is "surprised and confused" by buyers' latest move. š¤Æ š” Market Shift Alert: Easy deals are over? Gary Keller says agents need to adjustāfast. Luxury price check: How much $$$ does it take to buy high-end real estate in every state? More homes for sale, but no...
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ZILLOW wins BIG as Home Sales Sink. Is ZILLOW Taking Over??
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š„ The Housing Market Is Shifting FASTāAre You Ready? š„ šØ BIG Changes in Real Estate! šØ š” Robert Reffkin vs. Gary Keller? The Clear Cooperation debate is heating upāwhatās really going on? š Zillowās Rental Takeoverā25% revenue growth in Q4 signals their next big move. What does this mean for landlords & renters? š 2025: A Renterās Market?! But economists say it wonāt lastāhereās how to take advantage while you can. š° Refinance BOOM! Mortgage refinance demand just hit its highest level since Octoberābut homebuyers are pulling back. š„ Plus,...
info_outlineZillow Just Dropped a Bombshell on Private Listings š„
Starting in May, Zillowāand now Redfināis cracking down on privately marketed homes. In response to mounting pressure from lawsuits and industry watchdogs, these giants will block listings that were promoted elsewhere but never hit the MLS. Is this a win for transparency, or a veiled power grab?
Also in this episode:
ā¢ Consumer advocates praise the new listing policy, citing fairness for buyers.
ā¢ Florida Realtors push back hard against efforts to abolish FREC, calling it a dangerous move.
ā¢ Leadership shake-up: Gino Blefari exits as CEO of HomeServices of America. What does new chief Chris Kelly bring to the table?
ā¢ Buyers vs. Renters: You now need to earn $50K more per year just to afford buying over renting.
ā¢ Demand rises, but high mortgage rates, tariff drama, and economic nerves are still dragging down sales.
ā¢ Riskier loans are making a comebackāagain.
ā¢ The Housing Supply Frameworks Act aims to fix Americaās development gridlock.
ā¢ One surprising state stands to lose the most from tariffsāhow it could affect their real estate market.
ā¢ Builder confidence is down again. Is the spring season already a bust?
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