Trump administration makes its case for massive CFPB job cuts

Judge puts a temporary hold on DOGE-driven move to fire all but 200 of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1,700 employees to determine if it could still fulfill its statutory duties Continue reading

Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback dispute

Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5 million in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass. Continue reading

Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download

There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow’s (and later, Redfin’s) ban on private listings marketed publicly. Continue reading

Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit

The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case

The case involved homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list but who reported getting telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each. Continue reading

Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings vs. portals: Who’s right?

Real estate brokers need flexible business options to meet people where they are and help them make the decisions that work for their unique circumstances, Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

The revolution will be televised: Software’s remaking of real estate

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about the end-to-end transparency potential of the latest software and tech advances with Docusign CEO Allan Thygesen. Continue reading

NWMLS, Compass offer differing versions of IDX dustup

Northwest MLS on Thursday reinstated a data license it says it yanked after Compass violated its rules. Compass says the rules were changed after it started doing private listings in Washington. Continue reading

Bright MLS CEO: Time for fence-sitting is over. It’s time to decide

If you’re arguing for secrecy in a marketplace that is built on trust and efficiency, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan writes, then maybe it’s not the model that’s outdated — maybe it’s the mindset. Continue reading