When the Feed Stops – Lessons from Zillow v. MRED and Compass
A well capitalized brokerage underwriting a single MLS’s national footprint challenges the geographic MLS model that has organized this industry for a century. Every regional MLS should be discussing what that means for its market, its Participants and Subscribers, and its future.
The Bestselling Book “The REAL AI Guide” by Kevin Hawkins
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A Chilly Night at the First Inman Connect
It all began around a campfire 29 years ago: 50 real estate leaders came together in a redwood grove in Sonoma County, California, for the first Inman Connect. There was so much to talk about the impact on the real estate industry of this new thing called the commercial internet.
FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin: Antitrust Showdown in Real Estate
Whatever the resolution, the case is poised to reshape how online real estate platforms compete—and cooperate—in the years ahead.
A compliance expert quizzed ChatGPT. Here’s what it got wrong.
The goal of this piece isn’t to spotlight what I know, but to illustrate what AI might not (at least not today). Ultimately, it’s the user behind the screen who must think critically before relying on AI for crucial information.
Breaking News: Compass Purchases Anywhere
The Compass acquisition of Anywhere could be a “Big Deal” for Associations, MLSs, and other brokerage models.