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A federal judge has dismissed the majority of federal claims in an antitrust lawsuit brought by four Louisiana real estate brokers challenging the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) mandatory three-way membership requirement for MLS access—though the door remains open for the plaintiffs to refile some of those claims. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick of the…

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In its lawsuit against Zillow focused on alleged infringement of copyrighted photos, CoStar Group is adding new allegations today, claiming that Zillow is continuing to “publish” images it has watermarked and identified, including some that were previously removed by the portal after the lawsuit was filed. Originally filed back in the June of 2025, CoStar…

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Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – After weeks of mortgage rates falling down in the opening weeks of 2026, mortgage rates have now climbed back up above 6% following the commencement of the U.S.-Iran war. As of the week…

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A Louisiana judge permanently dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over its membership requirement for MLS access.

Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts, expanding into yacht brokerage and charters as it targets ultra-high-net-worth clients.

London Property Prices Plunge Up to 25% as Market Cools  EasternEye

The commencement of the war with Iran caused further damage to consumer sentiment in March, according to the latest Survey of Consumers from the University of Michigan. The Index of Consumer Sentiment clocked in at 53.3 in March, down 5.8% from 56.6 in February and down 6.5% from 57 at the same time last year.…

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Mortgage rates are surging because of the Iran war. Here's what to do.  USA Today

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Loans in focus: ING finances all-timber frame office scheme, HIG Capital receives $1.6bn to refinance platforms, easyStorage secures £180m to fund expansion  Real Estate Capital Europe

"As discussed above, Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to," CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement.

News | RH brings back chief real estate officer to lead global expansion, monetize US, European holdings  CoStar

Efforts to loosen building regulations have gained steam, but housing supply is still falling short thanks in part to challenges related to financing.

Spain's 100% non-EU property tax stalls in congress  The Straits Times

Spain's 100% non-EU property tax stalls in congress  Reuters

BrokerBot is building a brokerage-wide AI assistant designed to automate transactions, coordinate workflows and reshape the role of real estate agents.

Clarke signs deal to acquire commercial real estate firm Ravelin Properties REIT  squamishchief.com

Clarke signs deal to acquire commercial real estate firm Ravelin Properties REIT  Squamish Chief

Clarke signs deal to acquire commercial real estate firm Ravelin Properties REIT  North Shore News

Affordable Housing: from obligation to opportunity  Savills