Zillow Just Dropped a Bombshell on Private Listings 🔥

Starting in May, Zillow—and now Redfin—is 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:

• Consumer advocates praise the new listing policy, citing fairness for buyers.

• Florida Realtors push back hard against efforts to abolish FREC, calling it a dangerous move.

• Leadership shake-up: Gino Blefari exits as CEO of HomeServices of America. What does new chief Chris Kelly bring to the table?

• Buyers vs. Renters: You now need to earn $50K more per year just to afford buying over renting.

• Demand rises, but high mortgage rates, tariff drama, and economic nerves are still dragging down sales.

• Riskier loans are making a comeback—again.

• The Housing Supply Frameworks Act aims to fix America's development gridlock.

• One surprising state stands to lose the most from tariffs—how it could affect their real estate market.

• Builder confidence is down again. Is the spring season already a bust?

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