Compass' legal fight with MLSs is growing. Zillow wants to help cover buyers' down payments. And home prices are slipping while buyers keep pulling back.

Who controls access to listings—and what will it take to get the housing market moving again?

Join us LIVE for Episode 383 of tWiRE (This Week in Real Estate) as we break down the latest real estate news, from Compass' courtroom battles and Open Real Estate's growing support to AI accountability, FHA financing, and the October housing numbers.

In this live episode, we'll cover:

Compass vs. the MLSs: Another MLS joins the legal fight. Where should seller choice end and listing-sharing requirements begin?

Reffkin's Words Return to Court: Alex Vidal cites the Compass CEO's past criticism of noncompetes in his dispute over joining RE/MAX.

Open Real Estate Gains Momentum: The initiative reports 826 letters of support. Compass hasn't joined, but Robert Reffkin has weighed in. What would meaningful participation look like?

AI Without a License? An industry leader warns about bots handling real estate transactions. What's been reported, and who should be accountable?

Zillow's Down Payment Offer: How the FHA assistance program works, who qualifies, and why selling, moving out, or refinancing before five years matters.

Home Prices Turn Negative: Redfin reports a small annual decline in the national median sale price. What does that number actually tell us?

Buyers Retreat, Sellers Hold On: The October housing reports show weakening demand without a surge in seller panic. What should agents watch locally?

Mortgage Rates Ease—Demand Doesn't Follow: We'll connect the latest mortgage application numbers with the broader picture for affordability, inventory, and home sales.

What are you seeing in YOUR market? Are buyers negotiating better deals, waiting for lower rates, or stepping away altogether?

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