In-depth coverage of the MLS industry: lawsuits, policy, data and the fight over listings.
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is the MLS for the Chicago area and northern Illinois. Official site ↗
Chicago-based Midwest Real Estate Data and Iowa's NoCoast MLS agreed to share listings across state lines. Iowa members will also get MRED's technology and its private listing network when the deal goes live March 1, 2027.
Zillow's Errol Samuelson told CMLS attendees that weakening the MLS could invite government regulation, pointing to congressional scrutiny of Compass and MRED and warning that restricting listing data carries risks.
Play video: Anthony Lamacchia on the listings battle between Zillow, Compass and MRED18:06HousingWire interview with Anthony Lamacchia about the fight over listings involving Zillow, Compass and MRED, the Chicago-area MLS.
Play video: Offers of compensation on net: MRED policy update coming May 105:30MRED video announcing a policy update on stating offers of compensation "on net," effective May 10.