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Northwest MLS accuses Compass of deceptive ‘pocket listing’ scheme in counterclaim

Northwest Multiple Listing Service has filed counterclaims in federal court against Compass, alleging the brokerage’s “three-phase marketing program” is a deceptive scheme that hides listing data from the public and violates Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. In the filing, the Kirkland, Wash.-based MLS argues that Compass’ strategy of scaling so-called “pocket listings” creates a “two-tier” marketplace,

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NYC builds taller housing again, as state, city law reset the stage

New York City is increasing housing density, though much of the early progress stems from state law changes and rezonings that predate Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration. Those moves are now starting to show up in steel and concrete, even as Mamdani advances his own housing agenda. The clearest example is in Midtown South. City officials

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