· zillow revolutionized how americans buy, sell and rent homes. · theres controversy over a possible new data center in rural davis, west virginia. · as plans for data center projects pop up around the state, residents in those communities are frustrated at the lack of answers.
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Nprs ayesha rascoe talks with journalist dan parks. · zillow and mega-brokerage compass are battling it out over where real estate agents can list homes for sale. Homebuyers are stuck in the middle. With agents relying on different parts of zillow ’s business it is one to watch in 2026.
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· zillow ’s legal storm was a major storyline in 2025. Today, it faces lawsuits from a competitor and the u. s. The lawsuit challenges the legality and ethics of zillow ’s new home listing policy, which compass claims undermines its business model and disrupts market competition. · compass has officially brought a long-simmering real estate dispute debate into the courtroom.
