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On The Market

New Lawsuit Could Trigger “Domino Effect” to End the MLS

On The Market

BiggerPockets

News, Investing, Business, Education

4.8820 Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Another MLS lawsuit is making waves—this time aiming to remove unfair listing rules and help both buyers and agents. Experts say we’re in a “healthy” housing market, but does it feel that way? A high-demand, often-overlooked “cash cow” rental strategy is exploding in 2025, and we talk about everyone’s favorite state to hate: California. Is investing in Los Angeles actually worth it? All that, and more, in today’s show! Experts from HousingWire are calling today’s housing market “healthier” as buyers gain leverage, inventory rises, and pending sales increase. If you’re a hesitant investor, it may be time to get in the game, but flippers and sellers must be careful. James and Henry share how they’re still (profitably) selling deals in today’s market. Want to make WAY more cash flow? This rental strategy’s demand is surging, and there’s not enough supply! We’ll describe the strategy and why it’s become a “cash cow” with even better future potential. Is the appreciation worth investing in America’s hardest housing market—California? Finally, a new MLS lawsuit makes waves as a key brokerage challenges strict selling standards that could be hurting buyers, sellers, and agents. What happens if they win? In This Episode We Cover The new MLS lawsuit that may trigger a “domino” effect leading to the end of the MLS A cash-flowing rental strategy with growing demand in 2025 and where it works Why experts say the housing market is “healthy” again—but why it still feels off Does it ever make sense to invest in California? Why the wealthy still park money there And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Sign Up for the On the Market Newsletter Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area Los Angeles Real Estate: Why Do People Continue to Invest Here? Why the housing market is actually much healthier in 2025 Compass files an antitrust suit against NWMLS over its CCP Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Grab Dave’s Book, “Start with Strategy” Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-316⁠ Interested in learning more about today’s sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Today we are diving into the housing market headlines that are dominating the news.

0:09.6

I'm your host Dave Meyer, and I am joined today by our usual panel of experts, Henry, Kathy, and James.

0:15.9

Henry, happy birthday, man.

0:17.6

Thank you very much, man. I appreciate that.

0:19.6

I'm going to out you because I know you went to Vegas.

0:21.8

So tell me, were you up or down, up or down on the weekend?

0:25.2

I mean, you know, which day?

0:28.0

Down.

0:30.4

Yeah, yeah, down for sure.

0:32.4

Yes, okay.

0:33.4

All right.

0:33.9

James, how are you?

0:34.9

I'm doing good.

0:36.0

I get my fulfillment at a real estate. I don't need a gamble on the table.

0:38.6

Oh, I don't know. I've been at a table with you, James, and you are putting it all out there.

0:44.8

Well, James just is immune to losing money. He doesn't know how to do it. Even at a casino, he has better odds somehow.

0:52.3

Yeah. Gathy, how are you?

0:54.7

I'm doing great, and it was just Henry's birthday, so he's probably doing even better or worse.

0:59.6

Yeah, getting old is, it's good and bad, right?

1:02.3

You don't want the alternative.

1:03.7

Yeah, there you go.

1:04.9

Well, I am definitely glad to have you all here to talk about today's headlines.

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