Appraisal Institute Faces ‘Fraud,’ Sexual Harassment Allegations
A lawsuit filed by a fired Appraisal Institute employee is alleging that over multiple years, the organization misreported test scores...
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CoStar Snatches Up Another Residential Portal, Faces Familiar Rival
CoStar is significantly expanding its international footprint with an acquisition of the Australian portal Domain, one of the largest real...
Redfin Under Fire: Investor Sues Over Rocket Acquisition
The Redfin and Rocket $1.7 billion acquisition, expected to close in the next two quarters, just had more drama added...
Brokers Say Tariffs Are Top of Mind as Confidence Plummets
Through a rollercoaster few months, as the new Trump administration has enacted—and then often swiftly withdrawn—harsh tariffs on countries around...
BREAKING: Howard Hanna Settles Commission Lawsuits After Long Fight
One of the last major holdouts in the commission lawsuits has struck a settlement deal, with Pennsylvania-based independent brokerage Howard...
Jobs Data Comes in Strong—Though Economists Say Too Early to Celebrate
Real estate professionals—and the country at large—breathed a sigh of relief this morning, as the latest data on the labor...
Zillow Will Withhold Tools From NYC Agents Who Do Not Comply With Listing Standards
As Zillow continues to lead a nationwide pushback against private listing networks, the portal giant is bringing its new standards...
Bill Abolishing Florida Real Estate Commission Likely Dead, REALTOR® President Says
Above, Tim Weisheyer A proposed bill that would have abolished the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) appears to be dead,...
Majority of MLSs Spurn ‘No-Commingling Rule’ as Zillow Shifts Search
The “no-commingling rule,” an optional MLS policy crafted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in the 2000s in the...
Judge Dismisses Harassment, Retaliation Claims by Former NAR Employee
A judge this week dismissed most sexual harassment and discrimination claims by Roshani Sheth, a former employee of the National...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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