New-Home Sales Pop, but Experts See Deeper Shifts
New-home sales, which have been up and down this year after experiencing historic surges post-pandemic, saw another major jump in...
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Brokers Sue NAR, Local Associations Over MLS Membership Requirements
Not homesellers, not homebuyers, not the Department of Justice (DOJ), but real estate agents themselves are now suing the National...
Brokers Say Agents Not Fully Prepared to Communicate Value, Negotiate
As brokers stare down the barrel of the August 17 deadline, when changes agreed to by the National Association of...
Zillow Expects Pluses From NAR Settlement, Reports Blowout Revenue Growth
While many industry incumbents are eyeing August 17 with nervousness, preparing for some level of turbulence and uncertainty, Zillow is...
Regional Buyer Commission Lawsuit Reaches ‘Potential Framework’ for Settlement
A regional commission-focused lawsuit filed by recent homebuyers appears on track to settle, potentially becoming the first such lawsuit to...
eXp Claims Harsh MLS Penalties, ‘Headaches’ From Settlement Will Drive Consolidation
eXp is seeking to position itself as a safe haven for agents worried about navigating the upcoming changes created by...
New Buyer Bids for REcolorado With Sale Vote Looming
Uncertainty continues to plague the sale of REcolorado, one of the largest MLSs in the country, with a second prospective...
NAR Appears Open to Amending or Repealing Clear Cooperation
Back in January, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) agreed to extend the statute of limitations in a pocket-listing lawsuit,...
Judge Allows Pocket-Listing Lawsuit to Move Forward ‘Immediately’
A district court judge is allowing a lawsuit by a pocket listing company that was previously dismissed to go forward,...
United and HomeSmart Settle, Mid-Size Brokerages Battle on as Key Court Deadline Passes
United Real Estate and HomeSmart yesterday became the latest companies to settle seller lawsuits, according to a filing in federal...
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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