COURT REPORT: Court Approves Lloyd Frink ‘Apex’ Deposition; New Class-Action Lawsuit Hits Zillow
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
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Compass Acquires Anywhere in Unprecedented $10 Billion Merger
In another earth-shattering move likely to further tip the balance of power in residential real estate, Compass has announced it...
Homebuyers File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Zillow Over Hidden Agent Fees
A new federal lawsuit alleges that Zillow has been deceiving homebuyers and inflating purchase prices through an alleged scheme involving...
‘Augment, Don’t Abdicate:’ Sue Yannaccone on Innovating Responsibly
Photos by AJ Canaria As steward to several of residential real estate's most storied brands, Sue Yannaccone has a unique...
Broker Confidence Index Ticks Up as Industry Enters Slower Season
The August edition of RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.6, up slightly from a 5.3 reading last...
Douglas Elliman Brings 6,000+ Agents to Upstart American Real Estate Association
The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas...
Winning the Offer: Strategies for Securing Deals and Building Trust in Competitive Markets
In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Winning the Offer: Strategies for Securing Deals and Building Trust in Competitive Markets”—panelists John Newman, area...
Bright MLS Partners With Multi-MLS Platform Ocusell to Challenge ‘Status Quo’
Bright MLS and Ocusell, a multi-MLS listing management platform, have formed a joint venture to co-develop and license advanced technology...
Deadline Tomorrow: Last Call to Nominate a 2026 Real Estate Newsmaker
There is just one day left to nominate a standout professional for RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each year, RISMedia’s...
‘Cautious’ Approach to Private Listings as Agents Press on Amid Controversy
Private listings can impact an agent’s bottom line. But make no mistake, the topic is a controversial one, especially in...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Read more.
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