Brokers See Legal, Perception Problems From Big Mergers
The post-settlement period in real estate might be remembered as the era of consolidation, at least based on 2025’s headlines....
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Building Beyond the Blueprint: Women Breaking Barriers and Shaping What Comes Next
Above, from left: Helen Hanna Casey, Terrie O’Connor, Sherry Rahnama and Carol Bulman. Photo by AJ Canaria. As more women...
Judge Will Allow Zillow to Scrutinize Anywhere Transaction in Compass Lawsuit
Yesterday, federal Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled on a petition by Zillow regarding the...
HAR CEO and Industry Icon Bob Hale Gets Star-Studded Sendoff in Houston
There are few real estate luminaries who can claim careers as storied as Bob Hale, CEO of the Houston Association...
Beyond Commissions: How Two Leading Brokerage Firms Are Redefining Agent Compensation
Above: Rick Haase and Marco Fregenal Despite legal changes that came about due to the Burnett v. National Association of...
Zillow Seeks to Scrutinize Anywhere-Compass Deal for Inconsistencies With Lawsuit Claims
Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere could end up having a major impact on its lawsuit against Zillow, as the portal giant...
No News Likely Good News, as Shutdown Postpones Jobs Report
The jobs report for September numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which was planned for Oct. 2,...
Five States Join FTC in Suing to Block Zillow-Redfin Deal
Five states are now joining in the federal legal challenge to last spring’s Zillow-Redfin rental merger, characterizing the $100 billion...
Great Spaces: A Victorian Landmark in Historic Georgia
Above: Built in 1882, this 5,160-square-foot home blends Queen Anne, Second Empire and Italianate influences into a timeless landmark. Property...
Analysis: Full ‘Decoupling’ Would Cut Commissions in Half
The U.S. real estate market is one of the largest in the world, and it remains a profitable industry for...
Commission Flexibility Attracts Talent
Offering multiple commission structures helps brokerages appeal to agents at different stages of their careers. Build a winning team.
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