HomeServices buys 1000WATT to bolster research, strategy and agent support (EXCLUSIVE)
The acquisition folds the firm's proprietary research into HomeServices’ national network
by AJ LaTrace Oct 1
CertifID Acquires Closinglock
The acquisition adds escrow and payments to CertifID's fraud-prevention platform
by Nick Pipitone Oct 1
‘We will spend millions’: Compass’ growing fight with MLSs explained
Compass and CRMLS trade threats as dispute over listings, data and cooperation widens
by AJ LaTrace Sep 30
Maverix title production system
The platform is designed to reduce manual work and streamline title production
by Christy Murdock Sep 30
NAR settlement objectors rack up series of losses at 8th Circuit
The 8th Circuit rejected rehearing bids after affirming the landmark Sitzer | Burnett settlement
by AJ LaTrace Sep 28
Compass demands MLSs stop ‘weaponizing’ its data for agent recruiting: SCOOP
Compass argues that MLS data should not be used to help rival brokerages recruit agents
by AJ LaTrace Sep 25
Google real estate listings partner HouseCanary files for bankruptcy
HouseCanary says operations will continue as it restructures its balance sheet in Chapter 11
by AJ LaTrace Sep 24
A southern front porch to show the HomeSmart NorthGroup merger
The deal expands HomeSmart's footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida
by Jessi Healey Sep 22
‘Zillow mafia’ member sells AI startup, joins Mainstay as CSO
Carey Armstrong joins Mainstay as CSO after selling AI startup Truelist this week
by AJ LaTrace Sep 18
RealReports Hive MLS
The deal adds to a run of MLS partnerships for RealReports
by Nick Pipitone Sep 18
Court rejects bid to revive Realtor.com ‘fake leads’ appeal
The ruling could effectively end an appellate fight stemming from an August 2024 suit
by AJ LaTrace Sep 17
Zillow execs sued over Redfin rental deal and $81M in stock sales
A new lawsuit alleges Zillow leaders hid antitrust risks tied to the Redfin rentals agreement
by AJ LaTrace Sep 11
Sotheby’s International Realty acquisitions
CEO Philip White Jr. explains the rationale behind the TTR and ONE deals
by Nick Pipitone Sep 11
Inman names new Editor-in-Chief: Lucy Cohen Blatter
The veteran Dow Jones editor and longtime real estate journalist will lead Inman’s newsroom, subscription editorial products and Inman Connect programming
by Christy Murdock Sep 8
Where real estate’s commission lawsuits stand after Sitzer decision
Major settlements survived appeal, but several related commission cases are still on hold
by AJ LaTrace Sep 8
Globe illustration representing real estate brokerages expanding into new markets around the world.
New leadership at Radian, Mattamy Homes and DCAR as brokerages pushed into new markets
by Jessi Healey Sep 2