The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
The acquisition of the Massachusetts-based brokerage marks Lamacchia Realty's 10th acquisition in the state over the past 16 months, adding offices in Newburyport and Amesbury
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
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Anthony Lamacchia said threats of severe penalties for commission violations leveled by plaintiffs lawyer Michael Ketchmark and Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate are 'unnecessary'
Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms
The deal marks the 7th purchase in 12 months for Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty as it signals acquisitions across New England in 2025. ‘I want to triple that in the next 12,' CEO says
Massoud Atallah joins New England-based brokerage that has its sights set on rapid expansion. ‘We are 100% on offense,’ Lamacchia told Inman in an interview
Plaintiffs' lawyer Michael Ketchmark vowed legal action to enforce deal: 'Anyone who thinks they can send a few emails or bury their head in the sand and avoid the application of the law is wrong'
Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon said Tuesday the agency would lift rules preventing vets from using low-cost VA loans to pay agents until it engages in a formal rule-making process
In the face of so much rapid change and an often-frustrating lack of clarity from The Powers That Be, what the heck are you supposed to tell your buyers and sellers now?
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May 6 remarks from Anthony Lamacchia spurred at least 1 NAR midyear attendee to leave the MLS Forum in protest, others to hurl steering accusations, and NAR's senior counsel to intervene
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Anthony Lamacchia thinks some agents are reading too much into guidance issued by Fannie and Freddie confirming that sellers can continue to pay buyer's agents' commissions
Lamacchia had been in talks with the Sears family for years as he continued his expansion path across New England. The deal was announced this week