Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit
The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
48-agent firm joins ERA Real Estate amid luxury market boom
Home Sales Palm Beach (HSPB), a 48-agent brokerage based in Jupiter, Florida, has merged with ERA Real Estate. The group has consistently closed about $120M in annual sales
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 3
NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals
Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
Is Spelling Manor the next mansion to be hit by scammers?
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is reportedly interested in the $137.5M home, but the property can't be sold until a bizarre claim to the deed allegedly involving Donald Trump is resolved in court
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
UWM and Rate join the $802K conforming loan limit party
With prices rising, it's becoming standard operating procedure for big lenders like Rocket to help homebuyers avoid jumbo loan pricing by getting a jump on FHFA's official announcement
by Matt Carter Sep 18
Rate has now taken 10K loan applications en Español
DHI Mortgage, Rate and CrossCountry Mortgage ranked as biggest employers of top-producing Latino mortgage originators by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
by Matt Carter Sep 12
HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval
HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250M to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
Michael Valdes leaves eXp to lead LPT Realty global division
After 4 years at eXp Realty, Michael Valdes is moving to LPT Realty. After surpassing 10,000 agents in the US, the Florida-based brokerage is ready to expand internationally, executives told Inman
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
RealScout inks enterprise deal with Sotheby's International Realty
9 months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere Brands, RealScout has expanded its reach to Sotheby's International Realty company-owned offices
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Lamacchia Realty buys Berkshire Dream Home in Massachusetts
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
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
M&A executive jumps from Anywhere to Lamacchia Realty
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
by Taylor Anderson Jul 3
Countdown as firms not covered by NAR settlement face tough choice
Brokerages and MLSs have until 11:59 pm CST Tuesday to opt in to deals resolving antitrust claims brought by sellers targeting commissions. Inman contacted 79 brokerages for their updates
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
Ben Bray & Associates joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Ben Bray & Associates, a 27-year-old Tennessee brokerage, is the sixth to join Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in 2024. The Lafayette-based brokerage boasts 28 agents across 2 offices
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
RealScout becomes LeadingRE's newest preferred vendor
California-based proptech company RealScout is the 60th company to join Leading Real Estate Companies of the World's preferred vendors program
by Marian McPherson Jun 5
Judge rejects homebuyer motion to block commission settlements
Plaintiffs in the commission suit known as Batton 1 had requested a temporary restraining order Wednesday to prevent final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements