Court rules Zillow falsely labeled REX listings as case heads to trial
Despite the ruling, Zillow said it looks forward to presenting its case to a jury and is 'confident that the evidence will show that REX’s business failed for reasons unrelated to Zillow'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
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Calling it a 'kickback scheme,' HomeOpenly owner Dmitry Shkipin told the FHFA to ban referral fees charged by online brokerages — including Zillow — that don't actually buy and sell property
'Writing is on the wall': Court tosses NAR counterclaim against REX
Judge finds the National Association of Realtors failed to allege facts to show how the discount brokerage specifically harmed the trade group's reputation with its own members and consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 28
REX asks court to toss NAR countersuit on First Amendment grounds
The discount brokerage filed paperwork in a federal district court in Seattle that argues its opinions challenging the legality of the National Association of Realtors' rules are protected speech
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 23
NAR countersues REX Real Estate, alleges harm from 'campaign of lies'
Real estate trade organization hits back at discount brokerage's claims regarding its own business model and inflated real estate commissions
Agent drops 'mutiny' lawsuit against Compass, team member hits back
Jill Schwartz's lawsuit against former team members is ongoing. One has countersued, alleging Schwartz defamed her and falsely took credit for her listings
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 23
Chicago broker wars continue: Judge won't dismiss @properties lawsuit against Baird and Warner
Judge Andrea Wood did warn @properties that it better bring better evidence to survive summary judgment
by Patrick Kearns Aug 28
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Ken DeLeon hopes other sellers will consider adopting his pricing strategy
by Paul Hagey Oct 23
Michael and Tara Hellickson accused of multiple, serious license violations
by Inman Aug 10
Real estate team accused of false advertising, underpricing listings
by Matt Carter Jun 10
Misleading for-sale ad can be legal nightmare
by Dian Hymer Sep 21