Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
If the parties don't settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers' case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Market shift highlights brokerage fundamentals
The recent market shift has been a 'great equalizer,' accentuating the differences among brokerage models and the importance of agent count
by Mike DelPrete Mar 27
Long & Foster co-founder P. Wesley 'Wes' Foster Jr., dies at 89
The brokerage Foster co-founded with Hank Long became known as a giant independent firm across the Mid-Atlantic region, and a pioneer of the 'one-stop-shop' brokerage model
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Long & Foster taps new CEO, president following resignations
The announcement follows the resignations of former Long & Foster Companies CEO Jeff Detwiler and former Long & Foster Real Estate President Boomer Foster, made public on Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
BHHS Chair on housing market angst: 'This too shall pass'
No matter what the market's doing, the way you show up is the biggest factor in ensuring a successful outcome
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 24
Pacaso firms up co-ownership union with HomeServices of America
Pacaso’s model gives luxury agents something new to offer clients, as well as opens their representation services to buyers who were once shut out of the traditional second-home market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
Long & Foster acquires Charleston-based Southern Coast Real Estate
The acquisition comes just 2 weeks after Long & Foster entered the Charleston market and adds nearly 50 additional agents to the brokerage's ranks, according to the company
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Court deals blow to NAR, KW, Anywhere in commission suit
Judge denied requests filed by NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America, allowing Sitzer/Burnett case to continue toward new October trial date
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 19
Two wolves fighting
The Sitzer/Burnett trial has been delayed until after a higher court rules on an appeal from HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 16
Former Ebby Halliday executive Mary Frances Burleson dies at 87
The former president and CEO died of natural causes on Nov. 27, according to a company announcement. The company will continue to support Burleson's philanthropic efforts
by Marian McPherson Nov 28
Anywhere fights sellers' bid to give up docs on NAR commission rule
Federal court will hold oral arguments later this month on whether franchisor's implementation of the policy nationwide is relevant to homesellers' case in the MLS PIN service area
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
Commission study paid for by HomeServices comes under fire
The study argues that decoupling commissions would harm first-time, low-income, and minority buyers, but critics like the Consumer Federation of America say it's based on a faulty premise
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 27
What to know as the bombshell commission case moves forward
The Moehrl suit has class-action status, and after a new ruling it looks like that status is going to stick as a trial looms in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9
More than 700 agent steering calls suggest price-fixing, lawyers charge
In new court filings in the Moehrl case, lawyers singled out hundreds of phone calls — far more than previously reported — in which agents steered business away from discount brokerage REX
It's baaack! Homebuyer commission suit against NAR rises from ashes
On Wednesday, 8 homebuyers filed an amended complaint, once thought to be dead, against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams and others alleging NAR rules have inflated agent commissions