Home price gains relaxed in April, near slowest pace in 2 years
The FHFA HPI rose 3% on an annual basis in April, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index posted a 2.7% annual gain
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Compass sues Zillow over private listings ban
The antitrust suit, filed Monday in New York, accuses Zillow of using anticompetitive behavior and represents an escalation in an ongoing feud between the companies
Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections
The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state's larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning
The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a 4th proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action
DOJ signals withdrawal of MLS PIN settlement objection in Nosalek
The 4th amended settlement, if approved, would prohibit offers of cooperative compensation on MLS PIN's platform and raises the total proposed settlement fund from $3M to $3.95M
by Lillian Dickerson May 30
Zillow provides clarity on private listings rule — and when it rolls out
Zillow will send warnings about non-compliant listings beginning May 28 but enforcement won't start until June 30. Agents will receive 2 warnings before their 3rd non-compliant listing is blocked
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Texas takes aim at NAR on hate speech: The Download
As the Texas legislature moves to undermine NAR's Code of Ethics, it's time to think about your messaging moving forward
by Christy Murdock May 3
Douglas Elliman improves losses while growing revenue in Q1
First quarter revenue was up year over year to $253.4M and net loss decreased significantly on an annual basis to $6M or $0.07 per diluted share, according to Q1 earnings data released Friday
C21 and Institute for Luxury Home Marketing launch collaboration
With the partnership, the companies have launched their first jointly branded quarterly luxury market report, and Century 21 agents will receive access to The Institute's member benefits
Patrick Carroll evades prosecution with mental health counseling
The multifamily investor has agreed to undergo mental health counseling and, in doing so, will not be prosecuted on felony charges by the LA County District Attorney's Office
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month
The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran's Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 SF
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
New-home sales beat expectations in March — by a long shot
The surge in sales was a welcome positive sign during a tenuous period for the US economy. However, high prices and high mortgage rates continue to curb homebuyers, new HUD data shows
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago
Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting 4 roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer said, 'Wow. That's a lot'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Coldwell Banker Realty launches Transaction Concierge
The support model, comprised of in-house human 'client experience specialists' backed by Coldwell Banker Realty's tech stack, can handle everyday administrative tasks for agents
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10