NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses '3-way agreement' lawsuit
The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the 3-way agreement
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
The action-first formula fueling 1 team’s real estate surge
Consistency and accountability lead to success, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out how this step-by-step model can turbocharge your business
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 6
Fairway Independent Mortgage buys itself a new Midwest division
Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Hallmark Home Mortgage is licensed in 18 states. Company founder and CEO Deborah Sturges is joining Fairway Independent Mortgage as a division manager
by Matt Carter Jun 11
Compass names Lacey Conway executive vice president of M&A
Conway joined Compass last spring when Latter & Blum was acquired by the brokerage and has served as a regional vice president since then. Now she will lead M&A strategy
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
Bessette Flavin becomes Louisiana's largest C21 affiliate
The newly formed brokerage is the result of a union between 2 longstanding, family-owned brokerages: Century 21 Bessette Realty and Flavin Realty
by Richelle Hammiel May 15
Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones
After the LA wildfires destroyed more than 16K structures, thousands of families were left without homes. Now, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in to meet the urgent need
by Richelle Hammiel May 13
A picture of someon googling something to show how to set up your Google Business Profile in real estate.
While you're optimizing your online presence, don't stop at social media. Jimmy Burgess and Julie Tomlinson help you start up (or rethink) your Google Business Profile
by Jimmy Burgess May 2
Judge suggests agent hire a lawyer for his antitrust case against NAR
Federal judge indicates agent 'might benefit' from an attorney in suit against NAR's 3-way agreement, compares the situation to hiring a Realtor
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 14
The Land Report, Land id profile nation's 100 largest landholdings
At No. 1 on the list is the Emerson Family of California, who own and run Sierra Pacific Industries. Their holdings total 2.411M acres throughout the Golden State, Oregon and Washington
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 26
National Flood Insurance Program set to expire at midnight March 14
As the March 14 debt ceiling deadline and potential government shutdown looms, Republican Sen. John Kennedy introduces bill to reauthorize the NFIP under its current form until Sept. 30
by Matt Carter Mar 6
NAR wants Michigan 3-way lawsuit thrown out
The case began in August and challenges requirements that agents belong to local, state and national Realtor associations. NAR previously asked to have the case dismissed in November
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16
Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement
Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was 'forced' to belong to NAR for MLS access
Louisiana agents latest to file suit over divisive NAR 3-way agreement
Industry members argue in the new lawsuit that NAR and other defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices. They want restitution — and an end to rules they don't support
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 3
ERA Real Estate 'Moves Up' with new marketing campaign
ERA Real Estate is ending the year with #MoveUp, a campaign that highlights what motivates consumers and the agents who serve them
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
Campaign to stop Fannie Mae title waiver pilot program resumes
Title insurers have waged a protracted PR and lobbying campaign opposing the pilot program and other title insurance alternatives endorsed by the Biden administration and consumer groups
by Matt Carter Nov 20