California latest state to sue MV Realty over 'predatory' contracts
California AG Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the embattled brokerage on Thursday, accusing it of taking advantage of struggling homeowners
by Ben Verde Dec 15
NAR enrollment fell in 2023. Here's where membership rose — and why
NAR membership declined by 1.4% in the 12-month period that ended in October, with state-level enrollment hewing closely to local housing metrics, according to a state-by-state analysis by Intel
by Daniel Houston Dec 6
Fannie and Freddie 2024 loan limits upped to $766,550 in most areas
Surge in Q3 home prices pushes mortgage giants' conforming loan limits in high-cost housing markets to $1,149,825 for single-unit properties, and up to $2,211,600 for 4-unit properties
by Matt Carter Nov 28
NAR installs President Tracy Kasper, other leaders for 2024
The trade group installed its 2024 leadership during its annual NAR NXT conference. Kasper started her term 3 months early, after the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell
by Marian McPherson Nov 20
Fathom Realty continues to grow agent count with rebound in sight
While transactions fell 15% from 2022, Fathom executives said during a Q3 earnings call Wednesday that its flat fee commission split model helped its agent network grow by 13%
by Matt Carter Nov 9
Emphasize education to crush it this fall, Anthony Lamacchia says
At virtual Inman Connect on Wednesday, Anthony Lamacchia of the Crush it in Real Estate training platform revealed the 2 most important points to share with clients in the current market
by Ben Verde Nov 1
Anywhere, RE/MAX agree to settle Nosalek commission lawsuit
New legal filings propose that MLS PIN class members from the Nosalek lawsuit be included in the 'substantive terms' of the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl settlements with Anywhere and RE/MAX
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Engel & Völkers enters NH seacoast with Newburyport shop
The new shop serves clients in Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Amesbury, Ipswich, Southern New Hampshire and the New Hampshire seacoast
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19
Flyhomes rebounds with launch of nationwide lender partner channel
'Buy before you sell' product is the first offering in a phased rollout following 2 rounds of layoffs, with plans to offer a full suite of Flyhomes products, including cash offer services
by Matt Carter Oct 11
DOJ intervention puts MLS commission settlement on ice
The homeseller plaintiffs agreed to a 2-month extension of deadlines related to a proposed deal with MLS PIN after the federal agency asked for time to assess the deal's 'competitive impact'
MLS commission settlement in jeopardy amid new DOJ 'concerns'
The Department of Justice's antitrust division on Thursday requested a 2-month deadline extension to review a proposed deal between homesellers and MLS PIN, a broker-owned multiple listing service
Nantucket home sells to Barstool's Dave Portnoy for record $42M
The waterfront home purchase set a new record for Nantucket and Massachusetts. The estate features a main house, guest house and studio that are connected by an underground tunnel
Embattled MV Realty files for bankruptcy amid flood of lawsuits
The company is currently facing lawsuits from more than a half-dozen states over its allegedly deceptive business practices
by Ben Verde Sep 25
MLS PIN settlement approved after overcoming judge's qualms
Judge Patti Saris preliminarily approved the deal after settlement fund restructuring. The case could provide a sneak peek at broader changes pending bombshell commission suit outcomes
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
Selling the OC cast
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Want the Real Tea on ‘Selling the OC’? We asked The O Group agents to share 3 things most people don't know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 14