2 more brokerages in the $2B club reach settlement agreements
John L. Scott and Real Estate One reach settlement agreements in antitrust commission lawsuit filed in Missouri. The cases were filed immediately after the verdict in the Sitzer case
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
EasyKnock scores a legal win in dispute with Texas clients
The case was one of a handful of legal challenges in multiple states faced by the sale-leaseback platform that was founded in 2016
by Taylor Anderson Oct 2
The late James Earl Jones planted deep roots in the Hudson Valley
Around the time that Jones landed his first hit film role in 'The Great White Hope,' he visited the Hudson Valley with a friend and fell in love with the small town of Pawling
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B
Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help the shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10K homeowners in 16 states
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they're suing: The Download
NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over 'compulsory' membership to access the MLS after removing 'guaranteed broker commission'
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
New suit, commission squeeze, 'serious fines': Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 16
NAR interim CEO: Settlement was ‘unequivocally’ the right move
In an interview with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright urged members to lean back into engaging the 1.5M-member trade organization
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
Broker Spotlight: Eric Walstrom and Alex Irrer
Learn how these leaders of the fastest growing brokerage in the state of Michigan maintain their commitment to agent quality and organic growth
by Christy Murdock Aug 15
Michigan agents and brokers sue NAR due to antitrust settlement
The plaintiffs protest 'compulsory' Realtor membership to access the MLS after the removal of 'the guaranteed broker commission' from the MLS
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 12
The market is harder for millennials than it was for boomers: Report
A new report in 'The Wall Street Journal' found that baby boomers had an easier time navigating real estate market challenges in the 1980s than millennials do today.
by Taylor Anderson Aug 12
UWM shares at 3-year high on prospect of refi 'mini boom'
In Q2 earnings, the nation's largest mortgage lender posted a healthy $76M profit, paid down debt and said it's in prime position to capitalize and grow as mortgage rates drop to 2024 lows
by Matt Carter Aug 6
Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 17
Here are all the resources you need for a post-NAR settlement world
Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you'll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now
by Christy Murdock Jul 16
EasyKnock juggling lawsuits, regulators in multiple states
Sale-leaseback platform tells NPR civil lawsuits in Texas and other states are 'meritless' and that it's cooperating with attorneys general in Massachusetts and Michigan
by Matt Carter Jul 3
Broker Spotlight: Christi Rice, eXp Realty Michigan
Find out how this Michigan broker rebooted her real estate career at its lowest ebb and discovered a whole new passion for the business
by Troy Palmquist Jun 20