Legal tit-for-tat pulls back curtain on eXp's 'sweetheart' settlement
In court filings, eXp, Weichert and plaintiffs share new details about how settlement negotiations in the Gibson case fell apart before the brokerage moved to settle in a case called Hooper
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Home prices continued to climb in most US metro areas in Q4: NAR
Home prices have continued their upward trend in Q4 2024, with 89% of US metro areas seeing an increase in single-family existing-home prices, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6
Here's how you feel about Trump's 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse
We asked what you think about the president's 1st few weeks in office and whether his proposed policies are poised to help or hurt the housing market
by Inman Feb 5
Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
Commissions have fallen for homes above $500K, Redfin says
Overall buyer’s agent commissions average 2.37%, essentially unchanged since August. Commissions rose for homes below $500K, according to the new report
by Taylor Anderson Feb 4
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
Appeals court will let DOJ speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow
Attorney Alice A. Wang of the DOJ's Antitrust Division will appear at oral arguments in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13
Compass launches 'Compass One' client portal and dashboard
The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions
Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream
Opinion
The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 31
Taking a stand, transparency, Trump: 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 Jan 31
Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5% to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 31
High-profile real estate companies take aim at Gibson commission suit
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30
Here's what you're sick of hearing about: Pulse
From politics to NAR and more, here are the topics readers said they're sick of hearing about and ready to leave behind
by Inman Jan 29
New commission suit against Side, others filed — and all but settled
Side and other brokerages, along with a pair of MLSs, will collectively pay $10,570,000 to settle the new antitrust case if proposed terms — offered on the same day as the suit was filed — are greenlit
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
down payment assistance Congress
In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR's 3-way agreement and other membership rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28