Minnesota latest to sue MV Realty over 'immoral and illegal' contracts
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suit last week, saying the Florida-based brokerage violated consumer protection laws by selling 'contracts with oppressive terms'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 4
Helene death toll surpasses 100; communities face tough rebuild
Some of the areas worst hit were in remote western NC mountain towns, like Asheville, where communities were cut off from cell and internet services, as well as water and power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Agents put their resource hat on as Helene rages northward
As Helene progressed from a hurricane to a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone on Friday, agents got into gear serving as a resource for clients, while dealing with high winds and flooding
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
MV Realty barred from enforcing 40-year contract in California
A new preliminary injunction orders the Florida-based brokerage to stop issuing liens in California, and to stop enforcing its 40-year 'homeowner benefit agreements'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 20
Compass expands in Carolinas with team additions
2 teams in South Carolina and a formerly independent brokerage in North Carolina have joined the firm, Inman has learned. The groups are based in Bluffton, Charleston and Asheville
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
Will dual agency become common after NAR's settlement?
Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as 'double ending'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement
Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
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
A first-time buyer in WW2, client becomes homeowner again at 100
The North Carolina centenarian, who bought her first home in the 1940s, is settling in at the 'lovely house' where she'll live with her son, news station WSOC-TV reported
by Daniel Houston Jul 3
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
The Agency brings 1st office in North Carolina to Charlotte
Industry veteran Erika Mendoza will serve as managing partner and broker in charge, and Abigail Hines Miller will also serve as managing partner, according to the company
by Ben Verde Jun 27
Zillow and Opendoor expand partnership to 11 new markets
The former rivals are now jointly providing cash offers to consumers in a total of 16 markets, most of them spread out across the Sunbelt, according to an announcement Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Zillow expands 'post-pay' Premier Agent model to 2 new markets
The expansion is part of Zillow's 'enhanced markets' program, which is now in 6 cities and part of the company's efforts to eventually build a real estate 'super app'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
Fathom Realty announces slew of new leadership hires
The North Carolina-headquartered real estate firm announced the hiring and promotion of new district directors in 5 key markets
by Ben Verde May 26
Real estate agents of TikTok say a big market shift is afoot
All across the country, real estate agents are posting positive signs of change from the trenches and revealing they're suddenly dealing with packed open houses and intensifying bidding wars
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1