Crye-Leike joins efforts to remove judge overseeing Gibson lawsuit
Meanwhile, EXIT Realty reaches a proposed settlement with the homeseller plaintiffs in the case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 10
Gibson defendants make another attempt at escaping Missouri judge
Both BHE and Howard Hanna are trying to get the case moved to their respective stomping grounds while also continuing to fight for Judge Stephen R. Bough's recusal
Judge faces another call to recuse himself over political donations
Gibson plaintiffs accuse Hanna Holdings of ‘judge shopping.’ Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Hanna Holdings say donations to Judge Bough’s wife’s city council campaigns are disqualifying
by Taylor Anderson Mar 31
Have you tried turning it on? The top tech snags vexing agents today
As Florida Realtors' Tech Helpline expands service to 28K members across 6 organizations, Inman dug into the top technology snags agents have inquired about. Hardware tops the list
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Judge allows Hanna Holdings buy-side commission case to continue
Homebuyer plaintiffs allege Hanna Holdings conspired to inflate commissions and that buyers are the ones who pay through higher home prices. Mixed ruling allows case to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20
Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation
Pennsylvania real estate broker Maurice Muhammad highlights alleged disparate enforcement of rules in his amended antitrust complaint challenging 'forced' Realtor membership
Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M
Franchisees donated $2.6M to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141M. Easterseals helps people with limited mobility and health challenges live more independent lives
by Marian McPherson Feb 24
Trending: Duo’s demise, dislikes and the cost of comparison
Social media keeps us connected, but at what cost? From Instagram’s new 'dislike' button to the pressure of constant comparison, platforms continue to shape how we see ourselves
by Jessi Healey Feb 20
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
FCC warns of massive spoofing op impersonating mortgage lenders
'Green Mirage' phone scam targets homeowners in all 50 states from India, using the caller ID of the borrower's actual mortgage lender and tricking victims into making payments to US 'mules'
by Matt Carter 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
Oren and Alon Alexander named in new lawsuit alleging rape in Aspen
The lawsuit filed on Monday alleges that the brothers in 2017 lured a 17-year-old minor and her 2 friends to their hotel room where they then sexually assaulted the women
Realty One Group allows Phoenix-area agents to leave NAR
Beginning in 2025, local agents will have the option to join a new Realty One subsidiary and become members of MLS Choice, a new low-cost membership type provided by Phoenix Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 10
Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors
Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about 2 weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General
by Matt Carter Dec 6