Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading
The Supreme Court declined to take up the National Association of Realtors’ case with the DOJ. But attorneys told Inman there is likely much legal wrangling to come between the two entities. Continue reading
Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of “pushing back against the settlements,” is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins. Continue reading
The nation’s largest MLS removed compensation fields from its platforms on Aug. 13, after offering detailed guidance to agents on the terms of NAR’s proposed settlement. Continue reading
Hawkins had been working as the CEO of the Pacific West Association of Realtors in Southern California and will now lead C.A.R. during a challenging time for the industry, Continue reading
California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage. Continue reading
In response to NAR’s proposed settlement, the nation’s second largest MLS will add data fields on June 11 allowing sellers to signal they’re willing to offer buyer concessions when they list a home. Continue reading
At Inman Connect, Ed Zorn proposed mandating buyer representation agreements, killing the MLS compensation field, adding a concession field, and creating a fund to pay out settlements. Continue reading
CRMLS, Bright MLS and MRED told the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California’s Western Division they had reached a deal “in principle” with ThePLS.com. Continue reading
Homesellers allege 36 Realtor association, brokerage, and multiple listing service defendants conspired to inflate buyer broker commissions in violation of state and federal antitrust laws. Continue reading