RealPage says feds ended criminal probe into multifamily pricing

The company has become a lightning rod in debates about rental pricing software. It also remains the subject of a civil lawsuit over alleged antitrust allegations. Continue reading

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 two weeks after being sued by Connecticut’s Attorney General. Continue reading

Weichert, following eXp again, suffers settlement setback

The company’s request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a “reverse auction.” Continue reading

Josh Flagg’s Estate Media releases new membership program

Estate Elite will include premium content from some of real estate’s biggest celebrities, as well as educational courses, playbooks, two weekly live Q&A sessions with experts, networking opportunities, access to live events and more, Inman has lea… Continue reading

Dark Matter charts its own course under Constellation Software

Mortgage tech company carved out of ICE’s Black Knight acquisition has signed new clients, expanded its product lineup, and announced plans to transition to a new CEO in April. Continue reading

New appeal takes on settlement approvals of Compass, others

James Mullis has appealed the final approval of settlements totaling $110 million — a move that suggests the battle over how agents practice and get paid is far from over. Continue reading

Landmark NAR commission settlement faces first appeal

A day after the settlement received final approval from Judge Stephen Bough, an entity known as Spring Way Center along with several homesellers appealed the deal. Continue reading

RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana

A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity. Continue reading

KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team

The Shee Group has done $114.6 million in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California. Continue reading

Real Brokerage lands at No. 38 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list

The list identifies companies in technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech fields. Continue reading