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NAR wants Michigan 3-way lawsuit thrown out

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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. Continue reading →

Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement

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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. Continue reading →

Louisiana agents latest to file suit over divisive NAR 3-way agreement

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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. Continue reading →

Compass acquires 3,100-agent Gulf Coast giant Latter & Blum

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Latter & Blum has been an indie for more than 100 years and today boasts more than 3,100 agents. The deal pushes Compass into Louisiana and Mississippi for the first time. Continue reading →

Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent

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Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent. Continue reading →

‘Big Short’ investor warns of growing threat to home values

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Another home insurer pulls out of Florida as crisis intensifies

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United Property Casualty and Insurance Co. announced plans last week to withdraw its home insurance business from Florida, the latest withdrawal of a large-scale home insurer from the state. Continue reading →

Keller Williams distributes grants, supplies to agents impacted by Ida

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The KW Cares program mobilized in the wake of Hurricane Ida last week and should end up providing assistance to 2,000 people suffering impacts from the storm. Continue reading →

Cloud-based brokerage Archetape grows services with 2 acquisitions

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Archetape has acquired Pinnacle Realty Advisors and Broker Breakup. Agents will now have the option to choose what business model fits their needs, whether that’s a full-service, cloud-based brokerage or a while label brokerage experience. Continue reading →

Northeast markets most susceptible to impacts of coronavirus

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Counties in the Northeast and Florida are at the greatest risk of taking the biggest hit to the housing market in the wake of the pandemic. Continue reading →