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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 →

Trump’s AG pick promises to pursue antitrust enforcement

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Bondi affirmed that the enforcement of antitrust laws would be a “priority” for her as Attorney General, which suggests that the real estate industry should be prepared for investigations into its practices to continue in full force. Continue reading →

Portfolio success leads Fifth Wall to open new fund

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In conjunction with the new fund, which is backed by new limited partners such as Lowe’s, Public Storage, Kite Realty Group and Independence Realty Trust, Fifth Wall’s largest proptech investment went public in December with a $9 billion market capital… Continue reading →

Austin’s Spyglass joins Real under Private Label model

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Spyglass is coming aboard via the Private Label program, which gives independent brokerages access to Real’s internal software solutions and its cascading efficiencies while sustaining their existing consumer-facing brand. Continue reading →

Howard Hanna adds 400 agents with Home Experts Realty merger

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Since its founding in 2011, Home Experts Realty has built an ethical and diverse team of agents who are dedicated to providing exceptional service. The brokerage’s founders have ensured that their agents are well-trained to operate both independently a… Continue reading →

Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case

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Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial. Continue reading →

PlanetRE’s latest bolsters its AI productivity portfolio

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Agentic AI is the latest from the enterprise software provider for multiple listing services, brokerages and agents. Continue reading →

Co-ownership of Michael Jordan’s former mansion starts at $1M

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After languishing on the market for more than a decade, the basketball legend’s Highland Park, Illinois, estate is now a timeshare, with co-ownership beginning at $1 million, plus 2 percent annual expenses. Continue reading →

Lawsuit between NAR, Top Agent Network dismissed — again

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TAN and NAR have agreed to dismiss their lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Monday. However, Top Agent Network can re-file charges or bring the case to another court in the future. Continue reading →

Boom’s applicant screening latest addition to landlord platform

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Rental software provider Boom is releasing a new product to help customers speed and fortify the accuracy of tenant screening. Continue reading →