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Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings

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As Compass cited determinations made by a court in the PLS’ lawsuit against NAR years ago in support of its cause, NWMLS called the brokerage’s legal arguments “nonsensical.” Continue reading →

Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings

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As Compass cited determinations made by a court in the PLS’ lawsuit against NAR years ago in support of its cause, NWMLS called the brokerage’s legal arguments “nonsensical.” Continue reading →

Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings

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As Compass cited determinations made by a court in the PLS’ lawsuit against NAR years ago in support of its cause, NWMLS called the brokerage’s legal arguments “nonsensical.” Continue reading →

Mega association emerges in Texas in the aftermath of major merger

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Association members have voted to approve a merger between the MetroTex Association of Realtors and Collin County Area Realtors, making the combined association a force of nearly 40,000 members. Continue reading →

The 15 priciest home sales of 2025 so far are pretty huge

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Properties on this year’s list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary. Continue reading →

NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses ‘3-way agreement’ lawsuit

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The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the three-way agreement. Continue reading →

Inventory’s up, but buyers aren’t biting as June sales slide again

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Existing-home sales declined by 2.7 percent from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman dragged back to court over wrongful termination allegations

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A former employee of Portfolio Escrow — a firm Douglas Elliman acquired in 2020 — says she was fired after raising concerns. But the company accused the former employee of embezzlement Continue reading →

EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos

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Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today’s team leaders. Continue reading →

Zillow slams Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ in new court filing

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The portal giant countered arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow’s new listing standards. Continue reading →