Author Archives: Marian McPherson

EXp, Weichert settle Hooper buyer-broker commission lawsuit

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EXp and Weichert will pay a combined $42.5 million into a commission settlement fund. Two other defendants will pay an additional $1.5 million. Continue reading →

Keller Williams promotes Jason Abrams to Chief Industry and Strategy Officer

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Keller Williams has promoted Jason Abrams to a new position, building on his 25-year coaching, education and training history with the Texas firm. Continue reading →

Economists: The housing market ‘feels stagnant,’ while the future ‘remains cloudy’

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New numbers show that 2025 had “the weakest start to a year for home prices since the early 2010s,” one economist said. Continue reading →

Rory Golod is bringing ‘high-tech, high-touch’ to new Compass role

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Golod has been promoted to president of growth at Compass parent company Compass International Holdings. He will oversee the company’s tech, recruitment and communications. Continue reading →

Realtor.com meets ‘homebuyers wherever they are’ with ChatGPT integration

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Realtor.com’s ChatGPT integration gives buyers affordability and neighborhood insights. However, they’ll need to go to Realtor.com to view listings. Continue reading →

NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana

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A Louisiana judge permanently dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over its membership requirement for MLS access. Continue reading →

Zillow goes ‘AI mode’ with new home search assistant

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Zillow has released AI mode, a new search assistant that answers buyers’ and renters’ listing and market questions. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates pop to highest level since September 2025

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Hopes of a robust spring homebuying season are quickly running into harsh economic realities related to the war in Iran, inflation and other factors. Continue reading →

Judge blocks new real estate anti-money laundering rule

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A Texas district judge has ruled in favor of a title company owner who said the new rule violated her Fourth Amendment rights. Continue reading →

Keller Williams’ Jason Abrams on Zillow Preview: ‘Nobody should get upset by having more choices’

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Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks about the Zillow Preview partnership and what’s next in the debate over private listings. Continue reading →