Nova Scotia MLS adds new fields to serve buyers with mobility needs

Realtors can now add information to help potential buyers search for homes that might meet their mobility needs. The new fields were added to the Nova Scotia MLS on Wednesday. Continue reading

RE/MAX announces more changes in its C-suite offices as COO resigns

RE/MAX Chief Operating Officer Serene Smith is leaving after 7 years in the role. Rob Fuchs has signed on as a new EVP. Changes follow departure of former CEO Nick Bailey, who exited in February. Continue reading

Ex Matterport CEO wins $79M stock-lock suit against 3D tour biz

William Brown, who served as CEO of the company though 2018, is entitled to damages after Matterport prevented him from selling all of his shares when the company went public in 2021. Continue reading

Nation’s largest MLS now allows listings to show seller concessions

The change allows listings in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service to display whether a homeseller is willing to offer concessions in price — including to cover broker fees. Continue reading

Is NAR a positive force? 7 out of 10 real estate agents want to know

These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively. Continue reading

Veterans Affairs will suspend rule blocking vets from paying agents

Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon said Tuesday the agency would lift rules preventing vets from using low-cost VA loans to pay agents until it engages in a formal rule-making process. Continue reading

DOJ sends signal to industry in first commission comment since March

Statements made by a DOJ attorney during a May 21 status hearing in the Nosalek commission case offer new insights into the Justice Department’s impression of the proposed NAR settlement. Continue reading

Airbnb continues growth as Q1 profit more than doubles to $264M

Total revenue climbs 18 percent in the first quarter as Airbnb continued to add supply and benefit from a surge in bookings for events like the eclipse. Continue reading

Judge rejects homebuyer motion to block commission settlements

Plaintiffs in the commission suit known as Batton 1 had requested a temporary restraining order Wednesday to prevent final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements. Continue reading

Matterport trimmed losses in the months before CoStar purchase

The company’s net loss was 36 percent less than in 2023, according to Matterport’s earnings from the quarter. Revenue rose 5 percent for the quarter. Continue reading