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

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

Hyatt, Hilton among those accused of price-fixing in new antitrust suit

A lawsuit filed last week in California alleges the hotel industry engaged in illegal price-fixing using AI software. Continue reading

Distress in office sector climbs to 12-year high, new report says

Over $38 billion in office buildings show signs of distress in downtowns across the nation as the sector continues to struggle through the high rate environment. Continue reading