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RE/MAX announces ‘digital-first’ RE/BRAND of iconic logo

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Company drops name from its iconic balloon logo, streamlines RE/MAX wordmark to give agents more flexibility with focus on modernizing the brand. Continue reading →

RE/MAX agrees to pay $5.5M to settle Canadian commission suit

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The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the U.S. Continue reading →

RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip

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A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70 percent of RE/MAX’s revenue, the company said on Thursday. Continue reading →

Crye-Leike brokerages are all 1 entity, Gibson plaintiffs tell court

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In a new legal filing, homeseller plaintiffs in a commission lawsuit in Missouri dispute Crye-Leike’s claim that its six brokerages are separate and covered by NAR settlement. Continue reading →

Stop the presses! NAR ceases printing its flagship magazine

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As it seeks to slash costs to pay a $418 million lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday it would stop printing “Realtor” magazine and move to a digital-only format. Continue reading →

Judges zero in on key question in REX’s appeal against Zillow, NAR

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Was Zillow’s policy shift, which led to a January 2021 update, a website update or an agreement with NAR that illegally restrained trade? Judges hear both sides. Continue reading →

Airbnb earned $11.1B in 2024 as users spent $82B on the platform

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Airbnb said it would spend over $200 million on unspecified investments this year as it looks to continue its post-pandemic boom. The company reported revenue has tripled since it went public in 2020. Continue reading →

New York broker sues Zillow, saying StreetEasy ‘masked’ his listings

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George T. Spyridakis, an associate broker with eXp Realty, alleged Zillow’s StreetEasy allowed multiple brokers to list the same unit on the platform, effectively hiding it from public view. Continue reading →

Redfin to shed 450 staffers after $100M rental deal with Zillow

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On the same day Redfin announced a new partnership to syndicate Zillow rental listings in multifamily buildings, the company said it would eliminate the positions of approximately 450 employees. Continue reading →

Investor who worked with Fox & Friends host sentenced for fraud

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Bert Whalen was ordered to serve over 3 years in prison for his role in a scheme to sell hundreds of dilapidated homes to rookie investors, working at times with a former host of Fox & Friends. Continue reading →