Curbio to pay $7.5M to settle Washington DC fraud lawsuit

The pre-sale home renovation company denied all allegations and said it decided to settle to focus on its path forward. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it a win for consumers Continue reading

NAR accuser outlines new details in lawsuit alleging retaliation

Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details. Continue reading

New Hampshire metro prevails as hottest US market for 29th time

August marked the eighth consecutive month in which Manchester, New Hampshire, was ranked the hottest U.S. market by Realtor.com. The top 20 hottest markets were all in the Northeast and Midwest. Continue reading

7 brutally honest truths you need to hear right now

It’s a tough market, but this is the market where careers are made, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Double down on your work ethic, sharpening your skills and serving others. Continue reading

Compass Florida founding member Bobby Jones joins Douglas Elliman

After nine years with Compass, Bobby Jones has joined Douglas Elliman as its executive director of luxury sales. Jones specializes in listing waterfront and luxury estates across South Florida. Continue reading

It’s time for an industry update. Embrace transparency for real

The commission lawsuits are a wakeup call for real estate, new Inman contributor Mathew Speer writes. Now is the time to raise your standards and truly embrace transparency. Continue reading

3 complexities of senior home sales you should prepare for

The future of senior home sales is here, and the most successful agents and brokers will be those who are ready to meet it head-on, senior expert and author Nikki Buckelew writes. Continue reading

10 practical tips for helping families with kids have a smooth move

Staying positive and patient can make it easier for families with children to experience a good move, Lindsey Harn writes, and real estate agents can help. Continue reading

Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits

NextHome has more than 600 offices across the U.S. but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation. Continue reading