Kevin Sears: Settlement averted bankruptcy, DOJ ‘disrespectful’

NAR’s president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR’s landmark settlement. Continue reading

Kevin Sears: Settlement averted bankruptcy, DOJ ‘disrespectful’

NAR’s president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR’s landmark settlement. Continue reading

Kevin Sears: Settlement averted bankruptcy, DOJ ‘disrespectful’

NAR’s president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR’s landmark settlement. Continue reading

NAR’s settlement is up for final approval. Here’s why that matters

The National Association of Realtors settlement became the inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in living memory. A judge is now expected to approve the deal Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading

Lamacchia Realty finalizes Stone Ridge Properties acquisition

The acquisition of the Massachusetts-based brokerage marks Lamacchia Realty’s 10th acquisition in the state over the past 16 months, adding offices in Newburyport and Amesbury. Continue reading

Lamacchia: Knock off the threats to hardworking real estate agents

Anthony Lamacchia said threats of severe penalties for commission violations leveled by plaintiffs lawyer Michael Ketchmark and Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate are “unnecessary.” Continue reading

Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. The paper chase is here: The Download

Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms. Continue reading

Lamacchia Realty buys Berkshire Dream Home in Massachusetts

The deal marks the seventh purchase in 12 months for Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty as it signals acquisitions across New England in 2025. “I want to triple that in the next 12,” CEO says. Continue reading

NAR says settlement ‘eliminates’ steering. Plaintiffs issue warning

Plaintiffs’ lawyer Michael Ketchmark vowed legal action to enforce deal: “Anyone who thinks they can send a few emails or bury their head in the sand and avoid the application of the law is wrong.” Continue reading