Real estate giants’ COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit

Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading

Compass seeks to settle Realogy beef through arbitration

In new court filing, Compass cites Real Estate Board of New York conduct rule that states members must settle disputes outside of court. Continue reading

Cut the crap: NAR lawsuit is good for consumers

Regardless of the outcome of the mega lawsuit, the sunshine from this legal assault will force the industry to clean up its act. Savvy and progressive industry leaders are using this moment to break from the past and lift the veil of secrecy for consum… Continue reading

Housing companies are forcing consumers into arbitration

Lennar, Centex, KB Home, D.R. Horton and Airbnb are among a bevy of companies that include forced arbitration clauses in contracts, according to a new study. Continue reading