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NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana

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A Louisiana judge permanently dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over its membership requirement for MLS access. Continue reading →

What’s next for Compass-Anywhere? Latter & Blum’s deal offers hints

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The Compass name has largely overtaken Latter & Blum branding, but otherwise, the brokerage is still very much in the midst of a smooth transition to Compass’s systems, agents said. Continue reading →

MLS hacked? Solid Earth’s Passkey authentication aims to lock it down

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It’s not uncommon for MLS platforms and industry data sources to be caught in hacks or phishing attempts, which puts all members at risk. Continue reading →

Bessette Flavin becomes Louisiana’s largest C21 affiliate

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The newly formed brokerage is the result of a union between two longstanding, family-owned brokerages: Century 21 Bessette Realty, with 35 years in the business, and Flavin Realty, with 49 years of experience. Continue reading →

Louisiana agents latest to file suit over divisive NAR 3-way agreement

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Industry members argue in the new lawsuit that NAR and other defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices. They want restitution — and an end to rules they don’t support. Continue reading →

Baton Rouge agent sentenced to 30 years, beating death of 60-year-old

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Prosecutors suggested the attack may have been racially motivated, claiming Ward, who is white, yelled racial slurs at Arnold Jackson, a Black man, as he beat him so severely in 2018 that he later died from his injuries. Continue reading →

Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March

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Sixty-one percent of U.S. markets saw foreclosure activity drop below pre-recession levels last month, but the numbers come with “a huge caveat.” Continue reading →

Post-virus home price growth forecasts show spike in the West

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the market, home prices are expected to increase at half the rate prior to the outbreak according to forecasting by Veros Real Estate Solutions. Continue reading →