The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX, Compass, eXp and others offered a slew of arguments for why the Batton 1 and Batton 2 cases should be thrown out. Continue reading
Existing-home sales retreated 4.3 percent between February and March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court denied the real estate franchisor’s request for consideration on Monday, but the plaintiffs won’t be able to lay $4.7 billion in damages at HomeServices’ feet — at least not yet. Continue reading
A provision in NAR’s settlement barring listing agents from offering buyer agents compensation is “largely symbolic,” USC professor Jordan Barry said Friday at a University of Minnesota conference. Continue reading
A panel of judges considering whether to consolidate real estate commission lawsuits into one cited the recent NAR settlement as a reason to deny the request. Continue reading
Lamacchia had been in talks with the Sears family for years as he continued his expansion path across New England. The deal was announced this week. Continue reading
On the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead. Continue reading
NAR told the US Patent and Trademark Office on Monday that an NYC-based investment firm that operates fintech marketplace Republic has stepped over the line with its logo. What do you think? Continue reading
The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR. Continue reading
That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. However, some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says. Continue reading