Appeals court will let DOJ speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow

Attorney Alice A. Wang of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division will appear at oral arguments in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13. Continue reading

Compass launches ‘Compass One’ client portal and dashboard

The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions. Continue reading

Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream

The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading

Taking a stand, transparency, Trump: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5 percent to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

High-profile real estate companies take aim at Gibson commission suit

Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday. Continue reading

What are you sick of hearing about? Pulse

Politics? Lawsuits? Some tired cliche? What have you heard over and over that you’re ready to put away forever? Continue reading

What are you sick of hearing about? Pulse

Politics? Lawsuits? Some tired cliche? What have you heard over and over that you’re ready to put away forever? Continue reading

New commission suit against Side, others filed — and all but settled

Side and other brokerages, along with a pair of MLSs, will collectively pay $10,570,000 to settle the new antitrust case if proposed terms — offered on the same day as the suit was filed — are greenlit. Continue reading

Broker alleges NAR rules ‘forced’ her to pay for inactive agents

In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR’s three-way agreement and other membership rules. Continue reading