A big week in M&A and the fate of Clear Cooperation: 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

United Real Estate adds 900-agent Oregon firm MORE Realty to ranks

Oregon brokerage MORE Realty is joining United Real Estate. Its founders will retain ownership of a four-state team in Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico as it grows over the next five years. Continue reading

Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: 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

Broker sues over state brick-and-mortar office mandates

Online fee-for-services broker Derek Eisenberg, the founder of Continental Real Estate Group, is suing Nevada and West Virginia over the requirements, alleging they’re unconstitutional. Continue reading

Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman

Kotler has been with Douglas Elliman for more than 30 years, and will now return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in New York City following a tumultuous period for western operations. Continue reading

Former Vegas Realtors CEO sues organization after election mishap

Wendy DiVecchio points to disagreement with the board over LVR’s ownership of its MLS as a potential reason she was suspended, investigated and subsequently fired last week. Continue reading

Former Vegas Realtors CEO sues organization after election mishap

Wendy DiVecchio points to disagreement with the board over LVR’s ownership of its MLS as a potential reason she was suspended, investigated and subsequently fired last week. Continue reading

Cash offer pioneer Evergreen Home Loans expands to Southeast

Partnerships with real estate agents and builders laid the groundwork for the foray into Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee led by former Guild Mortgage exec John Porath. Continue reading

Go Mortgage and PacRes seek economies of scale in merger

Executives and employees of the combined company will continue to serve a nationwide footprint as Go Mortgage, which is hiring retail branch managers and loan originators. Continue reading

Turmoil for Las Vegas Realtors erupts with leadership shakeup

Chaos carried into the new year with the abrupt resignations of two past presidents. In response, 2025 President-Elect George Kypreos released a video addressing concerns with the association. Continue reading