Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says

Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a “second spring market.” Continue reading

Douglas Elliman debuts private listing network for agents

The brokerage told Inman that the goal in creating the platform is to provide homesellers with different marketing options, as well as market testing capability and privacy and discretion, for those who desire it. Continue reading

Another brokerage just hit a major agent-count milestone

While everyone was talking about Compass-Anywhere this week, the fast-growing and tech-forward Real Brokerage passed 30,000 agents. Continue reading

Zillow sued over allegedly ‘deceptive’ Flex agent tactics

A homebuyer represented by the law firm involved in the Moehrl commission lawsuit is targeting Zillow in a new class-action case that alleges the listing portal has used “deceptive and illegal” practices to inflate homebuyer costs. Continue reading

Florida agent and firefighter husband arrested on charges of child porn and bestiality

Agent Harliegh Hoffman and her husband, Jordan Hoffman, were arrested earlier this month after the Lake City Police Department received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association

The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym “ARA.” Continue reading

A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves

As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage. Continue reading

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

The new subscription platform, “Insights by Blueprint,” will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. Continue reading

Las Vegas Realtors removes incoming board member following inflammatory Charlie Kirk posts

Mark Sivek was due to become a member of the association’s Board of Directors in 2026, but was removed from all appointed positions after posting derogatory remarks on social media about late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Continue reading

MDLLA’s James Harris and David Parnes announce business split after 13 years together

The “Million Dollar Listing LA” alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency. Continue reading