First American CEO accused of choking barefoot cruise passenger

Kenneth DeGiorgio now faces a criminal assault charge following an incident aboard the Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady cruise ship, according to an FBI criminal complaint. Continue reading

Transitions, eliminated positions, acquisitions: 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 Spotlight: Joao Mucciolo, The Agency Nicaragua

Find out how this broker built a career blending local market knowledge with a global perspective as he seeks to position Nicaragua as a top destination for buyers worldwide. Continue reading

North Texas MLS names Chris Carrillo as next CEO

Carillo has been active in the industry for 26 years and has served as Metro MLS CEO in Milwaukee for the last 14 years. His appointment will begin on June 1. Continue reading

Agents grow more discontented with their profession, and with NAR

A new survey shows that fewer agents want to recommend their job to others and that, in the wake of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement, more are dissatisfied with the trade group. Continue reading

Hate meditating? Try these 15 action-oriented stressbusters

If sitting quietly isn’t your style, Christy Murdock offers 15 high-impact stress-reducing exercises to help you feel better without the ohm. Continue reading

Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim

The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They have also filed an opposition to Side’s motion for contempt against them. Continue reading

Motto Mortgage CEO announces upcoming retirement

Ward Morrison will step down in June but serve as a consultant until the end of the year. He has helmed Motto Mortgage since 2016. Continue reading

Zeckendorfs accused of ‘brazen fraud’ in $80M penthouse sale

According to the complaint, developers and brothers Arthur and William Lie Zeckendorf of Zeckendorf Development, LLC allegedly rushed to close the deal before news broke about a planned 37-story skyscraper next door that would erase the penthouse’s pre… Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS

A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they’ve sold in the state and seen “a price drop or significant days on market.” Continue reading