Discount brokerage Homie Technology, Inc.’s appeal to reverse the dismissal of its lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)—as well as Anywhere, REMAX, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America—has been dismissed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued its judgement Tuesday, dismissing the appeal, with the Circuit judges stating in the…
The private listing debate quickly got messy within the industry. Real estate rivals suddenly couldn’t agree even on the definition of “private,” and the disputes have often become technical and insular—seller choice versus transparency, monopolies and conspiracies, the Wall Street boogeyman and the out-of-touch incumbents. But as brokerage and MLS leaders updated policies and focused…
United Real Estate Richmond has announced the firm has been named the No. 3 most productive Black-owned residential brokerage in the U.S. by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). The association’s Top 10 Brokerages recognition honors exceptional, independently owned and franchise brokerages that are majority Black-owned and demonstrate outstanding business performance, leadership and…
Anyone who has seen Brian Buffini in action knows he might very well have been a stand-up comedian, what with his vibrant personality and ability to engage an audience, instead of choosing to make his career as a real estate coach. His most recent Bold Predictions Mid-Year Update, in front of both a live audience…
(TNS)—Sitting at home in Medical Lake (Washington) watching news coverage of the Old Trails fire sweeping through northwest Spokane, Cindy Altheide’s heart ached for the people forced to flee their homes, not knowing what they would return to — or what the years ahead may hold. Three years earlier, Altheide and her husband John lost…
Editor’s Note: Industry moves is RISMedia’s look at new brokerages and key executive changes within the real estate industry. Crye-Leike names Miller to post for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama Crye-Leike Real Estate Services has named Katie Miller vice president and relocation director for Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. In her new role, she will…
Helping people buy and sell homes is usually a joyous endeavor, guiding them through the often difficult and winding process that leads to shaking hands and house keys being handed over. But there are some situations where getting to the closing is much more difficult and emotional. Death can do that, which is why probate…
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NAR and Mauricio Umansky spar over decade-old fraud allegation In a long-running lawsuit filed by listing startup PLS.com against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), allegations of “unprofessional” conduct and “improper” demands are…
A resilient labor market may finally be bowing under the pressure of back-and-forth tariffs, the now five-month-long war against Iran and inflationary pressure on wages, with the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting a decrease of 23,000 payrolls in July with downward revisions of previous months. Most sectors lost jobs, with healthcare a notable…
Democratic firebrand Elizabeth Warren is joining a handful of other lawmakers in calling out Compass and MRED for their private-listing centered partnership, penning a letter with accusations that their practices could “perpetuate” discrimination and make housing harder to access. First reported by Realtor.com®, the letter is the second time in about two weeks that federal…
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