Defendants in the largest homebuying commission case have filed a motion to strike or delay the plaintiffs’ class certification motion, arguing that a binding federal injunction from the Burnett case invalidates roughly 79% of the proposed class—buyers who also sold homes during a particular time period.  The defendants, Anywhere, REMAX and Keller Williams, previously settled…

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In its first financial report since being acquired by Compass in September, Anywhere Real Estate, in a Nov. 4 Q3 earnings call, showed $1.6 billion in revenue—a 6% increase from the previous year. The company said it is focused on achieving $100 million in cost savings for 2025 and has already identified all necessary savings.…

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Above, Charlie Hunt, left, and Peter Hunt HUNT Real Estate has announced the promotion of fourth-generation leader Charlie Hunt to Chief Executive Officer. Current CEO Peter Hunt will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. HUNT Real Estate Corporation was founded as the Hunt Business Agency by Charles S. Hunt in 1911, a firm he…

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ERA Live Moore in North Carolina has announced a partnership with Missouri-based Edge Realty, which will now do business as Edge Realty ERA Powered. The brand says the investment marks a creative collaboration aimed at supporting Edge Realty’s growth opportunities in southeast Missouri while preserving its identity and leadership.  Both ERA Live Moore and Edge…

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The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand has announced its newest affiliation in North Carolina. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Integrity Partners, the newly affiliated firm, is headquartered in downtown Asheville. The brand says this affiliation complements its existing footprint in the region, with many nearby offices that already serve Asheville and its…

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Corcoran Horizon Realty has announced the opening of its newest office in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Led by CEO/broker of record Cliff Rego, this expansion is part of the brokerage’s continued growth across Ontario.  Heading up the new Hamilton office as broker/managing partner is Marinus Geleynse, a real estate professional whose deep roots…

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Above, Steven Cohen The Corcoran Group has announced that Steven Cohen and his team are rejoining the firm after five years at Douglas Elliman. The news was announced by Pamela Liebman, Corcoran’s president and CEO. Cohen and his team will be affiliated with Corcoran’s East Side office.  With more than $2.45 billion in career sales,…

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Yesterday, federal Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled on a petition by Zillow regarding the deal for Anywhere, allowing the portal giant to examine documents and communications in an attempt to determine if Compass misrepresented its reliance on private listings.  Vargas denied a request by Zillow to question Compass CEO…

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