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Compass, NWMLS clash over document production in antitrust suit

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Compass and Northwest MLS (NWMLS) are currently locked in a dispute over the MLS’s production of documents during discovery in the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm’s antitrust lawsuit.  Compass filed this lawsuit against NWMLS in late April 2025. The antitrust suit centers around NWMLS’s listing policy. As a non-Realtor-association affiliated MLS, NWMLS does not have to adhere […]

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DOJ wants antitrust review of real estate commissions in Davis suit

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) wants a federal court in Philadelphia to take a close look at real estate agent commissions. Last Friday, the DOJ filed a statement of interest in the Davis homebuyer commission lawsuit filed in May 2024 against Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.  The statement of interest was signed by Assistant Attorney

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Compass-Anywhere deal may exceed DOJ market-share limits in some cities

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Compass’s proposed acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate may give the firm some eyebrow-raising market share levels in certain markets across the country, according to analysis of RealTrends Verified data published by The Capitol Forum earlier this week. This includes more than 80% market share in both Newport Beach, California and Manhattan. According to the publication’s

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NAR supports major housing reforms in 2026 legislative agenda

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There’s no shortage of differing opinions within housing, but one thing most industry professionals can agree on is that affordability is a key ongoing struggle for many prospective homebuyers.  Real estate agents and members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are on the front lines of this battle, as they work with buyers to

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No IPO, no apologies: Kuba Jewgieniew on building a global brand without going corporate

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For Realty ONE Group founder and CEO Kuba Jewgieniew, 2025 was a special year, as it marked the 20th anniversary of his founding of the firm. “It is still a family business, supporting other family businesses and entrepreneurs with our agents and team leaders, and we really are one big family,” Jewgieniew said. “Since day

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HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly charts new strategy for 2026

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For both HomeServices of America and Chris Kelly, 2025 was a year of change.  The changes began in April, when Kelly, an 18-year veteran of the firm, was appointed CEO, after Gino Blefari, who had led the company since 2019, stepped down and transitioned into the position of chairman emeritus.  In the months after Kelly’s

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The long game: How Florida Realtors® created a sustainable real estate tech ecosystem

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In an industry known for rapid disruption and short-lived platforms, Florida Realtors® stands apart for its uncommon longevity in real estate technology. In 2026, the organization will mark 25 years of Tech Helpline and 15 years of Form Simplicity — along with the recent launch of Sabal Sign, its in-house e-signing platform — together forming

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CertifID’s Tyler Adams on deepfakes, fraud and protecting homebuyers

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Cybercriminals are not inventing entirely new schemes in 2025. They are perfecting old ones. According to Tyler Adams, CEO and co-founder of CertifID, fraudsters are combining artificial intelligence (AI) with patience, timing and realism to exploit real estate transactions in increasingly convincing ways. From AI-generated voice impersonations to email monitoring and highly targeted wire fraud,

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Renovated homes are still a draw, but the edge is fading

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Renovated homes continue to attract more online interest and sell faster than other older properties — but their long-standing fix-and-flip advantage has narrowed sharply as higher mortgage rates reshape buyer behavior, according to a new Realtor.com report. The analysis builds on earlier research showing fixer-uppers are priced 54.2% below the national median for single-family homes.

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Google’s MLS listings via HouseCanary reignites IDX policy debate

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The news that Google is now displaying property listings in mobile search results for homes in certain markets, powered by a partnership with HouseCanary subsidiary ComeHome, has perhaps unsurprisingly sparked a bit of a debate online.  As with Zillow’s announcement of its app integration with ChatGPT in October, the crux of the issue for many

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