James Dwiggins explores conflicts over NAR settlement changes

James Dwiggins explores conflicts over NAR settlement changes

In a new episode of the Power House podcast, host Diego Sanchez chats with James Dwiggins, CEO and co-founder of NextHome and co-host of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast. During this... Read more »
The NAR settlement is approved. Does the DOJ know what’s next?

The NAR settlement is approved. Does the DOJ know what’s next?

For the real estate industry, the past eight months of work culminated on Tuesday when Judge Stephen R. Bough granted final approval of the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement.... Read more »
NAR’s settlement is approved, but the DOJ is unlikely to back down

NAR’s settlement is approved, but the DOJ is unlikely to back down

NAR’s $418 million antitrust settlement has been approved, but real estate industry experts believe the legal wrangling is far from over. (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) As the saying goes, when... Read more »
Rejoice! NAR’s settlement receives final approval

Rejoice! NAR’s settlement receives final approval

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the real estate industry at large have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Judge Stephen Bough of the U.S. District Court in Kansas City,... Read more »
DOJ, Nutter Home Loans reach .4M settlement over False Claims Act allegations

DOJ, Nutter Home Loans reach $2.4M settlement over False Claims Act allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that it has secured a $2.4 million settlement from James B. Nutter & Co., aka Nutter Home Loans, to resolve allegations that the... Read more »
Game of chicken: Private MLSs stare down DOJ over settlement terms

Game of chicken: Private MLSs stare down DOJ over settlement terms

Dawn Pfaff is a free-market evangelist, and that informs how she runs MyState MLS. The privately owned multiple listing service has taken a laissez faire approach since its launch in 2009, as... Read more »
’Where the rubber meets the road’: New Hampshire brokers reflect on the NAR settlement

’Where the rubber meets the road’: New Hampshire brokers reflect on the NAR settlement

For agents in New Hampshire, this week marks two months since PrimeMLS, the state’s multiple listing service, implemented the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit... Read more »
NAR Settlement Rattles Top Luxury Realtors in Beverly Hills

NAR Settlement Rattles Top Luxury Realtors in Beverly Hills

A home nestled high up in the zigzags of sprawling Beverly Hills estates played backdrop last week for some of the area’s top agents to debate, hypothesize and agonize over the latest... Read more »
DOJ, Nutter Home Loans reach .4M settlement over False Claims Act allegations

DOJ will intervene in NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement: KBW analysts

Analysts at investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods believe that the Department of Justice will intervene in Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit after receiving the green light to reopen its investigation into the National... Read more »
Forget The NAR Settlement. New Development Transactions Still Pay

Forget The NAR Settlement. New Development Transactions Still Pay

Join the movement at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30 – Aug. 1! Seize the moment to take charge of the next era in real estate. Through immersive experiences, innovative formats and... Read more »