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

Mar 31, 2025

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 premium-priced park view.

Judge faces another call to recuse himself over political donations

Mar 31, 2025

Gibson plaintiffs accuse Hanna Holdings of "judge shopping." Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Hanna Holdings say donations to Judge Bough’s wife’s city council campaigns are disqualifying.

EXCLUSIVE: Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS

Mar 31, 2025

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."

NWMLS calls for marketplace openness, fairness, transparency

Mar 31, 2025

Northwest MLS President and CEO Justin Haag writes that there is no place for exclusionary practices in today's real estate marketplace.

Rocket Companies set to acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4B

Mar 31, 2025

The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna.

MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy

Mar 31, 2025

While some MLS executives praised the "flexibility" offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear.

Agents report falling commissions. But that’s not their top concern

Mar 31, 2025

More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they've traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey.

The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals

Mar 31, 2025

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Shauna Skarin leads the way

Mar 31, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles title industry executive Shauna Skarin and learns how she leveraged the power of real estate to create a space for herself in industry leadership.

NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns ‘exclusionary’ tactics

Mar 30, 2025

The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as "gatekeepers." The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram.

What’s the fallout from NAR’s Clear Cooperation switch? The Download

Mar 29, 2025

The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its change to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right?

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Nelvia Bullock breaks barriers

Mar 29, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles this Charlotte, North Carolina, Realtor who empowers herself and others through mentorship and professional collaboration.