eXp loses bid to get fraud claims tossed in sexual misconduct case
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed in 2023 have met the legal standard to claim fraudulent misrepresentation by the firm and its parent company, a court ruled.
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- Iran ceasefire may not quell mortgage rate volatilityRates fell today, but even if the situation in the Middle East improves, it will take time for the U.S. economy — and the housing market — to get back on track.April 8, 2026
- Zillow economist calls out Redfin for ‘mischaracterizing’ researchA study suggesting that pre-marketing could lead to an inventory boost has been criticized by Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher: “The math doesn't hold up.”April 8, 2026
- Tariffs ‘on track to exacerbate’ US housing shortageA new congressional report estimates that there are nearly 60K fewer home construction jobs now than before the president introduced “Liberation Day” tariffs.April 8, 2026
- Compass tops list of US brokerages for fifth year in a rowWith over $262B in sales volume last year, the company — which has since grown significantly through its acquisition of Anywhere — leads this year’s Mega 1000.April 8, 2026
- Elliman hires chief of staff; new presidents at NAHREP, JPARAreeje Akhtar Oriol joins Douglas Elliman as the CEO’s chief of staff. Plus, Edwin Acevedo begins his term at NAHREP; JPAR Real Estate promotes Tony Delgado.Updated April 8, 2026
- 24 more brokerages join Zillow Preview as public pre-market listings grow
- Why HomeSmart said ‘no’ to exclusive distributionAs new distribution models emerge, the industry faces a fundamental question: Maintain an open marketplace or control access to listings?April 7, 2026
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- US now has over 10M Hispanic homeowners — a new recordWith over 1M new Hispanic households formed just last year, “the influence of Latino buyers will only grow over time,” NAHREP 2026 President Edwin Acevedo said.April 7, 2026
- NAR urges courts to consider recent dismissal of membership suitAfter a judge dismissed the Hardy case in Michigan, NAR and regional associations facing similar suits in other states hope the ruling will work in their favor.April 6, 2026
- Housing market may have finally ‘turned a corner’Zillow reports an uptick in web traffic for home listings, while ICE finds that today’s market is “better supplied and more balanced than in recent years.”April 6, 2026
- Why an agent must be more than an ‘unopinionated order-taker’Real estate professionals have an obligation to put their clients’ best interests first. Sometimes, that means telling them their inclinations may be wrong.April 6, 2026
- Confronting real estate’s ‘very destructive’ narrativeBrown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman draws a clear line between private listings and PLNs: “You have to be honest” about days on market, she says.April 4, 2026
- United snaps up 725-agent firm; Elliman enters ‘rare’ marketA multi-state brokerage affiliates with United. Plus, Lamacchia expands in Connecticut; Elliman enters the Wine Country; Compass, Realty ONE add agents; more.April 4, 2026
- Batton plaintiffs file appeal after Anywhere opt-in dealThe plaintiffs are trying to block Anywhere’s opt-in settlement in another commissions case known as Tuccori. The deal received preliminary approval in March.April 3, 2026
- Strong jobs report scores ‘small win’ for housing marketThe U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, potentially bringing good news for household formation and mobility. But the momentum may not continue into April.April 3, 2026
- NWMLS counterclaim strikes back at Compass over ‘deceptive scheme’The Washington-based MLS, which was sued by the brokerage a year ago, said it’s fighting “a battle for the future of the American real estate market.”Updated April 3, 2026
- The MLS will evolve. Who gets to shape what comes next?The strength of the MLS lies in how participants use it to move the industry forward, with cooperative competition, transparency, and a focus on the consumer.April 3, 2026
- Older empty nesters still own about 1 in 4 large homesBaby boomers whose kids live elsewhere own about 28% of the nation’s large homes while millennial parents — who own about 16% — struggle for a slice of the pie.April 2, 2026
- Housing market in a ‘holding pattern’ as rates hit 7-month highHomebuyers and sellers appear to be hesitating, with mortgage application activity stalling as weekly average rates hit 6.46% following five weeks of increases.April 2, 2026
- NAR’s committee overhaul continues with a focus on ‘expertise’A new “Expertise Profile” will now be part of the application process. “We want members with the right experience, ideas and leadership,” NAR’s president said.April 2, 2026
- Pocket listings really do sell for more — at least in DallasNew research analyzing 20 years of metro-area transactions found that homes sold off-market earned a 1.7% premium — but the findings may not apply elsewhere.April 1, 2026
- Real estate stock prices have taken a big hit in the past yearSome companies have seen their share prices drop by 30% — or more — over the past year amid sluggish housing market conditions and ongoing economic uncertainty.April 1, 2026
- How real estate agents view commissions, PLNs and MLS valueCompensation remains stable, but agents have mixed views on private listings and consolidation — and they want more from MLSs, a Cotality/ResiClub survey found.April 1, 2026
- NAR vows to ‘evolve’ governance, announces committee reductionsEight of the association’s 95-plus committees will be sunset this year in “an important first step” toward increasing efficiency, NAR’s president said.April 1, 2026
- Judge OKs eXp, Weichert deals after 18-month battleeXp settled for $34M in the case known as Hooper, while Weichert will pay $8.5M. Both deals made in late 2024 received preliminary approval last spring.March 31, 2026
- NAR prevails in another mandatory membership caseA judge said the claims in the case known as Hardy were “contradicted by reality.” Plus, plaintiffs in the Taylor case challenge Zillow’s motion to dismiss.March 31, 2026
