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Indie brokerage network LeadingRE has a new COO, chief legal officer; marketing platform Addressable taps Opendoor exec as COO; Women's Council names new CEO.

It's critical to understand the many types of threats facing real estate professionals and the strategies to avoid becoming a victim.

An ambitious challenge from Homes.com for consumer market share and agent dollars has reignited the portal competition, says former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff.

As the industry digests Anywhere’s decision to settle the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, more such deals, and policy changes, emerge as likely outcomes.

Adam Wiener, Redfin’s president of real estate services and "moral compass," is leaving after more than 15 years with the company.

Spencer Rascoff said home search portals may need to pivot in a world where buyers agents are no longer paid via the listing agent’s commission.

Following the Lahaina wildfires, "predatory capitalism" has taken hold in the historic community as locals are faced with the decision to rebuild or sell.

Rebuilding after the Lahaina wildfires will be challenging and costly, but not "ominous."

The company said the new program, initially launching in Phoenix, will help ease one of the biggest barriers to entry for buying a home.

An update to FTC rules could impact a broad range of real estate professionals — with stiff fines for noncompliance.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Freedom Mortgage $1.75 million and Realty Connect $200,000 for providing illegal incentives for loan referrals.

The law, which took effect July 1, prohibits “foreign principals” from a number of countries from buying real estate in Florida.

Tom Hurdelbrink will step down in December, with NWMLS general counsel Justin Haag moving into the top spot.

A judge has ruled an antitrust claim was without merit, a key component in a federal case involving how portals display non-MLS real estate listings.

New rules intended to prevent laundering money through luxury real estate could increase costs and extend transaction times for agents and brokers.

When the case goes to trial next month, NAR policies on IDX feeds — which Zillow began using in 2021 — could be put to the test.

A more ‘judicious’ and partner-focused Opendoor will help the company succeed in the wake of significant losses and layoffs.

A new analysis of federal data found that the racial home appraisal gap has narrowed since the formation of the PAVE task force.

The top iBuyer hopes scaling home purchases, improving margins and leveraging partnerships will continue fueling its return to positive net income.

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling denying HSoA’s motion to force arbitration in the Sitzer/Burnett case, scheduled for trial in October.