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The newest statement from the Department of Justice focuses on one MLS settlement in a specific case but could be a blueprint for the industry as a whole.

Real passes 15,000 agents, adds Virginia firm; SF team returns to Compass; The Agency launches in Oklahoma City; Century 21 raises $3M for Easterseals.

A total of 22 defendants are named, including NAR, local and national brokerages, and several associations and MLSs.

A Wall Street Journal story portrays the National Association of Realtors as inflexible in the face of legal challenges to the industry’s commission structure.

While overall activity softened last quarter, real estate investors flocked to Chicago and cities in California in the hunt for lower-priced properties.

A statement of interest filed late Thursday by the Department of Justice savages the proposed MLS PIN settlement, and calls out MLSs for limiting competition.

The leading iBuyer lost $275 million in 2023, but that was less than a fifth of 2022 losses. Now the focus is “sustainable” growth of the business.

The 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.77% this week, the highest level since mid-December.

Net losses for the year improved, however. CEO Ryan Schneider pointed to debt reduction and settlements as wins, and spoke favorably about buyer agreements.

Supply hasn’t kept pace with population growth, driving up prices for starter homes — and pushing first-time buyers out of the market.

CEO Rich Barton was bullish despite the challenging housing market, predicting double-digit revenue growth this year during a Feb. 13 earnings call.

While still posting a net loss, the company reported higher-than-expected revenue from its residential and rental businesses as Premier Agent held steady.

Economists say inflation is not falling fast enough to convince the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.

Commissions lawsuits could accelerate consolidation and evolution — and save agents money, according to a new report on MLSs and Realtor associations.

Rudy Wolfs joins Anywhere as CTO while Melissa McSherry announces plans to leave COO role; Nicole Booth joins Zillow's government relations team.

NAR and several national and local brokerages are named in the suit — the first copycat commissions case to be filed in the state.

Adding property management, title or other services can help a brokerage during any market by increasing revenue streams and improving customer service.

Frank Malpica to lead franchise development at ERA; Joseph Lenz joins Anywhere board; Bryan Hutchinson takes on CEO role at OAR; Justin Landon to helm MetroTex.

Superstars and stragglers might catch your attention, but agents in the middle — the slow-and-steady crowd — can supercharge your business, with some guidance.

The Agency adds Vancouver office, NorCal agents; Corcoran nabs agents from Compass; ERA gains NOLA firm; Christie's expands in S. Carolina; more.