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Add Mutiny to list of NAR Challenges
According to a recent article posted on Inman News by Andrea V. Brambila, employees of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have called for the resignations of the trade organization's CEO Bob Goldberg, President Tracy Kasper, Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson,...
RE/MAX Settles Sitzer and Moehrl Class Action Lawsuits
In a groundbreaking development in the real estate industry, RE/MAX, one of the largest real estate brokerages, has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the Sitzer and Moehrl class action commission lawsuits. With a $55 million deal, this settlement marks a...
5 Questions to Ask About Mortgages
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in life. Figuring out what kind of house you want and how much you can afford for a mortgage are two of the first steps to homeownership. It’s new territory for many first-time homebuyers, so don’t let any questions hold...
The Impact of Anywhere’s (formerly Realogy) $83.5 Million Settlement on the Real Estate Industry
The real estate sector has witnessed many ups and downs over the years, but legal disputes can bring about particularly challenging moments. A recent pivotal event was the settlement between Anywhere (previously known as Realogy) and plaintiffs in the Sitzer and...
Ninth Circuit Revives Top Agents Network’s Antitrust Suit Against NAR: A Deep Dive
More bad news for National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In a recent landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco has overturned a lower court ruling, thereby reigniting Top Agent Network's (TAN) lawsuit against the National...
NAR President Resigns After NYT Expose of Sexual Harassment at NAR
Resignation of NAR President Kenny Parcell after NYT Exposé on Sexual Harassment The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is currently grappling with a major crisis as its president, Kenny Parcell, steps down in the wake of a damning exposé conducted by The New York...
National Association of Realtors Aims to Limit DOJ Probe Exposure in Upcoming Trial
With HomeServices of America losing it's appeal earlier this month and now NAR's recent filing it appears that the Sitzer/Burnett commission Lawsuit is headed to trial starting October 16th. The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the leading organization for real...
The Importance of a Sphere of Influence (SOI) for Real Estate Agents
In the real estate industry, it's often said, "It's not what you know, but who you know." This couldn't be truer when considering the power of a Sphere of Influence (SOI). Successful real estate agents understand that their greatest asset isn't necessarily the...
Mortgage Applications Decrease by 4.3 Percent
Understanding the August 23, 2023 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Survey As real estate agents, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and insights in the mortgage industry. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is a trusted source of...