Alexander Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes Against Another Woman

Oren and Tal Alexander, the luxury real estate brokers, as well Oren’s twin Alon Alexander, are now charged with sex crimes against seven women.

MLS PIN deal wins court approval after DOJ backs off — for now

The $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek case removes the option to display compensation to buyer brokers via the MLS and goes up for final approval in September.

Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM

States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM's CEO described the situation as "a mixed picture."

Canadian reality TV brokerage makes its US debut in South Florida

RARE Real Estate first launched in Canada in 2021 and may be best known to Americans for being featured on the Amazon reality TV show "Luxe Listings Toronto."

More than 2.5M people have made commission settlement claims

The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than $32 million for its services.

Brad Loe joins Corcoran Group to head Chelsea Flatiron office

Loe has more than two decades of industry experience and most recently served as executive vice president and director of sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties.

NAR has made some big changes this year. What’s your take? Pulse

From marketing to commingling to hate speech, it's been a big year of change at the National Association of Realtors. What's your take on the changes they've made?

California broker challenges NAR rule over dues for non-members

Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and two local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he claims is illegal and anticompetitive.

Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses

In 2024, investors drove 11 percent of all U.S. home sales — the highest share in more than two decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com.

A SoHo Studio to Enchant a Bride and Her Entourage

A dress designer needed a discreet live/work space to fit both sides of her life. After work, her personal apartment re-emerges.

In This Designer’s Hands, Art Deco Feels Contemporary

The Australian designer Greg Natale has long been inspired by the style, which turns 100 this year.

NAR: The settlement didn’t kill procuring cause

The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group.

Real estate AI increasingly blurs the lines between humans and tech

Real estate companies are rolling out AI assistants with human names and attributes. The tools are increasingly blurring the lines between what tech can do — and what it is.

Resilient by design: 5 ways new agents turn setbacks into strength

Lean on systems and support that take the busywork off your plate — like CRMs, done-for-you marketing, voicemail drops and smart follow-up templates, coach Darryl Davis writes.

You’re not just a real estate agent – you’re a business

One-size-fits-all answers just don't cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes.

Trust is your competitive edge. Most agents earn it the wrong way

In a market with fewer clients and more competition, trust is the ultimate differentiator for real estate pros, Better Homes and Gardens President Ginger Wilcox writes.

10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property

In a market that is challenging even to the most experienced house flippers, living in your first real estate investment can provide the foundation for building lasting wealth, trainer Bernice Ross writes.

Covius inks agreement to acquire Blend’s Title365 business

Colorado-based Covius will continue to provide integrated title and closing services to Blend's customers, and Title365 President Kirby Hulbert will join Covius's settlement services team.

Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds

While just 26 percent of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that's up from 23 percent in April and 14 percent a year ago, an all-time low in Fannie Mae survey.

Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena’s burned out lots

A wave of “Altadena Not for Sale” signs dot the yards of fire-scarred properties as a plea to preserve the communities that have been lost in January's Eaton fire. Behind the signs, a different reality is unfolding -- Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in, the "Los Angeles Times" reported Thursday.

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