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Damage estimates are as high as $50 billion with thousands of properties destroyed, containment elusive and at least five people killed.

Robert Reffkin has been outspoken and growth-focused, landing at No. 1 on the 2025 SP 200. At No. 2? Another disruptor-turned-dominator, eXp’s Glenn Sanford.

Just a month after the company announced an investigation into its rental pricing practices had ended, the DOJ is back with an updated, expanded lawsuit.

The Department of Justice's statement in the MLS PIN case is still the clearest indication of the government's views on buyer agent compensation.

A new presidential administration and a Supreme Court decision could affect how the Justice Department approaches the real estate industry in the new year.

Feel like you couldn’t keep up with all the news last year? Take a moment to look back at some key stories that will continue to play an important role.

Real estate visionary Stefan Swanepoel says the fragmented industry must pull together despite differences over issues like Clear Cooperation. Here’s how.

A new report found that homelessness in the U.S. increased 18% over the past year due to high housing costs, natural disasters and migration.

See what leading industry influencers shared exclusively with Real Estate News on topics spanning commissions lawsuits, NAR, and brokerage and MLS success.

Tessa Hultz ‘uniquely qualified’ to guide SDAR’s ‘change and growth’; Sherry Chris departs adviser role at Anywhere; Constellation Software elevates president.

Concerns about the policy aren’t new. But with NAR reeling and the DOJ looming, they’ve taken on a new, more contentious tone.

When law professor Tanya Monestier started looking into buyer agreements, she never expected to become a leading voice in NAR’s biggest battle.

The Real Estate Board of New York told a federal court that rules limiting how agents are paid will make it harder for renters to find apartments.

The U.S. Senate just passed a bill to prevent solicitors from bombarding borrowers with unwanted calls or texts. It's now up to the House to make it law.

The Justice Department was a constant presence in 2024 — weighing in on civil cases, questioning buyer agreements and fighting NAR in the Supreme Court.

Hanna Holdings, eXp and Weichert are among the brokerages yet to resolve litigation in the buyer agent commissions lawsuit.

Floods, fires and other climate events are changing the real estate landscape. Agents should expect more questions about risk factors — and be ready to respond.

For CoStar and Move, the battle for dominance escalated from civil competition to full-scale attacks. Zillow and other players, meanwhile, stayed out of it.

Cities and states across the U.S. are making it easier to build ADUs. Leaders hope those reforms will lead to more supply and improve affordability.

After her New York Times story sparked controversy, Debra Kamin told Real Estate News that agents — and the public — deserve to know how NAR spends its money.