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United DFW merges with Insight Realty; Keller Williams expands to Curaçao; E&V adds a third shop in coastal Massachusetts; eXp gains Missouri team.

On Day 5 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, plaintiffs focused on steering, high fees in the U.S., and how buyer agent pay is handled differently in other countries.

The board wrote that this change, which takes effect in January, “represents the future of how residential real estate is transacted.”

A Bright MLS survey found that for most buyers, high mortgage rates didn't affect their purchase decision, and many said it's gotten easier to find a home.

On Day 4 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, an expert witness for the plaintiffs said the current commissions system is a "clear case" of collusion and price fixing.

September data from web traffic aggregator Comscore shows Realtor.com in second place and Homes.com coming in a close third.

As mortgage rates continue to hit multi-decade highs, the industry waits to see how much it dries up demand.

The summer sales slump continued through September, marking the seventh month of negative sales movement this year.

Materials painted 6% commissions as the goal, plaintiffs’ attorneys argued, while industry witnesses defended it as just a number, and negotiable.

Pre-recorded depositions from Bob Goldberg, Gino Blefari and Gary Keller included tense exchanges about buyer-broker commissions.

Starting this week, the FHA has tweaked its borrowing rules to promote accessory dwelling units as a way to boost housing inventory and affordability.

On day two of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, the plaintiffs presented opening arguments, while the defense said conspiracy claims are "conjecture."

Rising mortgage rates have hit the construction sector hard, pushing confidence to the lowest level since January despite an uptick in housing starts.

Inventory could keep increasing as potential homebuyers ‘hit the brakes’ while mortgage rates remain elevated. Price cuts are also higher than usual.

Lawyers jostled for position and weeded out ineligible jurors, including many who are members of the plaintiff class (Missouri home sellers).

Overall filings remain low but economic stress in the form of increasing credit card debt and depleted savings could push them higher.

Two cases that attracted national attention move toward a quiet conclusion, with a judge ruling that floor plans aren’t the same as building designs.

Starting Oct. 16, NAR and other defendants will present their case to a jury that could decide how agent commissions are paid.

Charlotte agent Joan Goode says a lot has changed for buyers over the past few years, and upfront conversations about inventory, compensation are important.

Compass regains a team, adds another; ERA gains two Florida affiliates; Real expands in NorCal; The Agency launches in Salt Lake City; RE/MAX adds 15 offices.