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Moment of truth: 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings are open for submission
The time has come to highlight game-changing real estate professionals who adhered to the gold standard of brilliance in 2024. RealTrends Verified has opened the submissions period for its 2025 rankings, alongside a series of big-time enhancements.
Compass attracts top Connecticut team
Compass is strengthening its presence in the Nutmeg State. On Friday, the largest brokerage in the country by sales volume announced that The Jennifer Leahy Team will be leaving Douglas Elliman to join the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm.
Biden administration’s parting gift to real estate is a lawsuit against Greystar
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Greystar for allegedly deceiving tenants through fees that raised rents above the advertised amount.
Realtor.com: HOA fees are on the rise among all home types
A Realtor.com report found that roughly 40% of for-sale listings last year included HOA dues, up slightly compared to 2023.
NAR names Jarrod Grasso to new industry relations post
Grasso has a long history of leadership within Realtor associations, most recently serving as the CEO of New Jersey Realtors.
Alexander brothers denied bail on federal sex trafficking charges
Tal and Oren Alexander are staying in jail. Along with Oren’s twin brother Alon, the two former luxury real estate brokers were denied bond Wednesday on the federal sex trafficking case against them.
Howard Hanna closes third acquisition in three months
The family-owned brokerage on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Ohio-based Home Experts Realty, its third acquisition since October.
The Supreme Court is out, so what’s next for NAR?
Legal experts weigh in on where NAR goes now that it has run out of courts to hear its appeal against the Department of Justice.
Cyberbacker CEO arrested for giving marijuana to 8-year-old son
Cyberbacker CEO Craig Goodliffe was arrested in Ogden, Utah, last week for allegedly giving his 8-year-old son marijuana candy, which prompted charges of child endangerment, purchase of a firearm by a restricted person and intoxication.