Judge tosses class status in Batton commission lawsuit

A federal judge has struck down class-certification efforts in the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit — handing the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several large brokerages a procedural victory while leaving the door open for a revised filing. U.S. District Judge LaShonda A. Hunt on Wedn
Read MoreWhat does doubling ACA premiums mean for housing market buyers?

This is not my usual column, where I share an opinion (right or wrong) about what I’m writing about. Instead, I’m proposing an open question to our industry, as I’m neither an economist nor a health care expert. The Issue Most have heard that ACA insurance premiums could double for some households.
Read MoreKevin Sears concludes NAR presidency with praise, strategic plan focus

Monday marked Kevin Sears’ 679th day as president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sears spent what is effectively his final day as association president by leading NAR’s board of directors meeting held at the conclusion of NAR’s NXT conference in Houston. While Sears’s time as presid
Read MoreFraud, lawsuits, AI missteps: what NAR says will put Realtors in the crosshairs next

For many Realtors, the legal maelstrom that engulfed the industry over the past two years, served as a wake up call of sorts, forcing them to look for ways to mitigate and manage risks. Given this environment, it is no surprise that risk management was a popular topic at the National Association of
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