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Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download

Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What's your take?

Alexander brothers kept in custody after Friday court appearance

Oren and Alon will be held in federal custody at least until their detention hearing on Dec. 30. Assistant U.S. Attorneys said in a new filing that Tal's motion to reopen his detention hearing "should be denied in its entirety."

Mortgage rates ease a bit on November inflation surprise

Core inflation rose less in November than forecasters had been expecting, in part because housing costs rose at a slower pace, Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.

Sherry Chris steps down from advisory role at Anywhere

A year and a half after transitioning from her chief executive position to an advisory role, Chris announced that she's "on to a new adventure."

Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem

Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money.

Fifth Wall Ventures targets $500M for new real estate tech fund

Fifth Wall Ventures, a venture-capital firm, plans to raise an impressive $500 million for a new fund, the Fifth Wall REACT Fund, according to a new regulatory filing on Wednesday.

News Knockout: Commission lawsuits settlement tops 2024

Despite an array of significant stories throughout 2024, none could surpass the industry-shaking news of NAR agreeing to settlement terms in the wake of antitrust commission lawsuits that would forever reshape how agents and brokers do business.