COURT REPORT: Judge Dismisses Most Claims in NAR Broker Suit; REMAX Settles in Buyer Commission Case

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Judge dismisses most claims in Louisiana three-way agreement antitrust suit A federal judge dismissed most of the claims in an antitrust lawsuit

Buyers Suing Zillow Over ‘Steering’ Focus on Agents’ Duties to Clients

Borrowers and buyers suing Zillow for alleged RESPA violations and racketeering laid out new arguments in court filings last week, largely focused on pushing back against the portal’s contention that their lawsuit lacks legal merit while emphasizing their case hinges on agents’ obligations to repres

Second-Oldest Home in Cambridge Built in Late 1600s Hits the Market for $5.8 Million

After seven decades serving as a historical society headquarters, the iconic Hooper-Lee-Nichols House—a 17th century Georgian masterpiece renowned as the second-oldest home in Cambridge, MA—is transitioning into a private residence and seeking its next legacy owner.     Built circa 1684, predating t

How to Depersonalize Your Home

When you’re getting ready to sell, depersonalizing your home is one of the simplest ways to draw in more buyers. At its core, depersonalizing means removing or minimizing the items that reflect your life — things like family photos, collections, bold décor, or anything highly specific to your taste.