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Samuelson said on Tuesday that Compass CEO Robert Reffkin was not "truthful" and took issue with the way Compass has defined a polarizing Zillow listing rule.

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Plaintiffs in consolidated commission case push for settlement approval Gibson v. NAR, the largest copycat case of the Burnett commission lawsuit filed in the same Missouri District Court overseen by Judge Stephen Bough,…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) announced that applications are now open for its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, a national program recognizing Realtors® who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteer service and create lasting, measurable impact in their communities.  “Service is at the heart of what it means to be a Realtor®,” says NAR President Kevin…

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ICE buys warehouse property in Berks County, Pennsylvania, for $87 million  CBS News

At a moderated talk held by the Rotary Club of Atlanta, retiring Federal Reserve of Atlanta President and CEO Raphael Bostic argued that the economy is in a “resilient” place, with a feared recession that “just hasn’t happened.” That resilience from 2025 will carry through to 2026, Bostic forecasted. Noting his conversations with business leaders,…

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India–US trade deal: Will it help drive demand for real estate in India? | Real Estate News  Hindustan Times

Compass CEO kept his sights on NAR, MLSs, which he says are too restrictive, and Zillow in his call for widespread reform of the existing status quo in real estate.

News | OpenAI more than quadruples Seattle hub in latest boost to US real estate  CoStar

Home-price growth continues to decelerate from the record highs of recent years. Matching up with the latest Case-Shiller index, the latest data from the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA) found that home-price growth remained slower both monthly and yearly, with some upticks seen regionally. The FHFA’s House Price Index (HPI) found that home prices rose…

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Brookfield Expands Real Estate And Solar Footprint With New US Deals  Yahoo Finance

At ICNY, Leo Pareja, Erik Carlson and Michael Liebowitz mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, private listing networks and how the industry might consolidate into a few powerful brands, like the U.S. airline industry.

U.S. HOMEOWNER EQUITY EASES SLIGHTLY IN Q4 2025 WHILE SERIOUSLY UNDERWATER RATES STAY NEAR HISTORIC LOWS  PR Newswire

AI platform Purlin and offer negotiation marketplace Final Offer have merged to create an all-encompassing, end-to-end AI platform, while celebrity agent James Harris has teamed up with Afterpay co-founders to launch the residential real estate AI operating system Breezy.

RISMedia, the leading information and news provider for the residential real estate industry, has announced its 2026 class of more than 300 Real Estate Newsmakers. Hailing from across the U.S., RISMedia’s ninth annual Newsmaker honorees represent those who made headlines for their commitment and contributions to the real estate industry in 2025, going the extra…

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Home prices are poised to dip in 22 U.S. cities next year, a new analysis says. See where.  CBS News

L&G's Proprium Capital Takes Over Management Of Fellow Real Estate Fund Manager  Bisnow

With the acquisition, all companies will remain independent when it comes to operations and will retain their current leadership. Humaniz and Reside will also continue to be available to teams at any brokerage in the industry.

Q+A: SVP's head of real estate on Europe's "compelling opportunity"  Green Street News

Q+A: SVP's head of real estate on Europe's "compelling opportunity"  Green Street News

News | German real estate group launches in UK with London acquisition  CoStar