Homebuyers sue Rocket Mortgage for allegedly forcing agents to steer clients toward their lending services, violating RESPA and resulting in higher costs for consumers following a CFPB investigation.
Michael Steckling has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Real Brokerage CEO Tamir Poleg, alleging intentional interference in his marriage. Poleg denies the claims, citing a brief relationship after his own divorce.
REX's antitrust case against NAR & Zillow reaches the High Court. Meanwhile, a sex-related transgression legal action includes eXp executives and a Las Vegas Police Department investigation. Court intervention requested.
Maurice Muhammad's case against NAR & Realtors was dismissed for failing to submit an appellate brief. Appeal renewal request pending. Case involves MLS access tied to Realtor membership & NAR's structure.
Zillow and NAR win lawsuit against REX, affirming transparency in real estate. Court upholds ruling that they didn't conspire to hide non-MLS listings. Questions about competition remain.
MLS PIN secures final approval for Nosalek settlement, resolving commission claims after 5 years. The case, alongside Sitzer/Burnett & Moehrl, prompts policy changes & DOJ scrutiny. Settlement: $3.95M.
Homie is appealing the dismissal of its lawsuit alleging anticompetitive behavior and a boycott conspiracy by NAR, Anywhere Real Estate, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, and HomeServices of America due to low commissions.
Zillow is facing a lawsuit from CoStar over alleged copyright infringement of watermarked images used on Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, Redfin, and Realtor.com. CoStar CEO accuses Zillow of benefiting from CoStar's investments.
Weyandt faces lawsuit for trade secret violations, blocking access to company accounts after resignation. Court grants injunction, ordering asset turnover. Criminal charges also filed.
John Diaz sues NAR, alleging anticompetitive subscription fees violate antitrust laws. The suit challenges fees for non-Realtor licensees, claiming it hinders participation and disadvantages smaller brokerages.
