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Every Friday, Inman Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounds up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Here’s this week’s Top 5 as chosen by our readers.
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Compass to acquire @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
The deal is valued at around $444 million, with $150 million in cash and $294 million in equity. If finalized, it would merge the nation’s No. 1 brokerage by sales volume with the No. 8 largest brokerage.
NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection
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University at Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling.
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Glenn Sanford at Inman Connect New York in 2022
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson.
Tiny home with garage sells out on Amazon after Black Friday buzz
Amazon Luxury 2-Story Flat Pack Container House
The home was also designed to create a portable solution, as it can be easily set up in almost any location. It comes pre-equipped with electricity and plumbing, ensuring essential amenities are available wherever it’s placed.
Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval
Judge Stephen R. Bough | Photo courtesy of the University of Kansas School of Law
Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested.