NWMLS blasts Compass’ ‘Orwellian’ listing strategy in new legal filing

NWMLS is escalating its legal battle with Compass, filing federal counterclaims that accuse the brokerage of a deceptive listings strategy.

Job cuts climb in March, with AI emerging as a growing factor

U.S. job cuts rose in March, and AI emerged as a key driver, while layoffs spread across industries and hiring rebounded on seasonal demand.

NAR cuts volunteer committees, tightens application processes

The National Association of Realtors is eliminating eight volunteer committees, while tightening guidelines for who can apply to serve on the ones that remain — the first phase of a broader governance overhaul tied to its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan.

New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme

Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions.