“Descent into toxicity”: Ernie Carswell’s commissions lawsuit details “cultural decay” at Elliman

Luxury agent Ernie Carswell sued Douglas Elliman for allegedly taking his earned commissions on his and his team’s way out the door from the firm last year. The 11-page lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court late last month, said Carswell and his 15-person team’s decision to leave Ellim

Airbnb Needs More Hosts for the World Cup and Will Pay You To Rent Out Your Home

As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Airbnb host earnings are projected to total nearly $156 million for the event. Now, Airbnb is seeking new hosts to meet surging demand for short-term rental stays during the tournament. It's offering new hosts a $750 reward for listing their home on

NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reaffirmed that multiple listing services (MLSs) retain discretion to set their own rules and policies regarding listing statuses — following news of Compass marketing its Coming Soon and private listings on Redfin. Compass and Redfin parent company Rocket

Is ‘Plug-In Solar’ the Answer to the Utility Affordability Crisis?

The conflict with Iran has caused oil prices to rise above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, signaling a severe restriction on global oil supplies and increased consumer costs. Experts fear this dramatic price increase, resulting from the Trump administration's decision to attack Iran, co