• Alexander brothers bid to toss sex-trafficking charges denied,Jonathan Delozier

    Alexander brothers bid to toss sex-trafficking charges denied

    A federal judge has rejected an effort by luxury brokers Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother, security executive Alon Alexander, to dismiss sex-trafficking charges — clearing the way for their January trial. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni allowed the case to proceed, tossing only one count

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  • Judge tosses class status in Batton commission lawsuit,Jonathan Delozier

    Judge tosses class status in Batton commission lawsuit

    A federal judge has struck down class-certification efforts in the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit — handing the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several large brokerages a procedural victory while leaving the door open for a revised filing. U.S. District Judge LaShonda A. Hunt on Wedn

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  • What does doubling ACA premiums mean for housing market buyers?,Scott Cox

    What does doubling ACA premiums mean for housing market buyers?

    This is not my usual column, where I share an opinion (right or wrong) about what I’m writing about. Instead, I’m proposing an open question to our industry, as I’m neither an economist nor a health care expert. The Issue Most have heard that ACA insurance premiums could double for some households.

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