Richard Simonelli returns to CoStar as company strengthens C-suite

CoStar Group revealed its latest executive hires of the summer, with Simonelli returning after six years as Compass' industry relations SVP. Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer.

King Charles III purchases NYC Billionaires’ Row condo for $6.6M

News of the condo's acquisition came after "His Majesty the King in Right of Canada" was listed as a buyer in the Steinway Hall portion of the property. 

‘Historic’ agreement aims to break racial barriers in appraisal industry

The Appraisal Foundation will establish $1.22 million scholarship fund to help aspiring appraisers navigate "an alternative, more inclusive path" for fulfilling experience requirements that are said to have contributed to a lack of diversity.

NAR and DOJ, CoStar and Realtor.com and more: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.