The former chief financial officer of Real Brokerage has filed a lawsuit against the firm alleging pregnancy discrimination. Separately, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is involved in ongoing litigation with a former employee who accuses the trade group of retaliation following her complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination. NAR has responded to the court, describing these claims as implausible and not viable. In other real estate industry news, HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Chimera Investment Corporation. Additionally, Lower has agreed to settle a loan officer poaching dispute with Residential Wholesale Mortgage.