Looking back: A brief history of real estate team crackdowns
A new Connecticut law that limits team names is just the latest in a list of regulations impacting teams and their branding
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
HUD scores a C in cyber security test, other agencies fare worse
Report finds 7 federal agencies, including the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, have failed to protect Americans' personal and financial information
New eviction moratorium returns for most renters
The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of US renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
Strong Fannie, Freddie results set the stage for debate over their future
Mortgage giants benefited from rising home prices and a surge in refinancings prompted by falling interest rates
by Matt Carter Aug 3
New law will limit what teams can call themselves
Dozens of teams will likely have to rebrand thanks to a state law that prohibits the use of terms such as 'group' and 'LLC'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
Low-income tenants sue developer, allege 'poor door' discrimination
Tenants who won a lottery to live at Fifteen Hudson Yards are suing the developer for violating NYC's 'poor door' ban, which bans separate entrances for low-income residents
by Marian McPherson Jul 23
With home prices slow to fall, would-be buyers are getting squeezed out
People who lost income during the pandemic are finding it hard to buy their first homes as real estate prices grew faster than incomes, according to a new Harvard University report
by Daniel Houston Jul 23
Dueling NAR and REX op-eds hint that DOJ will target commissions
National Association of Realtors: 'The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
A statue playing a trumpet
New pop-up informs renters that it's illegal to discriminate by legal source of income in New York and New Jersey
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 19
3 ways Biden could change real estate
Real estate experts share how President Biden's latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits
by Marian McPherson Jul 19
New restrictions on Fannie, Freddie refis blamed for tighter mortgage credit
After 6 months of easing, credit availability tightened by 8.5% in June
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Fannie and Freddie will eliminate mortgage refinancing fee starting Aug. 1
Mortgage giants' federal regulator expects lenders to pass savings along to borrowers
by Matt Carter Jul 16
DOJ hints NAR's pocket listing policy may be in its crosshairs
Agency letter offers first clue that the Clear Cooperation Policy may be part of a 'broader investigation' into trade group's rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 14
NAR, stop fighting for commissions — make better Realtors
Opinion
NAR has been fighting for commission while letting the industry slide in the public’s opinion. Here's what we should be doing
by Bret Weinstein Jul 12
Redfin
The National Association of Realtors countered that the Consumer Federation of America's assertions are 'wrong and misleading' and 'commissions are very much negotiable'
Oregon becomes first US state to ban homebuyer love letters
Homebuyers have used these so-called 'love letters' to help their offers stand out, but critics say they leave the door open for discrimination
by Daniel Houston Jul 7