Will the Department of Justice take on pocket listings?
Thoughts on 'off-market' listings differ across the industry, but what will the DOJ say about them?
by Steve Cook Jun 4
Report defends multiple listing services from government intervention
The Council of Multiple Listing Services released a new white paper ahead of June 5 meeting on competition in real estate
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
Largest single-family rental company Invitation Homes sued for excessive late fees
Plaintiff alleges that Invitation Homes charges illegal late fees which can stack up if tenants aren't careful
by Patrick Kearns May 31
Nearly 40% of minorities still live in segregated neighborhoods: study
New Apartment List study examines the impact of the Fair Housing Act on residential segregation nationwide
by Marian McPherson May 29
Nevada woman awarded $6K after being denied service animal
Leasing agent allegedly told prospective she couldn't have service animal because of new hardwood floors
by Patrick Kearns May 29
Cryptocurrency and blockchain
What you need to know about the basics of the technologies shaping a new wave of real estate startups and transactions
by Emma Hinchliffe May 29
FTC and DOJ release agenda for real estate competition workshop
Hotly-anticipated workshop to focus on tech changes, panelists include Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman and Zillow CFO Kathleen Philips
by Patrick Kearns May 24
What the Dodd-Frank rollback means for real estate
Economists say loosing restrictions could help solve the industry's low inventory problem, but it also raises certain risks
by Patrick Kearns May 23
Realtors call on NAR to stop donating to anti-LGBTQ candidates
NAR acknowledges its past history of exclusion in Washington, D.C., but some want the organization to take its support a step further
by Patrick Kearns May 22
Is mandatory minimum wage coming to real estate?
Opinion
It would have devastating effects on existing brokerage models that are built on head count and low fees
by Bernice Ross May 21
New York City's rent stabilization laws are easily exploitable, NY Times reports
Report details accounts of landlords harassing tenants to force them to leave and jacking up rents
by Patrick Kearns May 21
Most housing complaints come from people with disabilities, study says
Discrimination against individuals with disabilities accounts for more than half of fair housing complaints
by Patrick Kearns May 21
NAR chief lobbyist to retire at the end of 2018
Jerry Giovaniello will leave the trade association after 37 years of political advocacy
by Patrick Kearns May 17
NAR celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Announces support for legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity to Fair Housing Act
by Patrick Kearns May 17
5 tips for investors looking to get into the Airbnb game
Knowing the pitfalls that arise within the short-term housing industry is a must for those who want to be successful at it
Seattle imposes $275 ‘head tax’ to combat homelessness
Real estate industry insiders say the tax on large businesses casts a shadow over the city
by Gill South May 16