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The FTC and DOJ are convening bigwigs from Zillow, Redfin and more to evaluate the state of listings and competition. The findings could shape the industry's future
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Agents vs. brokers: How do they spend their marketing budget?
New report from Adwerx and Real Trends looks at the difference in marketing priorities between agents and brokers
by Patrick Kearns 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
Houses and homes in the suburbs
Rising home prices result in fewest homes with negative equity since recession
by Patrick Kearns May 30
Case-Shiller: home prices will go up till economy slows or inventory increases
Home prices rose 6.5% from March 2017 to March 2018 according to report
by Patrick Kearns May 29
Nearly 60% of servicemembers can put zero down when buying a home
New survey from NAR looks into the the homebuying habits of active-duty servicemembers and veterans
by Patrick Kearns May 25
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
'Silver Tsunami' on horizon as aging baby boomers seek to downsize in greater numbers
Competitiveness in the housing market could make it harder for an aging population to find a small home
by Patrick Kearns May 23
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
California Realtors pledge to build affordable housing at LA headquarters
The trade association is proposing a 181-unit housing development at the site of its Koreatown headquarters
by Patrick Kearns May 21
The week in financial markets: two moves
Opinion
In a globalized world, the Fed tightens for all
by Lou Barnes May 19
A homeowner and an inspector looking at a collapsed ceiling
Data shows that investors are betting on continuous home price growth, report says
by Patrick Kearns May 18
NAR postpones vote on 2.5% annual dues increases
The trade group will still vote on the $30 dues increase for 2019, according to its treasurer Tom Riley
NAR lays out federal policy goals at midyear conference in D.C.
Flood insurance, net neutrality, tax reform and FHA loans for condos are chief among legislative issues for 2018
by Patrick Kearns May 16