Agent/broker perspective: Complying with new branding and marketing regulations
Opinion
Florida real estate agents need look no further than their colleagues in the legal profession for inspiration in effective marketing despite severe restrictions
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 19
Assist-2-Sell slams 'hubris' of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Reformers at the gate: Progressives set their sights on the housing market
In cities across the country, housing advocates, civil rights groups and defenders of the homeless are chipping away at housing laws, one state at a time. Why now?
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
Joy, despair following vote on NAR's pocket listing policy
Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large
by Patrick Kearns Nov 13
As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere
California is a patchwork of regulations when it comes to short-term rentals, but real estate professionals on the front lines are already seeing impacts in the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
CMLS throws support behind NAR pocket listing ban
The Council of Multiple Listing Services, which represents more than 200 local MLSs, argues in favor of a policy floated last month by the National Association of Realtors
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban
In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Jersey City voters opt to restrict short-term rentals
The referendum prohibits using a property as a short-term rental for more than a total of 60 nights a year if the owner is not present
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
Bright MLS: Pocket listing ban won't hurt discount brokerages
Bright MLS is facing resistance to a new policy that bans pocket listings, but it said Tuesday that the rule will still allow discount brokerages to customize commission offers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Compass sends 'pre-litigation letter' to Bright MLS over pocket listing policy
Compass says in the letter that Bright MLS's new ban on pocket and off-market listings is anti-competitive and may lead to legal action
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Feds tweak regulations to lure banks back to FHA loans
The new regulatory approach is meant to reduce the chance that banks will have to pay huge settlements for mishandling FHA loans
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Minneapolis has officially eliminated single-family zoning
A year after issuing a preliminary approval, the Minneapolis City Council approved the Minneapolis 2040 plan in a 12-1 vote on Friday
by Marian McPherson Oct 25
Washington's rent-control laws hang in the balance
As legislators consider extending city’s rent-control laws for another decade, housing advocates ask for more
by Marian McPherson Oct 25
LA City Council unanimously passes moratorium on no-fault evictions
The moratorium prevents landlords from unjustly evicting renters ahead of January 1 rent-control deadline
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Real estate big wigs don't want to be 'treated like children' by MLSs
Gary Gold and Mauricio Umansky expressed skepticism Wednesday about multiple listing service policies that would ban pocket and off-market listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17