California's Red Oak Realty goes green
The company is now buying carbon offsets and will help clients do the same, and it has achieved official green certification for its facilities
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
NAR to federal court in REX case: Ignore the DOJ
REX calls out NAR for alleged 'false assertions,' while NAR alleges REX is blaming others for its 'business shortcomings' and that 'consumers are not interested' in REX's services
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 17
Lawmakers urge investigation into Zillow acquisition of ShowingTime
Rep. Ken Buck and Sen. Mike Lee, ranking members of the House and Senate antitrust subcommittees, have asked the FTC to 'closely examine competition issues' in real estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 16
Federal eviction ban survives another day
A judge ruled on Friday that the latest eviction moratorium is likely illegal, but that it's ultimately up to a higher court to decide if it can continue
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 13
New Fannie Mae rule may help renters qualify for a mortgage
Consistent rent payments can boost prospects of borrowers with thin credit files
by Matt Carter Aug 11
DOJ intervenes in REX antitrust suit against NAR and Zillow
The federal agency says NAR can't use a 2008 consent decree to shield itself from investigation of its rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 10
First American to pay $1.185M over alleged perks for real estate agents
Networking group allegedly provided video marketing, bus caravans to promote listings
by Matt Carter Aug 6
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