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
Co-ops in Westchester County now have to explain why they reject buyers. Will NYC be next?
Late last month, the amendment to the Co-op Disclosure Law passed through the Westchester County Board of Legislators 15 votes to two, effective immediately.
by Libertina Brandt Jul 7
Here's the timeline of the NAR-DOJ legal battle
The US Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 6
A woman holding up a hand in objection
The antitrust regulator said the trade group refused to modify the deal to protect the agency's ability to investigate other NAR conduct that could impact real estate competition
Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination
The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York's Westchester County
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
US Supreme Court denies Realtors' request to lift CDC eviction ban
Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the federal agency exceeded its authority but ban's current July 31 expiration date would allow for 'more orderly distribution' of rental assistance funds
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 30
With new FTC chair, expect greater scrutiny on the real estate industry
Lina Khan's appointment at the Federal Trade Commission last week appears to indicate the Biden administration plans to take an aggressive approach to antitrust regulation
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 29
Lenders who rely on AI, algorithms could face new legal risks
The Department of Housing and Urban Development plans on rescinding the Trump administration's protections for lenders accused of inadvertent discrimination
by Matt Carter Jun 28
FHA relaxes underwriting for student loan borrowers
Lenders can use borrower's actual monthly student loan payment when calculating their overall debt burden
by Matt Carter Jun 25
They came for 2-sided deals — then a pocket listing debate broke out
Despite its title — 'The End of the Two-Sided Deal: Will This Be The New Normal?' — a panel at Inman Connect quickly turned into an intense debate over the role of pocket listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
Brad Inman calls for bold leadership on pocket listings, NIMBYism
During a speech kicking off Inman Connect, Inman said that the industry has evolved quickly during difficult times, but needs bold leadership to overcome challenges that are holding up supply
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
Canada tightening mortgage standards as home prices soar
Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton and Montréal are markets of particular concern
by Matt Carter May 21
Florida Realtors bring new challenge to federal eviction ban
The repeal of CDC moratorium is currently stayed and pending appeal in a case brought by Alabama Realtors
by Matt Carter May 20
Watchdog group asks FTC to review Quicken Loans mortgage ads
Ads promise 'No Registration, No Login' but the website requires you to do both
by Matt Carter May 19