New York brokers double down on FARE Act opposition as city fights back
The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the New York State Association of Realtors, real estate brokerages and landlords have appealed a lower court's decision to toss their free speech claims against the broker fee law
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 26
REBNY sues the City of New York to stop FARE Act enforcement
The New York City Council passed a bill to shift responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners last month. Real Estate Board of New York is attempting to stop its enforcement
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
New York mandates higher fines, more training to combat housing discrimination
Broker and agent license fees and fines will go toward a new Anti-Discrimination in Housing Fund for fair housing testing
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 29
New York state makes remote online notarizations permanent
As more states allow RON, California and North Carolina are among notable holdouts
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
Male agents aren't as worried about safety as women. Here's why they're wrong
'The guys who got up and left when they heard the topic are the ones who most need to be there,' real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins told Inman
New York market snapshot: Agents are busy, but inventory is scarce
Agents in New York state can't do in-person showings or open houses. But they told Inman that at least some price points are still seeing a lot of action
by Jim Dalrymple II May 15
Inman's state-by-state guide to reopening the economy
As the coronavirus pandemic gradually improves, a patchwork of plans to reopen local economies has emerged across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II May 14
Luxury snapshot: Housing markets will thrive after pandemic setbacks
Agents in 5 of the country's most glamorous enclaves have been impacted by the pandemic along with everyone else. But they also envision a sharp recovery in the months to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
New York state clarifies: Home showings should only be virtual
After confirming that home showings were 'essential business' to New York Realtors on Wednesday, the Empire State Development Corp. clarified on Thursday that home showings should be conducted virtually
A close-up of the Federal Reserve seal on a $20 bill
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has applied for federal disaster unemployment assistance, which would provide financial aid to more than 1.2 million independent contractors
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Brokerages, REBNY to sue New York state over brokers' fee adjustment
The trade association confirmed it plans to file a lawsuit on Feb. 10 over new guidance that would have landlords in New York City pay brokers' fees
by Patrick Kearns Feb 7
New York State's supply of homes continues to fall
New York State Association of Realtors releases statewide housing statistics for July
by Kimberly Manning Aug 29
Both Brooklyn and Queens dropped in closings but grew in median price
by Jennifer Riner May 30
New York state achieves pre-recession market sales
Over 100,000 property sales for third straight year
by Jennifer Riner Feb 3
NYC brokerage launches division catering to growing numbers of second-home purchases
Luxury, coastal markets along the East Coast the primary targets
by Erik Pisor Sep 25