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
StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn't the issue
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
NYC's tax revenue soars, while job market faces its own challenges
Real estate-related taxes soared to an all-time high of $37B last year. That figure is expected to climb even higher to $40B in 2025, according to a REBNY report
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 31
Pam Liebman: Most listings should be 'shared amongst everybody'
The CEO of Corcoran appeared at Inman on Tour Nashville Tuesday and expressed support for Clear Cooperation. She also said the best market is simply one where agents can transact
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
What's next under President-elect Trump's 2nd term? The economy
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
Inman unveils class of 2025 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Reinvented award winners
The 2025 Power Players award celebrates 143 leaders whose power and influence are shaping real estate's future. This marks the start of a year dedicated to honoring the best of our community
by Inman Jan 21
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
NYC Council passes bill to end broker fees for renters
The bill shifts responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners in hopes of easing affordability woes. However, opponents say the bill will only raise costs for renters in the long run
by Marian McPherson Nov 13
Judge pauses New York antitrust suits over plaintiff objections
Plaintiffs allege REBNY and dozens of real estate brokerages perpetrated a 'wholly separate conspiracy' from the claims resolved by the NAR settlement, but defendants disagree
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 26
REBNY leads 1,500 NYC agents at rally in opposition to broker fee bill
REBNY members on Wednesday demonstrated against the FARE Act, a bill that would require rental property owners to cover the cost of broker fees, rather than pass them off on tenants
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass
The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly 2-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass' tech was 'light years ahead of other brokerages'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
New commission lawsuit in New York may draw FTC attention
The antitrust case from homebuyer and homeseller Hao Zhe Wang alleges MLS and broker services are illegally tied
Kevelyn Guzman to take reins of Coldwell Banker Warburg in 2024
The firm's current COO will adopt the role of Coldwell Banker Warburg regional vice president in January, as current president Frederick Warburg Peters steps into the role of president emeritus
New commission suits and strategies: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Nov. 10-16, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 17
New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams
A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14