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
The Consumer Federation of America says dual agency should be banned, but double-ending should not be so long as agents discount their commission and act as facilitators
The Consumer Federation of America and the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group argue that prohibiting rebates to buyers and sellers stifles commission competition and harms consumers
41% of state real estate regulatory agency websites present 'poor' information to homebuyers and sellers while devoting themselves entirely to real estate professionals, according to a new report by the Consumer Federation of America
Redfin's iBuying program and ancillary services should continue to be important parts of the company's expansion. It'll also have to contend with flashy rivals and a fair housing lawsuit
A new analysis by the Consumer Federation of America determined that 51% of consumers believe referral fees are unfair if they aren't disclosed
The study, released Monday by the Consumer Federation of America, also warns consumers to be skeptical of agent ratings.
In a new study, the Consumer Federation of America calls real estate disclosures 'confusing,' and calls out agents for not doing enough to explain them
Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large
Buyers and sellers don't know whose interests agents represent, says the Consumer Federation of America
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings