NAR told the US Patent and Trademark Office on Monday that an NYC-based investment firm that operates fintech marketplace Republic has stepped over the line with its logo. What do you think?
The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR
That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. But some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says
In another loss for the National Association of Realtors, the court ruled the US Department of Justice can reopen its investigation into rules around commission sharing
New laws enacted to prevent the use of Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Services — or NTRAPs — are sweeping the nation as critics decry alleged deceptive and predatory practices
The new price point marks a strategy shift for the company, which buys homes in vacation markets, converts them into LLCs and sells shares to up to eight buyers
The key policy item for first-term Mayor Brandon Johnson would have raised an estimated $100M through a tax hike on real estate sales
The verdict in the monumental Sitzer | Burnett commission case in Missouri — plus oversight by federal regulators — has splintered the industry as it scrambles to figure out how to move forward
Proposed settlement represents 'nothing short of a sea change' for Realtors as NAR agrees to pay $418M and make sweeping changes
NAR would agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to set compensation for buyer brokers as part of the settlement. HomeServices of America not included in the deal
A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot
The sheriff has been ordered to arrest a landlord twice named worst in New York City and bring him to Rikers Island for up to 60 days over hundreds of building violations
Some Realtors and the attorney general in Washington, D.C., have come forward with criticism of Curbio. Executives say the complaints represent a tiny fraction of the thousands it has helped
Voters are set to decide on March 19 whether they want to quadruple the tax buyers pay on real estate purchases above $1.5M. Realtors say it amounts to a secret tax and rent hike
The New York City-based real estate news site, a resource for buyers, sellers and renters, briefly ceased publication last week before announcing Monday it had been acquired
Rent is now 0.7% lower for one-bedroom rentals nationwide than it was a year ago, but some markets are still seeing significant increases, new report shows
Advocates had hoped to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial real estate purchases if voters approved the measure next month
RE/MAX announced it was making changes to its executive team after revenue fell for a sixth consecutive quarter to end 2023. Amy Lessinger will succeed Bailey as president
The company said it expects to grow total revenue 19% to 22% this year as it continues its expansion as an industry leader
The Department of Justice said a proposed settlement in the major antitrust lawsuit might itself violate federal law and said buyers should negotiate their broker's commission directly
