Compass taps former NAR settlement attorney Ethan Glass as chief legal officer
Glass represented the National Association of Realtors in the Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit, and Compass in its lawsuit against Northwest MLS.
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Is the real estate industry getting its antitrust enforcement wish?
Many real estate professionals hoped for weaker antitrust scrutiny from a Trump DOJ, and so far it appears they are getting their wish
NAR faces new antitrust suit over alleged steering
A Florida broker claims that NAR steers homebuyers to use a buyer’s agent by making it hard for them to directly contact the listing agent.
Redfin: A year after the NAR settlement, agent commissions are up
Data from Redfin shows that buyer’s agent commissions are on the rise one year after the NAR commission lawsuit settlement went into effect.
Outdated tax law could cost senior homeowners looking to sell
The home equity tax law hasn’t been updated since 1997, meaning senior homeowners could pay a sizable chunk in taxes when they go to sell.
Home prices hit all-time high, but more inventory cools price growth
Although home prices hit an all-time high in June, inventory growth helped slow down the increase in prices to just 2% year over year.
Tech Pulse: Realtor.com acquires Zenlist; Zillow unveils new tools
Tech Pulse is HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends.
Realtors Relief Foundation sends $500K to Texas flood victims
The funding — distributed through Texas Realtors and eight local associations — will be used to help residents cover housing payments.
NAR moves to dismiss California agent antitrust suit
NAR claims that John Diaz has failed to allege direct harm in his complaint. Diaz’s original suit was dismissed last year.
NorthstarMLS says no to delayed marketing exempt listings
The Minnesota-based MLS is adopting NAR’s mandatory Multiple Listing Options policy but will not implement delayed listings.