Tech Pulse: Realtor.com acquires Zenlist; Zillow unveils new tools
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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.
Survey: Down payment concerns delay homeownership for many
Among those who are postponing or not planning to purchase, one-third cite insufficient income as the primary obstacle.
How many listings have been impacted by Zillow’s new policy?
Zillow’s listing access standards went into full effect on Monday. The company says only a “small” number of listings have been impacted.
NAR: Homebuyers still have down payment misconceptions
One of the most persistent misconceptions among aspiring homeowners is that a 20% down payment is required to buy a home.
Mayors back Realtor.com’s campaign to address the housing crisis
The resolution acknowledges the mounting housing affordability crisis and calls for policy reforms at all levels of government.
15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval
Some big names in real estate — including Side, Keyes Co. and JPAR — have reason to celebrate after the final approval of their settlements.
Inventory is rising, but existing home sales remain in a major slump
Last month was the slowest May for existing home sales since 2009. They were down 0.7% year-over-year to 4.03 million, and sales in the West were down significantly.