The housing blind spot: Why the Senate’s housing bill is a start, not a solution
The ROAD to Housing Act passed 89 to 10, but omits employer housing benefits like tax free savings and matching support.
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What a visit to NAR revealed about leadership change
A first-hand NAR HQ visit points to leadership effort and advocacy, but highlights unresolved issues on pay and member trust.
The ground just shifted: coming soon listings are taking over real estate
Portals and brokerages expand coming soon pre marketing, raising questions about IDX feeds, MLS rules and seller choice.
Midwest Real Estate Data moves to abandon NAR membership requirement
Under the change approved Monday, partner groups would have the option to offer MLS access to licensed agents who are not Realtors.
Compass dismisses antitrust lawsuit against Zillow over listing policy
Compass moved to dismiss its Zillow antitrust suit without prejudice after Zillow clarified its listing access standards policy.
Washington law limits private listing networks for homes
A new Washington law effective in early June bans marketing listings to select buyer groups unless also marketed to the general public.
eXp defendants move to toss Roberts sexual assault lawsuit ahead of April hearing
Los Angeles federal judge set an April 17 hearing on summary judgment motions by eXp World, its CEO and two former agents.
Judge rejects bid to cut CFPB funding
The ruling blocks acting CFPB Director Russell Vought from using a new legal interpretation to cut off the agency’s funding stream.
ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, housing supply
Consumer advocates say new rules for investors are necessary to prevent entire neighborhoods from being dominated by rental homes.
CoStar pushes back on activist investors’ reporting criticism
The dispute stems from CoStar’s heavy investment in Homes.com and whether it is creating or impeding long-term value and shareholder wealth.