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.
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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.
What real estate agents need to know about the spring housing market
Experts say the challenge for real estate and mortgage professionals is interpreting signals without overreacting to short-term fluctuations.
NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership
NAR said its statement goes along with its long-standing position that sharing properties on the MLS provides transparency in the marketplace.
RezeLink AI platform aims to accelerate title search workflows
The platform will debut first for users of SoftPro — with additional title production system integrations planned for future releases.
FinCEN’s AML rule reshaping title processes — and buyer behavior
The rule is already prompting operational changes, new workflows and questions from buyers and sellers first encountering the requirements.
NAR speaks out on “coming soon” listings
NAR says it has no national “coming soon” policy, leaving listing status rules to local MLSs and emphasizing MLS benefits for consumers and competition.