What the proliferation of private listings could mean for fair housing
Fair housing experts offer their thoughts on what a repeal of CCP and more private listings could mean for members of protected classes.
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The cost of real estate commission clarity
While commissions aren’t dropping precipitously, other challenges are percolating for agents.
Home sales disappoint at the end of April
Weekly single-family home sales came in 8% below the same time last year, and condo sales came in 19% fewer.
Earnnest, CRMLS enter strategic partnership
CRMLS subscribers now have access to Earnnest’s digital earnest money platform at no cost via the REcore dashboard.
Reba McEntire joins Realtor.com marketing campaign targeting struggling homebuyers
The campaign incorporates sitcom-style ads that draw on real experiences and attempt to ease the emotional toll of the homebuying process.
LERETA, Sagent integrate real estate tax and flood service solutions
The collaboration aims to provide better access to real-time tax data, flood zone determinations, payment processing and automated monitoring.
Realtors clash over NAR speech code
Critics argue that the code violates free speech rights, while supporters say it’s needed to uphold ethical standards.
HomeServices of America announces more executive changes
Alex Seavall steps into an expanded role, while Candace Adams take over Chris Kelly’s vacated role as executive vice president.
New York Times relights the fuse on NAR settlement, cooperative compensation
Debra Kamin, the Times’ real estate reporter, discussed the NAR settlement business practice changes this week on an episode of “The Daily.”
Compass has sued an MLS. History could shed light on its antitrust claims
A brokerage and eventually the FTC sued Realcomp in the mid-2000s over a listing policy, an echo of Compass’s suit against NWMLS.