BREAKING: Howard Hanna Settles Commission Lawsuits After Long Fight
One of the last major holdouts in the commission lawsuits has struck a settlement deal, with Pennsylvania-based independent brokerage Howard...
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Jobs Data Comes in Strong—Though Economists Say Too Early to Celebrate
Real estate professionals—and the country at large—breathed a sigh of relief this morning, as the latest data on the labor...
Zillow Will Withhold Tools From NYC Agents Who Do Not Comply With Listing Standards
As Zillow continues to lead a nationwide pushback against private listing networks, the portal giant is bringing its new standards...
Bill Abolishing Florida Real Estate Commission Likely Dead, REALTOR® President Says
Above, Tim Weisheyer A proposed bill that would have abolished the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) appears to be dead,...
Majority of MLSs Spurn ‘No-Commingling Rule’ as Zillow Shifts Search
The “no-commingling rule,” an optional MLS policy crafted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in the 2000s in the...
Judge Dismisses Harassment, Retaliation Claims by Former NAR Employee
A judge this week dismissed most sexual harassment and discrimination claims by Roshani Sheth, a former employee of the National...
Fed Members Hold the Line After Trump Criticism, Threats
After an initial firestorm sparked by President Donald Trump’s sharply critical—and threatening—comments directed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last...
DOJ, MLS PIN Plaintiffs Hold ‘Substantive’ Conversations on Settlement
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
Zillow Bans Most Private Listings, Setting Up Potential Conflict With Brokerages
In a major policy announcement today, portal giant Zillow sharply escalated a long-simmering dispute over private listings, implementing what the...
Recession ‘Probably Inevitable’ as Housing Economists Parse ‘Whiplash’
Words like “turmoil” and "uncertainty" rarely describe an environment where people are eager to buy and sell real estate. Unfortunately,...
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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