Questions, Some Answers on New MLS Policy as Industry Digests ‘Exempt’ Listings
After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association...
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NAR Will Not Alter Clear Cooperation, But Adds New ‘Exempt’ Designation
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today officially announced what appears to be its final decision related to the controversial...
Alabama Passes Law Contradicting NAR Settlement
Back in November, as a judge considered final approval of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) landmark settlement agreement, NAR...
DOJ Reiterates MLS PIN Settlement Objections Ahead of Hearing
Attorneys for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division yesterday submitted their latest response to a proposed settlement in the...
William Raveis Settles Commission Lawsuits After Arbitration Denied
William Raveis Real Estate, one of the last large independent brokerages to continue the fight against commission class-action lawsuits, struck...
Rocket Announces $1.75 Billion Acquisition of Redfin
In an announcement Monday morning, Rocket, the parent company of Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and a handful of other mostly...
Ninth Circuit Affirms REX v. Zillow Ruling, Rejects DOJ Argument
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed a lower court decision denying listing service startup REX’s attempt to revive...
Keller Williams Brings on Private Equity Firm After 42 Years of Private Ownership
Keller Williams, privately owned since 1983, has brought in an outside investor, CoreLogic’s parent company, Stone Point Capital, a Connecticut-based...
CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Rocket, Jason Mitchell Group
The Consumer FInancial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has dismissed a lawsuit against Rocket Homes and the Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) with...
Pending Sales Shrink as Economists Fear Extended Winter Freeze
Prospective homebuyers and sellers remain cold, wary and economically pressured this winter, as the latest data from the National Association...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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