Illinois Bill Could Enshrine Clear Cooperation Rules Into State Law
Private real estate listings—ones listed through private networks outside of Multiple Listing Services (MLSs)—are a topic of debate and strong...
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Court Report: Zillow Denies Buyer Plaintiffs Access to Data; DOJ Shifts Course on NAR
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
As the Market Shifts, New Opportunities Emerge…but Are Agents Ready?
Above, from left, RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston; Donny Samson, CEO, Samson Properties, Keller Williams Capital Properties President Kymber...
Job Growth Slows, but Remains Steady in May
Jobs continued to see growth in May, albeit at a slower rate than previous months, as the unemployment rate remained...
NAR Repeals No-Commingling Rule After Meeting Closed to Media
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) voted today to rescind the optional “no-commingling rule,” also known as the “segregation rule,”...
NAR Narrows Code of Ethics to Professional Conduct, Removes ‘Hate Speech,’ Defines ‘Harassment’
The National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Board of Directors has moved forward with amendments to NAR’s Standard of Practice 10-5...
Housing Market Suffers Lowest Home Sales in 30 Years, Says Lawrence Yun
Above, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun WASHINGTON D.C.—The housing market is experiencing its worst two-year stretch for home sales in...
Report: Economic Concerns Putting Downward Pressure on Home Prices
As the spring home-buying season comes to an end, have prices across the country increased? The latest Cotality Home Price...
NAR Voting on ‘Hate-Speech’ Code of Ethics Changes Thursday
WASHINGTON D.C.—An update to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Code of Ethics and standard practices is in the works—with...
DOJ Withdraws Objections From MLS PIN Settlement, but Leaves Door Open for Future Action
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially withdrawn its objections from MLS PIN’s settlement in the Nosalek lawsuit in a...
Now Hear This! 7 House Sounds Buyer and Seller Clients Shouldn’t Ignore
Sounds can indicate that there’s an issue with the health of a house, whether it’s the seller client who owns it or the buyer client taking a look-see. Read more.
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