Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission

Redfin-owned RentPath names ParkMobile chief exec as new CEO

By Marian McPherson | July 29, 2021 - 5:36 pm |July 29, 2021 Uncategorized

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Jon Ziglar, formerly the CEO of ParkMobile, will lead the newly acquired RentPath’s growth strategy, product expansion and listing integration into the Redfin platform. Continue reading →

Dueling NAR and REX op-eds hint that DOJ will target commissions

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 22, 2021 - 2:32 pm |July 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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National Association of Realtors: “The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure.” Continue reading →

3 ways Biden could change real estate

By Marian McPherson | July 19, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 19, 2021 Uncategorized

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Real estate experts share how President Biden’s latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits. Continue reading →

Here’s the timeline of the NAR-DOJ legal battle

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 6, 2021 - 3:43 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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The U.S. Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way. Continue reading →

With new FTC chair, expect greater scrutiny on the real estate industry

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 29, 2021 - 3:35 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

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Lina Khan’s appointment at the Federal Trade Commission last week appears to indicate the Biden administration plans to take an aggressive approach to antitrust regulation. Continue reading →

FTC and CFPB to landlords: We’ll hold you accountable to eviction ban

By Lillian Dickerson | May 4, 2021 - 4:22 pm |May 4, 2021 Uncategorized

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The joint letter issued to landlords entreated them to ensure that they and their debt collectors were fully complying with the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Continue reading →

CoStar to acquire listing site Homes.com

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 14, 2021 - 9:00 pm |April 14, 2021 Uncategorized

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The $156 million purchase should help the company continue its push into the world of residential real estate. Continue reading →

Don’t become phishing bait! Use these 5 tips to stay safe

By Troy Palmquist | February 27, 2020 - 10:36 am |February 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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As broker owners, we need to do a better job at being more aware of scams and learn how to avoid them. Here are a few tips I’ve gleaned from cybersecurity experts that will help keep you and your agents safe. Continue reading →

Court rules in favor of FTC in mortgage relief scheme

By Patrick Kearns | December 30, 2019 - 10:39 pm |December 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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The FTC originally halted the operations of 13 companies accused of falsely promising consumers it could help them stave off foreclosure. Continue reading →

FTC slaps duo with $6 million fine for defrauding Section 8 renters

By Marian McPherson | December 17, 2019 - 1:16 pm |December 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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Steven and Kevin Shayan defrauded more than 500,000 Section 8 voucher recipients by asking them to pay for access to exclusive listings that didn’t exist. Continue reading →