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Viral Zillow listing featured lines of white powder on kitchen counter. Was it cocaine?

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The listing, for a 5-bedroom home in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park, hit social media after homeowners and agents noticed the powder in one of the property photos. Continue reading →

CMLS throws support behind NAR pocket listing ban

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The Council of Multiple Listing Services on Wednesday became the latest organization to throw its support behind a polarizing policy proposal that would ban most off-market and pocket listings. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban

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In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban. Continue reading →

Landlords who denied ex-convicts settle landmark housing case

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The precedent-setting $1.19 million settlement hinged on allegations that managers said ex-convicts would “scare” employees. Continue reading →

Bright MLS: Pocket listing ban won’t hurt discount brokerages

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Bright MLS is facing resistance to a new policy that bans pocket listings, but it said Tuesday the rule will still let discount brokerages customize commission offers. Continue reading →

Home prices to spike in 2020: CoreLogic

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Home prices in September grew by 0.4 percent from August and 3.5 percent year-over-year, according to a CoreLogic Home Price Index and Forecast report. Continue reading →