Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

Zillow, NAR formed ‘group boycott’ to enforce commission rule: REX

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On Monday, REX alleged that the National Association of Realtors and Zillow use NAR’s segregation rule to hinder competitors who don’t comply with NAR’s commission rule. Continue reading →

StreetEasy arms renters to fight housing voucher discrimination

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New pop-up informs renters that it’s illegal to discriminate by legal source of income in New York and New Jersey. Continue reading →

Updater acquires on-demand moving service Dolly

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Moving and relocation app Updater has acquired Dolly, an on-demand local moving and delivery service, for an undisclosed price, the company announced this week. Continue reading →

DOJ hints NAR’s pocket listing policy may be in its crosshairs

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Agency letter offers first clue that the Clear Cooperation Policy may be part of a “broader investigation” into trade group’s rules. Continue reading →

Zillow, NAR slam REX’s alleged use of antitrust as a business strategy

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Real estate giants Zillow and the National Association of Realtors are attempting to get an antitrust lawsuit filed by REX Real Estate tossed, hitting back against the discount brokerage’s allegations that it is the target of an illegal boycott. … Continue reading →

Hispanics most likely to get family help to buy a home: Redfin

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Redfin report found that 52 percent of Hispanic homeowners lived with family or friends without paying rent to save for housing costs. Continue reading →

Mega MLSs join forces in common database

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NorthstarMLS and MARIS hope to help smaller MLSs keep their autonomy while cutting down costs for brokers and agents and helping them provide better service to consumers. Continue reading →

NAR ‘cut a deal’ with Trump DOJ to undermine commission suits: CFA

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The National Association of Realtors countered that the Consumer Federation of America’s assertions are “wrong and misleading” and “commissions are very much negotiable.” Continue reading →