Author Archives: Marian McPherson

New York City’s strict short-term rental law goes into effect

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New York City’s law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, hosts must stay in the unit with their guests. Continue reading →

NAR throws support behind Bob Goldberg in face of growing unrest

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Support for the embattled CEO, who many expected to announce his early retirement as a result of a fast-moving harassment scandal, came late Thursday with a statement from new president Tracy Kasper. Continue reading →

John Davis files a racketeering lawsuit against Keller Williams

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Three months after a Texas judge sent former Keller Williams CEO John Davis’ $300 million fraud suit against the franchisor to arbitration, Davis is back with new racketeering claims. Continue reading →

Tracy Kasper emerges as president of fractured NAR amid mild dissent

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One day into Tracy Kasper’s term as president of the National Association of Realtors, some agents have raised doubts about her ability to set the 115-year-old organization on the right path. Continue reading →

Pending home sales climb to 2023 high following months of declines

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Pending home sales rose 0.7 percent from June to July, reversing seven months of declines. However, rising rates and home prices are poised to stifle sales growth into the fall, Redfin said. Continue reading →

Keller Williams agent killed in boat accident before Mega Agent Camp

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Beloved Keller Williams Moorestown agent Rob Montalbano died in a Lake Travis boating accident on Aug. 13. His brokerage and community have rallied to raise more than $68,000 for funeral costs. Continue reading →

Industry veteran Katie Kossev is Side’s new Texas managing broker

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The Kossev Group founder Katie Kossev will be responsible for helping Side’s 60 Texas partners grow their businesses through hands-on coaching and support, the company said. Continue reading →

13K NYC rent-stabilized units have been vacant since 2021: Study

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NYC’s Independent Budget Office’s latest study found 13,362 rent-stabilized units have been empty for at least two years. They said it’s “impossible” to know if landlords are justifiably keeping them unrented. Continue reading →

Compass agent says she was axed for speaking out at school board

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California-based agent Janet Roberson told Inman she was dismissed from Compass after her testimony at a school board meeting caught the attention of her team leader earlier this month. Continue reading →