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NAR claps back on commission attacks

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The trade group’s president accuses commission detractors of duplicity “for a payout” under the guise of protecting consumers. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: Should brokerages police industry violations?

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Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A rule-abiding agent is frustrated by her local association’s failure to penalize serious wrongdoers appropriately, especi… Continue reading →

Study commissioned by REX claims commissions are deeply inflated

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Real estate commissions are inflated by as much as $50 billion per year due to the lack of price competition created by having listing brokers set co-op fees for buyer brokers, according to the report in the Berkeley Business Law Journal. Continue reading →

Marcia Fudge sworn in as HUD secretary with a fair housing focus

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NAR looks forward to working with Fudge “to address racial disparities in real estate and our nation’s persistent housing affordability crisis.” Continue reading →

Lawmakers, economists worry home price growth will ‘choke off’ buyers

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Economists told Politico the yearslong imbalance of demand and supply will come to a head this year as first-time buyers give up on homeownership. Continue reading →

NAR: ‘We haven’t seen a deluge’ of hate speech cases

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The trade group’s professional standards committee will vote on case interpretations in May to help evaluate complaints. Continue reading →

NAR CEO on racial injustice: ‘This is not a new issue’

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Bob Goldberg reminded attendees at Inman Connect Now that the current situation is a long-standing one, and equality and fairness in housing is the trade group’s mission. Continue reading →

CEO of realtor.com operator Move: ‘The game’s not over’

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David Doctorow says realtor.com can contribute to “helping consumers think about making great homes and, when needed, sell homes” in partnership with the industry. Continue reading →

Cash en route to small businesses after House approves new stimulus bill

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The new stimulus bill includes $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is supposed to help small firms through the pandemic. Continue reading →

32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR

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Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →