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California’s Red Oak Realty goes green

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The company is now buying carbon offsets, will help clients do the same, and has achieved official green certification for its facilities. Continue reading →

NAR to federal court in REX case: Ignore the DOJ

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REX calls out NAR for alleged “false assertions” while NAR alleges REX is blaming others for its “business shortcomings” and that “consumers are not interested” in REX’s services Continue reading →

Lawmakers urge investigation into Zillow acquisition of ShowingTime

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Rep. Ken Buck and Sen. Mike Lee, ranking members of the House and Senate antitrust subcommittees, have asked the FTC to “closely examine competition issues” in real estate. Continue reading →

Federal eviction ban survives another day

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A judge ruled on Friday that the latest eviction moratorium is likely illegal, but that it’s ultimately up to a higher court to decide if it can continue. Continue reading →

New Fannie Mae rule may help renters qualify for a mortgage

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Would-be homebuyers with thin credit files will have a better chance of getting approved for a mortgage if they’ve been paying their rent consistently, thanks to changes to Fannie Mae’s automated underwriting system taking effect next month. Continue reading →

DOJ intervenes in REX antitrust suit against NAR and Zillow

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The federal agency says NAR can’t use a 2008 consent decree to shield itself from investigation of its rules. Continue reading →

First American to pay $1.185M over alleged perks for real estate agents

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Networking group provided video marketing of listings, bus caravans to promote listings, investigators allege. Continue reading →

Looking back: A brief history of real estate team crackdowns

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A new Connecticut law that limits team names is just the latest in a list of regulations impacting real estate teams and their branding. Continue reading →

HUD scores a C in cyber security test, other agencies fare worse

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Report finds seven federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, have failed to protect Americans’ personal and financial information. Continue reading →

New eviction moratorium likely coming for most renters

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The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of U.S. renters. Continue reading →