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House narrowly passes temporary repeal of SALT deduction cap

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The California Association of Realtors praised the passage of the bill, which lifts the cap imposed by Trump’s 2017 tax reform. Continue reading →

The most-read news stories of 2019

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Amazon tiny homes, the bombshell buyer’s broker commission lawsuits and all things Keller Williams were top-of-mind for Inman readers in 2019. Continue reading →

FTC slaps duo with $6 million fine for defrauding Section 8 renters

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Steven and Kevin Shayan defrauded more than 500,000 Section 8 voucher recipients by asking them to pay for access to exclusive listings that didn’t exist. Continue reading →

What steering is and how to avoid it

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In light of the explosive “Newsday” article, here is a look at what steering is, why it’s critical to fully understand it and how to avoid it both personally and for your brokerage. Continue reading →

Rent control is getting more popular, but does it actually work?

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Rents are rising faster than inflation and there is unlikely to be a “significant softening of rental markets.” Continue reading →

Fair housing mistakes are rampant — are you getting it right? 

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Follow these best practices to ensure that you’re not falling afoul of the federal fair housing laws. Continue reading →

‘It’s a hard sell’: Car-free homes coming to sprawling Phoenix area

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Ryan Johnson left Opendoor in 2018 to co-found Culdesac, which now says it’s building the first from-scratch, car-free community in the U.S. Continue reading →

Long Island Realtors under investigation for discrimination

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NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents. Continue reading →

Zillow is working to block discriminatory ads on its website

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The company is working with the attorney general’s office in Washington, D.C. The efforts come amid a growing interest in fighting real estate discrimination. Continue reading →

Corcoran CEO: Newsday report should be ‘wake-up call to this industry’

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Pam Liebman dishes on coded discriminatory language in real estate and the Fair Housing Act training that all new agents at Corcoran are required to attend. Continue reading →