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
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
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
The federal agency says NAR can’t use a 2008 consent decree to shield itself from investigation of its rules. Continue reading
Networking group provided video marketing of listings, bus caravans to promote listings, investigators allege. Continue reading
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
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
The moratorium comes shortly after the previous eviction ban expired, and could ultimately cover 90 percent of U.S. renters. Continue reading
Both companies benefited from rising home prices, and a resurgence in refinancings prompted by falling mortgage rates, which have come down from 2021 peaks seen in March. Continue reading
Dozens of teams will likely have to rebrand thanks to a state law that prohibits the use of terms such as “group” and “LLC.” Continue reading