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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 →

Strong Fannie, Freddie results set the stage for debate over their future

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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 →

New law will limit what teams can call themselves

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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 →

Low-income tenants sue developer, allege ‘poor door’ discrimination

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Tenants who won a lottery to live at Fifteen Hudson Yards are suing the developer for violating New York City’s “poor door” ban, which bans separate entrances for low-income residents. Continue reading →