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Trump administration proposes massive cuts to HUD

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The President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2021 calls for the elimination of block grant programs and a reduction of HUD’s budget by 15 percent. Continue reading →

Brokerages, REBNY to sue New York state over brokers’ fee adjustment

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The trade association confirmed it plans to file a lawsuit on Feb. 10 over new guidance that would have landlords in New York City pay brokers’ fees. Continue reading →

What does a rental agent in NYC do, anyway?

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Real estate brokers explain all of the responsibilities of the rental agent as the burden of paying them shifts to landlords in NYC. Continue reading →

African American homeownership lowest since 1968 — when Fair Housing Act passed: NAR official

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The National Association of Realtors held its second annual policy forum on Thursday in Washington D.C. and discussed the widening racial gap and its impact on homeownership. Continue reading →

How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing

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In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here’s how the association did it. Continue reading →

Sudden ban on rental broker fees in New York draws outrage from real estate industry, praise from renters

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Individual agents and brokers blasted the decision, saying it would eventually pass the costs onto consumers in the form of higher rent. Continue reading →

Sudden ban on rental broker fees in New York draws outrage from real estate industry, praise from renters

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Individual agents and brokers blasted the decision, saying it would eventually pass the costs onto consumers in the form of higher rent. Continue reading →

NAR president applauds Trump’s State of the Union address

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NAR President Vince Malta praised President Trump’s mention of Opportunity Zones, infrastructure reform and association health plans. Continue reading →

Bright MLS: No fines issued as pocket listing ban kicks in

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The Mid-Atlantic organization fines brokers $5,000 for marketing listings without putting them in the MLS. But days after those fines went into effect, everyone appears to be complying. Continue reading →

Statewide single-family zoning reform gets canned in Virginia

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Virginia’s Land Use Committee unanimously rejected Delegate Ibraheem Samirah’s plan to upzone single-family neighborhoods across the state. Continue reading →