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Zillow, Realogy support bill for LGBTQ protections in housing

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Zillow and Realogy joined 159 other businesses to announce their support their support of the Equality Act, ahead of its expected re-introduction into Congress next week. Continue reading →

Bankrate successor to pay $28M in fines for fraud scheme

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Baton Holdings, the successor company to financial services and marketing company Bankrate, has agreed to pay $28 million in fines to resolve a government investigation into accounting and a securities fraud scheme carried out by former executives.  Continue reading →

5 ways agents can accidentally break rules and face fines

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In an industry replete with regulations, you might find yourself facing hefty fines for rules you were unaware of or simply forgot about. Here are five ways agents get fined that can hamper their bottom line. Continue reading →

NYC Council aims to limit rental broker fees, security deposits

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Members of the New York City Council took aim at the fees associated with renting an apartment in New York City, which sometimes requires prospective tenants to spend thousands of dollars in deposits and charges to obtain. Continue reading →

Court upholds dismissal in Zestimate lawsuit

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The United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit upheld a May ruling to dismiss a lawsuit filed against real estate technology giant Zillow. Continue reading →

PHH to pay $750k over military service member foreclosures

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PHH Mortgage agreed to pay $750,000 to six service members in response to allegations that the mortgage company unlawfully foreclosed on their homes.  Continue reading →

Will deal to end shutdown kick-start real estate sales?

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Congressional leaders and President Donald Trump reached a deal on a continuing resolution Friday that will fund the government for three weeks. The deal ensures all government employees will receive their paychecks next week, including backpay missed … Continue reading →

New drone rules could pave way for listing photos that truly ‘pop’

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The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new rules that would allow drones to be flown at night and over people without waivers. Continue reading →

Microsoft is putting up $500M to help affordability crisis in Seattle

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Microsoft announced Wednesday a plan to invest $500 million in affordable housing solutions for Seattle and the Puget Sound area in Washington, to alleviate the stress tech job growth is putting on the housing market. Continue reading →

Government raises fines for RESPA violations

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is raising the price of its fines to adjust for inflation, including penalties for violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). The new fine amounts became law when they were entered i… Continue reading →