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New York broker fee ban paused amid industry lawsuit

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On Monday, a judge issued a temporary restraining order for a rule that would shift the burden of paying the fees from tenants to landlords. Continue reading →

A new language for real estate, a new marketplace

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My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses. Continue reading →

What you should understand about the NYC rental broker fee changes

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Agents need to take their clients behind the headlines and explain how New York City’s change to brokers’ fees could hurt them. 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 →

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 →

Leasing startup Landing scores $30M in cash and debt

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The company launched last fall and allows people to easily move between properties it operates in nine cities in the United States. Continue reading →

200 guests, 20 guns and a rap video: Raid at Airbnb leads to 4 arrests

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Chicago police handed out a series of charges after arriving at the scene of a rap video shoot in a commercial Airbnb and finding 20 illegal guns. Continue reading →

These 3 satellite cities are outshining their larger neighbors

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According to a rental market study released by Zumper, Oakland, Scottsdale, and St. Paul are attracting more renters than their larger, nearby counterparts. Continue reading →

‘This could have turned out much worse’: Landlord’s illegal heaters to blame for carbon monoxide leak

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Twenty-eight residents reported falling ill from high levels of carbon monoxide at Long Island, New York, apartment complex. Continue reading →