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The ruling also granted Real’s request to compel arbitration. Plus, CoStar filing rejected in MRED case; Compass settles telemarketing complaint.

Though high rates and home prices continue giving many consumers pause, 53% believe buying a home is a better option than paying rent or moving in with family.

ARA Co-founder Jason Haber expressed skepticism about the subpoena's relevance to the case: “What does this have to do with a lawsuit about private listings?”

When owners are asked to cede control of the business they built — while taking on future operational risk — the economics of an acquisition don't make sense.

The housing market may have found a “new equilibrium,” a recent Realtor.com report suggests, with small investors outpacing large corporate buyers.

Florida-based Keyes Company wants prospective buyers to arrive at a showing “understanding the full costs” of homeownership, President Christina Pappas said.

Vu Tran joins the iBuyer after working for Meta’s AI division. Plus, BiggerPockets taps real estate investor Eric Augustyn to succeed Scott Trench as CEO.

Total regulatory costs involved in building the typical new single-family home now exceed $131K — up from about $94K five years ago, according to the NAHB.

Agents help clients with one of the most significant financial and legal transactions of their lives, yet the industry requires minimal standards for licensure.

More than 1,100 agents are uniting as part of the deal. Plus, E&V license partner adds Florida firm; The Agency Belize opens; ERA expands in Idaho; more.

Nearly an hour was spent debating the idea, with some calling it an “ethical duty” as others said it would “create ‘ahas’ or ‘gotchas’” in NAR’s Code of Ethics.

The ROAD to Housing Act could pass in a few weeks. Plus, FHFA seeks broader mortgage fraud prosecution power; lawmaker reportedly asks FTC to probe portals.

In response to new legislation limiting certain real estate marketing practices in Washington state, NWMLS hosted a panel to discuss the law and its intent.

With the Strait of Hormuz starting to reopen, oil prices have dropped — and mortgage rates are beginning to tick down amid hopes for easing inflation.

Newly elected first vice president Pete Kopf stressed the importance of protecting consumer interests — and responsive leadership — in remarks to directors.

With AI tools and filters increasingly used to alter photos, new workflows and disclosures are needed to ensure consumer transparency, a recent study concludes.

The national inventory crunch and missed opportunities during the pandemic have left many under 35 unable to afford the ability to strike out on their own.

The association’s trademark lawyer told attendees at NAR’s midyear meetings that Realtor is not a job title — and encouraged members to report use violations.

Though the Fed held short-term interest rates steady at its June meeting, several officials now anticipate at least one rate hike before the end of the year.