Should agents be forced to disclose referral fees to consumers?
A new analysis by the Consumer Federation of America determined that 51% of consumers believe referral fees are unfair if they aren't disclosed
by Patrick Kearns Sep 21
Lawmakers blast brokerages, agents named in 'Newsday' report
Among those who testified during a Senate hearing Thursday was Douglas Elliman’s Long Island CEO, Ann Conroy, who said the company did not discipline any of the 10 agents who allegedly engaged in discriminatory practices
by Patrick Kearns Sep 18
How real estate agents can avoid further segregating the suburbs
As urban buyers look for more space, agents need to be increasingly wary of racial steering
by Patrick Kearns Sep 11
HUD officially repeals 2015 AFFH rule, weakens 'disparate impact' standard
Housing and civil rights groups slammed the new rules as attacks on the Fair Housing Act
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 10
9 questions about Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, answered
Three fair housing experts explain everything real estate professionals need to know about President Trump and his new Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule
by Marian McPherson Sep 8
NY State will hear from agents in discrimination probe next month
All but Ryan Gorman originally ignored the State Senate's earlier request to speak on the 'Newsday' report into housing discrimination
by Patrick Kearns Aug 25
New Fannie and Freddie fee could push homeowners off the fence
The government-sponsored enterprises are imposing a 0.5% fee on refinances, a move that, while garnering criticism, could convince homeowners to buy while rates are still low
by Patrick Kearns Aug 13
Did Trump extend the eviction moratorium? Not exactly
Issued Saturday, the executive order offers some mitigation measures, but falls short of extending the moratorium included in the CARES Act
by Patrick Kearns Aug 10
Trump tells suburban homeowners to ‘enjoy’ repeal of fair housing rule
Nearly a month after threatening to end the Obama-era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, President Trump announced he has officially rescinded it
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
'The real estate industry will move forward': Former surgeon general
Dr. Regina Benjamin, the former surgeon general of the United States under President Barack Obama, discusses her role advising Zillow and the link between health and home
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
Republicans eye liability insurance for CARES Act 2
Congressman Patrick McHenry discussed the party's legislative priorities with franchise owners affiliated with Realogy on a company call on Friday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
NY lawmakers pass bill to revoke licenses of agents who discriminate
A new bill passed in the New York State Senate and Assembly Friday will allow the state to revoke real estate licenses over issues of human rights violations
by Patrick Kearns Jul 24
Trump moves forward with ending 'not fair' fair housing rule
Select congressional staff members have been briefed on the president's plan to replace HUD's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, according to a report on Wednesday
by Marian McPherson Jul 23
How the real estate industry discriminates and what agents can do to stop it
Lisa Rice, the president and CEO of NFHA and Bill Dedman, an investigative reporter for 'Newsday,' discuss their investigations into housing discrimination at Zillow's virtual Unlock conference
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22
NY congressman announces first-time buyer coronavirus relief plan
Rep. Sean Mahoney's (NY-18) First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act would allow buyers to use retirement savings to fund their down payment penalty-free
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
5pointz graffiti case could be heard by highest court in the land
NYC-based G&M Realty is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling that awarded $6.7M to artists whose work at the iconic 5pointz graffiti Mecca was destroyed after the developer whitewashed the building as it sought to convert the property into condos
by Patrick Kearns Jul 21