BRI officials stated that while the new increases prevent another destructive rent freeze, they once again fall short of what is required to keep up with rising costs.
A total of $789 million in funding is being directed to six projects in New York City ($603 million) and three projects in the Mid-Hudson region ($186 million).
Since opening in October 2006, Empire City Casino has generated more than $5 billion for New York State education.
The settlement achieves two important goals: protecting members to the greatest extent possible and preserving consumer choice.
The listing broker retains the right to determine the amount of compensation offered to subagents, buyer agents, or to brokers acting in other agency or nonagency capacities, which may be the same or different.”
In the settlement, we have agreed to require MLS participants working with buyers to enter into written representation agreements with their buyers. This change will go into effect in mid-July 2024.
In addition to the financial payment, NAR has agreed to put in place a new MLS rule prohibiting offers of broker compensation on the MLS.
Black (26%) and Hispanic (22%) applicants experience higher denial rates for mortgage applications compared to their White (16%) and Asian (15%) counterparts,
NAR’s view is that all relevant cases should be included in any consolidation (including buyer and seller cases), and the Northern District of Illinois is best placed to address the industrywide issues these cases present.
Kasper stated in an announcement that she refused to compromise her position and in fact reported the threat to law enforcement. NAR President-elect Kevin Sears has stepped into the role of NAR President, effective immediately.
The Northeast, Midwest and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the South recorded a loss. All four U.S. regions registered year-over-year declines in transactions.
The compensation structure plaintiffs’ lawyers would like to dismantle—one in which listing brokers offer compensation to buyer brokers for finding a buyer—promotes consumer choice, encourages market competition and boosts access to homeownership.
Bouhia to play critical role in communicating NAR's perspective on emerging issues and helping spread awareness of the value of the organization.
Existing home sales fell year over year all over the United States, down 14.6% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.79 million completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops.
Wright takes the helm of NAR November 27 as interim CEO and doesn't shy away from a challenge. What can NAR members and staff as she steps into the role?
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