NAR looks to dismiss DeYoung suit on three-way membership agreements by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is continuing its quest to unshackle itself from antitrust litigation surrounding its three-way Realtor association membership agreements and MLS access.  On Tuesday, NAR and other defendants filed a motion to dismiss the DeYoung suit by arguing that the plaintiffs have failed to state…

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist by Shannon Sharpe, Gina Baker for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Buyer’s agents are not just bright smiles that open doors – we’re the guide our clients rely on to navigate the homebuying process. This is when your buyers need you the most. That’s why having a definitive homebuying checklist is an essential part of your agent toolkit. I’ll share…

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Is Compass already winning the war against Clear Cooperation? by Jeff Andrews for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has made exclusive listings central to the company’s business strategy. But the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), of which he’s been a vocal critic, is an obstacle toward that strategy. While the debate over CCP has gotten increasingly heated, Reffkin may already be winning the war…

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Municipal association says cities, towns unfairly blamed for housing problem by NH Business Review for Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel

There is no lack of legislation in Concord this year aimed at solving what many people regard as the state’s biggest problem, the high cost of housing. Proponents say restrictive municipal zoning policies and anti-development sentiments are driving up the price and driving down the availability of homes. What remains…

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