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‘Are you kidding me?’ Real estate industry reacts to Compass-NWMLS lawsuit
Supporters, detractors and antitrust law experts voiced their opinions on Compass’s suit against Northwest MLS.
New consumer protections could end soon. Here’s what you need to know.
With the shuttering of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, rules are changing on bank overdraft fees, medical debt’s ...
Florida lawmakers consider bill that would eliminate real estate’s regulatory board
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would repeal the Florida Real Estate Commission, aimed at de-regulating the real estate ...
Brokers, landlords could face up to $2K in fines for illegal broker fees
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection proposed fines of up to $2,000 for charging illegal broker fees to tenants.
Florida bill seeks to eliminate real estate commission, sparking concerns
A new bill is making waves in Florida’s real estate sector, proposing the elimination of the commission that oversees the ...
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Montgomery County gets tougher on noncompliant landlords
Montgomery County lawmakers recently passed a bill expanding the local government’s power to enforce consumer protection laws against residential landlords. The real estate industry, broadly ...