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The company offered thousands of quick cash loans in exchange for 40-year exclusive listing agreements that a judge found violated the law and issued an injunction stopping the practice.

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Preliminary approval for MLS PIN case Following multiple revisions, extensions and now-removed objections from the Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris granted preliminary approval for the fourth amended settlement…

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Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a two-part RISMedia report on how to calm sellers’ fears and rationalize situations that may arise when homes similar to theirs and in close proximity are on the market. Look for part two in the coming days. At 103 Valley Road in Westport, Connecticut, sits a…

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Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates' Jason Waugh writes.

As we continue through June and Pride Month celebrations occur across the U.S., there’s a definite conversation to be had about LGBTQ+ homebuying. LGBTQ+ rights continue to be up for debate federally, especially as of late. People in the community are searching for states in which to settle down and buy a home that will…

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Down payments are declining even as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said.

Stop trying to DIY your compliance or ignore difficult clients. According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law.

Sting’s Former London Home Is Up For Sale – And It’s One Of The Oldest Surviving Houses In Hampstead  Secret London

"All low-commission brokers employ at least some competent, experienced agents," but sellers should comparison shop, according to a new analysis by advocacy group Consumer Policy Center.

Real estate firm Opendoor to pay $39 million to settle US investor class action  Reuters

L&G enters cold storage financing market through £500m facility  Real Estate Capital Europe

Realtor.com won't ban private listings, but CEO Damian Eales argued in a new blog post that private listing advocates "are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history."

Asking-Price Dip Reflects Decade-High Number of Homes For Sale – Rightmove  Forbes

A Glamorously Updated 19th-Century Townhouse in London’s Chester Terrace Lists for $13.5 Million  Robb Report

‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’  The New York Times

The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows.

The commuter town 20 minutes from London named the second best where houses are nearly half the price  MyLondon

When you hit a bump in the road in your real estate career, you'll know how to handle it and push through with these tips from coach Darryl Davis.

Trainer and author Bernice Ross helps you ask yourself the right questions and make the right decisions before you go all-in on the short-term rental investment market.

Rent Pressure Zones And Regulation Of Tenancies – Too Little, Too Late? - Landlord & Tenant - Leases - Ireland  Mondaq