Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

There is no doubt that the cooperative compensation structure changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuits settlement agreement will generate massive changes in the real estate industry, but those are not the only changes mandated by the terms of the agreement. As of Jan.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

But this latest one comes with a twist — it was filed by homebuyers, unlike the others filed by home sellers. Unlike the Sitzer/Burnett , Moehrl and Gibson lawsuits , the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is missing from the list of defendants, however, the trade group’s presence is heavily felt in the plaintiffs’ complaint.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

It was a part of the 2022 REACH Canada Cohort, a technology scale-up program backed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). By leveraging artificial intelligence to produce customizable, hyper-local videos for Realtors, Roomvu is setting a new standard for property marketing,” Thompson said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

Another issue is home sellers’ bias against homebuyers using FHA loans, where offers from non-FHA borrowers are often selected even though lower in price. CHLA commends FHA for its work on its “Mythbusters” initiative, designed to blow up the myths around FHA loans by educating lenders and home sellers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Another issue is home sellers’ bias against buyers using FHA loans, where offers from non-FHA borrowers are often selected even though lower in price. CHLA commends FHA for its work on its “Mythbusters” initiative, designed to blow up the myths around FHA loans by educating lenders and home sellers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

The mailers are titled “Notice of Proposed Settlements” and they began hitting the mailboxes of home sellers in mid-February. The firm was appointed as the designated settlement administrator for the suit in 2022, over a year prior to any settlement agreements being reached. But overall, not much communication from Realtor groups.

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Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2023

This change appears to possibly diverge from a National Association of Realtors rule, which states that listing agents must make an offer of cooperative compensation to buyer brokers in order to list a property on the MLS. While Bright MLS, which serves clients in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Washington, D.C.,

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Wednesday unveiled its state flood disclosure tracker tool , aiming to offer clarity and access to survey existing state disclosure requirements for flood insurance. Data from the Legal Research Center concluded that all 50 states and Washington, D.C., America’s 1.5

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. To the everyday buyer and seller , they may not think there is much of a difference between the two. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association with over 1.5

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Not helping FHA, VA borrowers get off the sidelines Under current FHA rules, sellers can contribute up to 6% in concessions to FHA borrowers to cover closing costs, prepaid expenses and discount points. It was through seller incentives that loan originator Ryan Grant helped his FHA borrower buy down 3.5 points from the 7.5%

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Both buyers and sellers value the combined benefits of his individual talents along with membership in one of the most respected real estate firms in New York City. Jane Doe is an industry-leading Realtor with a talent for selling unique properties.” Jane Doe was recognized by the Orange County Board of Realtors as a top performer.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Originally filed by REX in March 2021 , against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors , the lawsuit alleges that changes made to Zillow’s website “unfairly hides certain listings, shrinking their exposure and diminishing competition among real estate brokers.” In mid-May 2022, REX ceased its brokerage operations.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Originally filed by REX in March 2021 , against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors , the lawsuit alleges that changes made to Zillow’s website “unfairly hides certain listings, shrinking their exposure and diminishing competition among real estate brokers.” In mid-May 2022, REX ceased its brokerage operations.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Originally filed by REX in March 2021 , against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors , the lawsuit alleges that changes made to Zillow’s website “unfairly hides certain listings, shrinking their exposure and diminishing competition among real estate brokers.” In mid-May 2022, REX ceased its brokerage operations.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for January 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by the office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Since then, she has taken off running and has helped her buyers and sellers reach their goals.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for October 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Carolyn wants to help as many buyers and sellers achieve their goals as possible. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On Friday, Craig Schulman, an associate professor of economics at Texas A&M, took the stand again to be cross-examined by Ethan Glass, the defense attorney for the National Association of Realtors , according to reports from Inman News. Roger Alford, a law professor from Notre Dame, was also called to testify on Friday.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 8, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for March 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Joselin Malkhasian is a REALTOR® working with both buyers and sellers in the Greater Boston Area.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

Its sleek and clean interface offers immediate access to crucial order details, including property address, map, buyer and seller names, settlement date, and recently completed milestones. For instance, a realtor may have multiple properties in progress with more than one settlement agent.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

These two tax credits are designed to serve as a bridge as inflation and mortgage rates continue to fall.” “These two tax credits are designed to serve as a bridge as inflation and mortgage rates continue to fall.”

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Elena has achieved numerous designations throughout her real estate career, starting in 2016.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 3, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for December 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. Laurie joined Lamacchia Realty Leominster in the spring of 2019.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Lisa Gray is an experienced REALTOR® working out of the Salem, NH office and is licensed in MA, NH, and ME!

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2023

Though the National Association of Realtors is not out of the legal woods yet, the trade group does have reason to celebrate. In the order, Zilly noted that NAR’s No-Commingling Rule was optional and that about 29% of Realtor-affiliated MLSs had not adopted the rule, without any repercussions from NAR.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 11, 2024

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for all of 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® out of the over 500 agents in Lamacchia Realty by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the year! Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And this one, “If not for the Realtors rule, many buyers wouldn’t use brokers or would negotiate lower commissions. It does not happen (speaking as someone who has bought and sold nearly a dozen homes, aways used a Realtor, and not once could I increase the price to cover the real estate commission or other closing costs).

Real Estate 344

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for June 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Horton’s VIP Realtor distinction, placing him in the top 5% of REALTORS® in Broward County.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 6, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for May 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Horton’s VIP Realtor distinction, placing him in the top 5% of REALTORS® in Broward County.

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Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 73

Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for January 2022! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Since then, she has taken off running and has helped her buyers and sellers reach their goals.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 16, 2023

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for all of 2022! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® out of the nearly 500 agents in Lamacchia Realty by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the year! Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

Many in the industry believe the National Association of Realtors ‘ proposed $418 million settlement of the commission lawsuits will help CoStar to reach its goal. If I am marketing for a seller that wants to offer a co-broker commission, undoubtedly I am going to still be on Homes.com, Zillow and Realtor.com,” Murray said.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for August 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Since then, she has taken off running and has helped her buyers and sellers reach their goals.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for August 2022! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Laurie is consistently named a top producing REALTOR® for the office as well as company-wide !

Realtors 71

Realtors Realty Real Estate Agents 71

Lamacchia Realty

JULY 27, 2023

has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for the Mid-Year 2022! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the first 6 months of the year! Cyndi thrives to make her buyers and sellers her top priority.

Realtors 69

Realtors Realty Real Estate Agents 69

Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 9, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for July 2023! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Since then, she has taken off running and has helped her buyers and sellers reach their goals.

Realtors 63

Realtors Realty Real Estate Clients 63

Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

In mid-June, the three parties involved in the suit, Zillow, REX and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), all filed motions for summary judgment on at least some issues, if not the entire lawsuit. We hope the court sees this suit for what it is: REX seized upon Zillow’s website design change to hide its own business failings.”

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