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National Association of REALTORS® Moves to Dismiss Moehrl Suit; Shows Lawsuit is Based on Rule Fabricated by Class Action Attorneys
May 18 2019
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) moved to dismiss the Moehrl v. NAR lawsuit on the basis that the complaint misrepresents NAR rules for the operation of Multiple Listing Services (MLSs), which have long been recognized by the courts across the country as protecting consumers and creating competitive, efficient markets that benefit home buyers and sellers. The filing was made in federal court in Chicago.
Disaster Preparedness Must Focus on Upgrading Older Homes and Infrastructure
May 22 2019
The National Association of Home Builders today called on Congress to focus on improving the older homes, structures and infrastructure that are less resilient to natural disasters because they were built when there were no national model codes in existence or constructed following codes that are now outdated.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
May 22 2019
Mortgage applications increased 2.4 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 17, 2019.
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Existing-Home Sales Inch Back 0.4% in April
May 21 2019
Existing-home sales saw a minor decline in April, continuing March’s drop in sales, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
April New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 15.6 Percent
May 18 2019
The Mortgage Bankers Association Builder Application Survey data for April 2019 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 15.6 percent from a year ago.
Are Hybrid Appraisals Becoming the New Normal In Real Estate Transactions?
May 18 2019
Appraisals, a critical part of real estate transactions, have customarily been done in-person by an experienced appraiser. However, with advancements in technology and the rise of big data, alternatives to the traditional appraisal field are beginning to become more prevalent in the U.S.
President Trump Addresses Realtors® at NAR's Annual Legislative Meetings
May 17 2019
The President highlighted the value of Realtors® in the housing industry while addressing administration priorities and deregulation efforts that could potentially benefit the real estate market.
Simplifile Adds 38 Eastern U.S. Jurisdictions to E-recording Network
May 16 2019
Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today announced that 38 additional recording jurisdictions located in 12 states throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Southeast U.S. have joined Simplifile’s e-recording network.
Single-Family and Multifamily Starts Post Solid Gains in April
May 16 2019
Total housing starts rose 5.7 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.24 million units from an upwardly revised reading in March, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.
Realtors® Applaud House of Representatives Passage of Equality Act
May 16 2019
NAR President John Smaby issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5, the Equality Act, on Friday afternoon.
Former Governors Examine Local Legislators' Impact on Real Estate Industry
May 14 2019
Former Governors Terry McAuliffe and Haley Barbour examined how policies implemented by state and local governments can impact regional real estate markets.
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Lawsuit Alleges Collusion, Inflated Commissions Among Realtors
A recently filed class-action antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors, among other major real estate players, could spell a serious shakeup for the industry.

Mortgage Originations Drop To 5-Year Low
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Home sales are held up; Baltimore ransomware attack cripples systems vital to real estate deals
The ransomware attack on Baltimore city's government computers has shut down systems essential for completing home sales, putting a halt to property deals during one of the real estate industry's busiest times of year.
City unveils ransomware workaround for real estate transactions; recovery for other services may take 'months'
Baltimore's municipal computer networks remain under siege from last week's ransomware attack, but Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young today announced a "workaround" for real estate agents and home buyers to complete real estate deals that have stalled for over a week.
Most of America's Rural Areas Are Doomed to Decline
Since the Great Recession, most of the nation's rural counties have struggled to recover lost jobs and retain their people.
NAR Midyear Highlights: President Trump to Address REALTORS® on Housing Industry
This Friday, President Donald J. Trump will address the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) during the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C., to discuss the housing industry.

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