FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down: what real estate and title professionals need to know

A federal judge in Texas has vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) nationwide anti-money laundering (AML) rule — creating a legal vacuum and uncertainty among title and real estate professionals. While the ruling eliminates a significant compliance burden that industry groups h

Repping Renters: How Playing the Long Game Can Prove Profitable

If there’s one declaration most new real estate agents don’t want to hear after spending a lot of time with a homebuyer client it could very well be the following:  “We’ve decided to rent.”  On one hand, there goes a hefty commission. But on the other hand, while agents logically prefer sales, they

Federal Judge Dismisses Most Claims in Louisiana Three-Way Agreement Antitrust Suit

A federal judge has dismissed the majority of federal claims in an antitrust lawsuit brought by four Louisiana real estate brokers challenging the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) mandatory three-way membership requirement for MLS access—though the door remains open for the plaintiffs to ref

CoStar Claims Zillow Still Infringing Photo Copyright in Lawsuit Update

In its lawsuit against Zillow focused on alleged infringement of copyrighted photos, CoStar Group is adding new allegations today, claiming that Zillow is continuing to “publish” images it has watermarked and identified, including some that were previously removed by the portal after the lawsuit was