US Department Of Justice Raises Concerns Over Real Estate Settlement The US Department of Justice's concerns about a recent real estate settlement have caused uncertainty in the industry. Top News · Nov 28, 2024
Anthony Lamacchia: An Outspoken Voice For The Real Estate Industry With his strong media and online video presence, Lamacchia stands as an outspoken defender of the industry and Realtors, a role few are willing to undertake. International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024
A major settlement could spell an end to 6% real estate commissions The National Association of Realtors has reached a national settlement that could change the way real estate agents are paid. Critics say the current system keeps commissions artificially high. WEKU · Mar 15, 2024
President of Chicago-based National Association of Realtors quits after reports of sexual harassment Kenny Parcell resigned from his post after The New York Times reported several women had accused him of sexual harassment such as forced physical contact and sending inappropriate messages. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023
Realtors are leaving the housing market in droves Tens of thousands of realtors are giving up on the profession after their ranks swelled earlier in the pandemic when the housing market was soaring. Axios · May 26, 2023
Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor. Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2023
More millennials are leaving the nest to form their own households From 2016 to 2021, nearly every state saw a spike in the number of young adults between the ages of 25 and 44 forming new households, a development with far-reaching implications for state populations, economic growth and infrastructure. Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023
St. Louis Realtor trade group apologizes for discrimination, aims to boost Black homeownership The St. Louis region’s largest real estate trade group on Monday unveiled a plan to boost African American homeownership as part of an effort to redress its decades-long role in perpetuating housing discrimination. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Sep 20, 2022
Florida lawmakers raid $100M from affordable housing for program that doesn’t exist TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the midst of a statewide housing crisis, the Florida Legislature swept $100 million out of a nationally respected affordable housing rental assistance program for low-income families into a home-buying program that exists in name only. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2022