by | Apr 15, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
The issue of private listing networks is not confined to real estate policy; it has also caught the attention of lawmakers nationwide. Several states, including Washington, Illinois, Wisconsin and Connecticut, have passed or considered laws that mandate real estate...
by | Mar 31, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
Following commission-focused class-action lawsuits, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) agreed to rule changes in 2024, one of those being the mandatory use of written buyer agreements before any property showing so as to ensure transparency. But at the state...
by | Mar 18, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
In more news surrounding the hot topic of private listings, a Washington state bill designed to severely restrict private listings has been signed into law after passing both the Senate and the House earlier this year. The bill was proposed in the Senate back in...
by | Mar 16, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
A large housing bill, currently dubbed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is moving through Congress, but the House and Senate versions are not quite the same package. The bill that passed the House was initially dubbed the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a...
by | Mar 16, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
The presence of institutional investors in the single-family housing market has been a lightning rod for controversy. In January 2026, President Trump issued an executive order calling for Congress to take action to limit these investors, and the comprehensive 21st...
by | Mar 13, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Private listings a hot topic in state legislatures Private listings are currently one of the most...