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2025 February


Commissions rebound following post-settlement decline

Commissions rebound following post-settlement decline

Following the August rule changes, commissions for both buyer and seller agents fell, but they have since rebounded, according to an AccountTECH study that analyzed more than 224,000 transactions from 1,290 real estate offices.


CFPB freezes activity after acting director takes helm

CFPB freezes activity after acting director takes helm

With the installation of U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it appears that activity at the agency is coming to a halt for now.


Tariff pause with Canada, Mexico welcomed by builders

Tariff pause with Canada, Mexico welcomed by builders

The proposed 25% tariffs were scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4, but were paused after the leaders of Canada and Mexico made deals with President Trump, agreeing to send thousands of troops to U.S. borders in an effort to curb drug smuggling and illegal immigration.


Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces new threat

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces new threat

"Enacting this legislation would save American taxpayers billions of dollars, and I call on the Senate to expeditiously take it up and pass it," Cruz said when introducing the bill.


Final judgment puts a bow on NAR commissions deal

Final judgment puts a bow on NAR commissions deal

"For the avoidance of doubt, this injunction extends to claims arising from or relating to transactions where Settlement Class Members either sold or purchased a home on any multiple listing service nationwide, regardless of affiliation or association with NAR or not, and thus includes, e.g., NWMLS, WPMLS, and REBNY/RLS," the filing states.


Milestones: Startup offers Buyer Listing Service to MLSs

Milestones: Startup offers Buyer Listing Service to MLSs

Editor's note: From regional and statewide players to locals focused on a single market, multiple listings services and Realtor associations are the backbone of residential real estate.