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Nov. 23 – CVAR Connect

November 23, 2020

CVAR’s COVID-19 Resources REALTORS®: Updates & Guidelines What’s Happening at CVAR under COVID-19 restrictions Latest COVID-19 Updates from C.A.R. Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS® is conducting all business remotely. Meetings and classes presented by CVAR will be online and free of charge (see classes below). ____________ Online at CVAR   Nov. 23 | CRMLS Training – Virtual Matrix Nov. […]

Filed Under: CVAR Connect, Education & Events, Government Affairs Tagged With: #Cvarmember, 2021 Dues, Billing, DOJ Lawsuit, FORWARD replay, lawsuit, MLS, Snapshot, Thanksgiving

DOJ Lawsuit Against N.A.R.

November 23, 2020

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) last week, alleging a series of violations of antitrust law, including commission arrangements and consumer disclosure requirements. NAR has adopted a “series of rules, policies, and practices governing, among other things, the publication and marketing of real estate, real estate broker commissions, as […]

Filed Under: CVAR Connect, Government Affairs, Industry News Tagged With: #CVARmembers, antitrust, cvarconnect, Department of Justice, DOJ, lawsuit, NAR

Fannie, Freddie Subpoenaed in Commission Lawsuit

February 18, 2020

Plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit that could shake up the real estate industry have subpoenaed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, sharpening scrutiny of real estate commissions nationwide. The subpoenas were issued by the smaller of two bombshell commission lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors and real estate franchisors Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, HomeServices […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs Tagged With: #CVARmembers, commission, CoreLogic, cvarconnect, Department of Justice, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, lawsuit, NAR, Sitzer, subpoena

DOJ Alleges Discrimination by City of Hesperia

December 16, 2019

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the city of Hesperia, alleging it discriminated against black and Latino renters. The lawsuit announced last week takes aim at a city ordinance that required landlords to evict tenants who had allegedly committed crimes on or near their property, but encompassed entire families, including children, for alleged criminal […]

Filed Under: At A Glance Tagged With: African-American, Department of Justice, DOJ, Eviction, Hesperia, Latino, lawsuit

Trulia Sued by Broker Over Premier Agent Advertising

December 9, 2019

Trulia, an online search portal owned by Zillow Group, is being sued over its Premier Agent program, which allows agents and brokers to advertise buyer’s agent representation on listings. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York and first reported by The Real Deal, seeks $5 million in damages from the company, claiming […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs Tagged With: lawsuit, Premier Agent, Real Deal, Trulia, Zillow

Lawsuit Dismissed: 316-House Highland Project Moves Forward

November 25, 2019

The 316-house Mediterra project approved in 2016 by the Highland City Council is showing signs of moving forward after a lawsuit was dismissed last year. Last Wednesday, Nov. 19, the planning commission voted to recommend several dozen changes to the council. There are three main parts to the revision, said Kim Stater, the city’s assistant community development director. Changes […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs Tagged With: #CVARataglance, #Cvarmember, Highland, lawsuit, Mediterra, SB Sun, Sunland Communities

4 States Sue Feds Over Property Tax Law

July 23, 2018

President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Job Act into law late last year, and officials from New York, Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey argue that the legislation is disproportionately harmful to their residents. The tax reform bill put a cap of $10,000 on certain state and local tax deductions, including property taxes. Several […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs Tagged With: Federal Government, lawsuit, President Donald Trump, states sue, Tax Cuts and Job Act, tax reform bill

Realtor.com Sued for ‘Fraud’ Against Agents

January 16, 2018

REALTORS® are responding to a lawsuit against Realtor.com, alleging that the company is engaged in “unethical and fraudulent” practices, that mislead agents. Realtor.com is operated by Move Inc., owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. The domain name realtor.com, however, is owned by NAR and licensed to Move Inc. In an eight-count amended complaint filed in Los […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs, Industry News, National News, Pro Tips Tagged With: defrauding agents, Fraud, Inman, lawsuit, Move Inc., NAR, Realtor.com, scam

Oct. 31 – CVAR At A Glance

October 31, 2016

 Featured Classes and Events Oct. 31 | Happy Halloween! Nov. 1 | Secrets to Finding Hidden VA Buyers – Lunch & Learn CVAR East Nov. 3 | Commercial Open Forum  Nov. 4 | Probate Process A-Z Nov. 7 | CRMLS Training Nov. 8 | Structure Your Team – Lunch & Learn – CVAR East Nov. […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, CVAR News, Education & Events, Industry News, Pro Tips Tagged With: C.A.R. HAF, client tip, CVAR Awards, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, E&O Insurance, Errors and Omissions Insurance, Freddie Mac, HOA assistance, lawsuit, nominations, pet owners, remodel, Vote

How to Minimize Risk of Lawsuits

October 31, 2016

After a property closes, issues can come to light that make the new owners or the sellers upset and want to place blame on their agents.  “The number of lawsuits is growing again as real estate markets are heating up, and that means more transactions and claims,” says Eric Myers, vice president of the errors […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, CVAR News, Industry News, Pro Tips Tagged With: clients, disclosure, E&O Insurance, lawsuit, legal, minimizing risk, realtor.org

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