Zillow Is Growing When the Housing Market Is Frozen

Through boom and bust, Jeremy Wacksman says people keep coming to the listings site to “gawk” and “dream.”

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Is a Law on Brokers’ Fees Giving Renters a Break?

The FARE act, which says that whoever enlisted a broker’s help would pay the fee, has had a mixed impact so far.

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Scams and a Rent Spike Follow New York City’s New Broker Fee Law

The law mostly shifts fees from tenants to landlords. But since it took effect, some landlords have raised rents, and tenants say some brokers still try to make them pay fees.

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Celebrity Broker Sues National Association of Realtors Over House Listings

Mauricio Umansky, the real estate broker best known for appearing on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” claims N.A.R. has created a monopoly through its databases of listings.

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What to Know About Broker Fees in New York City

A new law that will require many landlords, and not renters, to cover broker fees is set to take effect in less than two months. It may change how New Yorkers move.

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Gisèle Pelicot May Not Be Her Husband’s First Victim, Police Say

Dominique Pelicot became notorious after being convicted of drugging his wife and inviting strangers to rape her. Police say his crimes may have started long before.

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A Look at Real Estate in New York City in 2024

With the year safely in the rearview mirror, StreetEasy looked at the most sought-after amenities and neighborhoods.

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Real Estate Leaders Sue to Stop New York City’s Overhaul of Broker Fees

A law in New York City shifting broker fees from renters to landlords is set to take effect in June. Real estate leaders want to stop it.

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