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5 months ago

New York City

Can I Pay an Illegal Broker Fee Without Being a Sucker?

6 months ago

New York City

NYC tenants filed hundreds of complaints about forced broker fees since they were banned

fromUpper West Side, NY Patch

8 months ago

NYC real estate

NYC's broker fee ban disrupts rental data

NYC real estate

Here's How The New Broker Fee Ban Is Impacting NYC Renters So Far

NYC real estate

StreetEasy listings drop by more than 1,000 day 1 of FARE Act passage

fromCity Limits

What Renters Should Know As NYC's Broker Fees Ban Kicks In

The FARE Act empowers renters by eliminating forced broker fees, shifting accountability to tenants who must report violations.

5 months ago

New York City

Can I Pay an Illegal Broker Fee Without Being a Sucker?

6 months ago

New York City

NYC tenants filed hundreds of complaints about forced broker fees since they were banned

fromUpper West Side, NY Patch

8 months ago

NYC real estate

NYC's broker fee ban disrupts rental data

NYC real estate

Here's How The New Broker Fee Ban Is Impacting NYC Renters So Far

StreetEasy listings drop by more than 1,000 day 1 of FARE Act passage

The implementation of the FARE Act has led to a significant drop in rental listings on StreetEasy shortly after its enactment.

fromCity Limits

What Renters Should Know As NYC's Broker Fees Ban Kicks In

The FARE Act empowers renters by eliminating forced broker fees, shifting accountability to tenants who must report violations.

How to negotiate commissions with your real estate agent

A recent legal settlement lets buyers and sellers negotiate who pays broker commissions, creating opportunities to reduce or reallocate typical 2.5–3% buyer-agent fees.

fromSFGATE

8 months ago

Why Boston Eliminated Tenant-Paid Broker Fees

Massachusetts law shifts tenant-paid broker's fees to landlords, easing renter financial burdens.

Boston

fromSFGATE

Massachusetts Overhauls Broker Fee Rules-and It Could Save Renters Big

Massachusetts will outlaw broker fees unless renters hire a broker, effective August 1.

#real-estate

NYC real estate

Secret Listings, Weird Vibes, and Some Really Good Finds

Judge declines to halt NYC's broker fee bill

The FARE Act mandates landlords pay broker fees, shifting costs from tenants to landlords, while a legal challenge by REBNY has been denied.

fromNew York Post

NYC broker fee law - which protects tenants from costs - challenged by real estate agents in 11th-hour push

New York's real estate industry is fighting to delay a new law that removes broker fees from renters, citing potential consequences for the rental market.

NYC real estate

Secret Listings, Weird Vibes, and Some Really Good Finds

Judge declines to halt NYC's broker fee bill

The FARE Act mandates landlords pay broker fees, shifting costs from tenants to landlords, while a legal challenge by REBNY has been denied.

fromNew York Post

NYC broker fee law - which protects tenants from costs - challenged by real estate agents in 11th-hour push

New York's real estate industry is fighting to delay a new law that removes broker fees from renters, citing potential consequences for the rental market.

New York City

NYC ended most broker fees last month. What has the new law done to rents?

fromMorning Brew

NYC real estate

NYC bans landlords from pushing broker fees onto tenants

fromYahoo Finance

NYC real estate

It's official! Tenant-paid rental broker fees in New York City are history.

fromBloomberglaw

Judge Refuses to Block NYC Broker-Fee Law Starting June 11 (2)

The judge's ruling allows a New York City law to require landlords to cover brokerage fees, benefiting tenants.

Federal judge clears way for NYC broker fee ban to begin

A ban on broker fees for New York City renters takes effect, reducing upfront costs for moving.

Judge Abrams' ruling supports tenants' rights by allowing broker fee ban despite opposition.

The end of the much maligned NYC broker fee may be imminent

New York City banned upfront broker fees for most tenants to make housing more affordable.

New York City

NYC ended most broker fees last month. What has the new law done to rents?

fromMorning Brew

NYC bans landlords from pushing broker fees onto tenants

New York City's FARE Act bans broker fees, lowering initial rental costs for tenants.

fromYahoo Finance

It's official! Tenant-paid rental broker fees in New York City are history.

New York City renters no longer pay broker fees thanks to the new FARE Act, significantly reducing upfront costs for moving into an apartment.

fromBloomberglaw

Judge Refuses to Block NYC Broker-Fee Law Starting June 11 (2)

The judge's ruling allows a New York City law to require landlords to cover brokerage fees, benefiting tenants.

Federal judge clears way for NYC broker fee ban to begin

A ban on broker fees for New York City renters takes effect, reducing upfront costs for moving.

Judge Abrams' ruling supports tenants' rights by allowing broker fee ban despite opposition.

The end of the much maligned NYC broker fee may be imminent

New York City banned upfront broker fees for most tenants to make housing more affordable.

more#new-york-city

Manhattan rents notch five-month streak of record prices, with no signs of slowing

Manhattan's median rent surged to a record $4,625 in June, marking a 7.6% increase from the previous year due to elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.

NYC real estate

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fromBoston.com

Mass. to ban forced broker fees 'in coming days,' Healey says

Tenants in Massachusetts will no longer have to pay broker's fees, allowing for fewer financial barriers when moving.

fromsilive

What every NYC renter needs to know about the game-changing FARE Act before signing a lease

New NYC real estate law mandates clear disclosure of rental costs and shifts broker fee responsibility, but fees are still applicable based on who hires the agent.

Boston real estate

fromSFGATE

Boston Is the Last Major U.S. City With Tenant-Paid Broker Fees: The Cost of Moving Compared to New York

New York's FARE Act shifts broker fee responsibility to landlords, relieving tenants of a significant upfront cost.

fromCbsnews

NYC law ending broker fees for renters takes effect today

The FARE Act mandates landlords to pay broker fees, shifting costs away from tenants.

#rental-market

fromTime Out New York

NYC just killed the broker fee (well, almost)

The FARE Act shifts broker fees from renters to landlords in NYC, reducing financial burdens on tenants.

fromDwell

Good Riddance to New York City's Tenant-Paid Broker's Fee

The FARE Act shifts broker's fees from renters to landlords, promising fairer rental conditions in New York City.

fromTime Out New York

NYC just killed the broker fee (well, almost)

The FARE Act shifts broker fees from renters to landlords in NYC, reducing financial burdens on tenants.

fromDwell

Good Riddance to New York City's Tenant-Paid Broker's Fee

The FARE Act shifts broker's fees from renters to landlords, promising fairer rental conditions in New York City.

more#rental-market

fromwww.housingwire.com

1 year ago

NYC outlines fines for violating broker fee ban amid legal fight

Landlords/brokers face fines for unauthorized tenant charges, under new proposed legislation.