Thousands of homeowners looking to remortgage are facing much higher rates than what they’ve been used to – and the latest ...

Boston is the last major U.S. city to maintain the practice of renter-paid broker fees. Is it time to ban broker fees?

This month the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. told the Securities and Exchange Commission it was raising fees ...

Excessive fees can erode financial returns, highlighting the value of professional guidance in effectively managing costs.

I watch with bated breath as the Lynn City Council considers enacting additional tenant protections (“Council to vote on ...

Don’t believe the real estate industry’s arguments against the bill shifting fees to landlords, writes columnist Ross Barkan.

On November 13, 2024, the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act (FARE) (the Bill) was approved by the New York City Council (City Council) prohibiting ...

In New York, unlike nearly every other part of the country, tenants usually pay the fee even though landlords usually hire ...

Landlords can no longer tack on thousands of dollars in fees to new tenants to pay brokers who show rental units.

On Wednesday the New York City Council banned this practice by passing the Fairness in Apartment Rentals, or FARE, Act.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with New York City Council Member Chi Ossé about his FARE act, which shifts the responsibility for broker fees from the tenant to the landlord in many cases.