
Washington State Bill Targets Secret Real Estate Listings
Washington State has passed SB 6091, a new law aimed at ending secret or 'off-market' real estate listings to promote transparency and fair competition.
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Washington State has passed SB 6091, a new law aimed at ending secret or 'off-market' real estate listings to promote transparency and fair competition.

Major real estate portals like Realtor.com and Homes.com are battling for market dominance while state legislatures in Illinois and Washington advance new rules targeting off-market 'pocket listings.'

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A bipartisan Congressional forum with housing industry leaders, including the NAR, addressed the U.S. housing supply crisis, focusing on legislative solutions.