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For Release: April 8, 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds FTC Order in RealComp Matter
Commission's Order Prohibits Limitations on Discount Real Estate Listing
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For Release: November 16, 2010
FTC Approves Fidelity National Financial’s Proposal to Sell Rights to Michigan Title Plant Assets to Data Trace Information Services, Inc.;
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a proposal by Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to sell rights to certain assets used in conducting real estate title searches. -
For Release: July 16, 2010
Fidelity National Financial Settles FTC Charges that its Acquisition of LandAmerica Subsidiaries Reduced Competition in Title Information Markets
To settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its 2008 acquisition of three LandAmerica Financial, Inc. subsidiaries was anticompetitive, Fidelity National Financial, Inc. will sell several title plants and related assets in the Portland, Oregon, and Detroit, Michigan, metropolitan areas, and in four other Oregon counties.
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For Release: November 2, 2009
FTC Rules Michigan Realtors' Group Reduced Competition, Harmed Consumers by Restricting Access to Discount Realtors' Listings on its Multiple Listing Service and Public Web Sites
Home Buyers and Sellers Will Have More Options When Selecting Real Estate Services - For Release: January 9, 2009
FTC Charges Pittsburgh-Area MLS With Illegally Restraining Competition
Commission Order Prohibits Real Estate MLS From Taking Actions to Disadvantage Properties Listed by Discount Brokers
- For Your Information: March 14, 2008
Commission Approves Issuance of Final Consent Order in Matter of Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order in the matter of Multiple Listing Service, Inc., as well as a response to the commenter of record.
- For Release: December 13, 2007
ALJ Issues Initial Decision Dismissing Complaint Against Michigan Realtors’ Group
Administrative Action Against Realcomp II, Ltd. Began in October 2006
- For Release: December 12, 2007
FTC Charges Milwaukee MLS with Illegally Restraining Competition
Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Allegedly Blocked Internet Display of Non-Traditional, Low-Cost Brokerage Properties
- For Your Information: June 27, 2007
Avoiding Mortgage Payment Shock: FTC Offers New Publication for Homeowners
A new publication from the FTC has information that could help consumers save their homes and recognize and avoid foreclosure scams.
- For Release: May 8, 2007
Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice Issue Report on Competition in the Real Estate Brokerage Industry
Agencies Make Recommendations to Maintain Competition and Protect Consumers from Anticompetitive Conduct.
- For Your Information: May 8, 2007
Buying a Home: It's a Big Deal
FTC Offers Home Buyers Advice on Choosing Real Estate Services.
- For Release: October 12, 2006
FTC Charges Real Estate Groups with Anticompetitive Conduct in Limiting Consumers' Choice in Real Estate Services
Commission to Litigate Against Two Groups; Settlements Resolve Competitive Concerns Relating to Five Others
- For Your Information: September 19, 2006
Commission Provides Federal Reserve Board with Comments on the Home Equity Lending Market; Issues Summary of May 2006 Alternative Mortgage Workshop
- For Release: July 25, 2006
FTC Testifies on Competition in the Real Estate Brokerage Industry
- For Release:July 13, 2006
FTC Charges Austin Board of Realtors with Illegally Restraining Competition
- For Release: June 27, 2006
FTC/DOJ File Joint Comments with NY State Assembly Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Media Advisory: October 21, 2005
FTC and DOJ to Host Workshop on Competition Policy and the Real Estate Industry
- For Release: October 20, 2005
Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Encourage Michigan Senate Committee to Continue to Allow Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services
Proposed Legislation Would Restrict Consumer Choice and Cause Michigan Consumers to Pay More for Real Estate Services
- For Release: September 13, 2005
Federal Trade Commission/Justice Department to Host Joint Workshop on Competition Policy and the Real Estate Industry
One-day Public Event Scheduled for October 25, 2005, in Washington, D.C.
- For Release: May 24, 2005
Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Urge the Governor of Missouri to Continue to Allow Consumer Choice In Real Estate Brokerage Services
Proposed Legislation Would Reduce Choice and Cause Missouri Consumers to Pay More for Real Estate Services
- For Release: May 12, 2005
Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Urge the Alabama State Senate to Continue to Allow Consumer Choice in Real Estate Brokerage Services
- For Release: April 21, 2005
Federal Trade Commission And Department of Justice Urge Texas Real Estate Commission to Continue To Allow Flexibility in Brokerage Services
Regulation Would Cause Consumers to Pay More for Real Estate Services and Reduces Consumer Choice
- For Release: January 19, 2005
FTC Obtains Preliminary Injunction Against Sellers of Real Estate Investment Training Program
- For Release: October 12, 2004
FTC Staff and Justice Department Urge Massachusetts Legislature to Allow Nonlawyers to Compete with Lawyers For Real Estate Closing Services
- For Release: April 1, 2003
Federal Trade Commission and DOJ Urge Rhode Island Legislature To Continue Allowing Non-Lawyers to Close Real Estate Deals
- For Release: March 21, 2003
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Urge Georgia Bar Committee to Refrain from Eliminating Nonlawyer Competition for Real Estate Closing-related Business
Proposed Opinion to Adversely Affect Prices and Services for Georgia Consumers
- For Release: November 4, 2002
FTC Staff Comments on Proposed Amendments to Regulations Implementing the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
Comment Stresses Support for HUD's Goal of Simplifying the Mortgage Process and Enhancing Competition, Urges Testing to Ensure Enhanced Consumer Comprehension of Mortgage Process
- For Release: June 7, 2002
FTC Staff Testify Today in Support of Low-Cost Real Estate Closings in North Carolina
Requiring Lawyers at all Closings Would Decrease Competition and Increase Costs for North Carolina Consumers
- For Release: April 2, 2002
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Urge Rhode Island Legislature to Allow Non-lawyers To Perform Real Estate Closings
Proposed Bill Would Likely Cause Consumers to Pay More
- For Release: December 19, 2001
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Provide Comments on North Carolina State Bar Opinions Restricting the Involvement of Non-attorneys in Real Estate Closings and Refinancing Transactions
- For Release: September 23, 1998
FTC Staff Files Comment with Virginia Real Estate Board About State's Proposal to Bar Part-Time Brokers/Salespersons
- For Release: November 17, 1995
The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a consent agreement with Port Washington Real Estate Board (the Board)
- For Release: June 27, 1995
New York Real Estate Brokerage Service Agrees To Settle FTC Charges That It Restrained Competition
- For Release: October 18, 1985
FTC Effort Increases Voluntary Compliance with Real Estate Credit Advertising Laws
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