Austin Board of Realtors taps Clare Losey as first housing economist
Bringing on Dr. Clare Losey will allow ABoR to produce ongoing reports on all aspects of the Central Texas economy for its 20,000-plus members, their clients, and local policymakers
REACH turns 10: Inside the NAR tech accelerator's success rate
Since the accelerator launched a decade ago, 80 companies have graduated from the program, an Intel analysis shows. More than 75% are still in business and about 20% have been acquired
Frank Major, trailblazer who carved path as Bright MLS's first CTO, dies
Major was known for his kindness, brilliance and contributions to real estate innovation. 'Like many of us, I will greatly miss his friendship,' Bright MLS Chief Executive Brian Donnellan said
CEOs of the nation’s largest MLSs converge to shore up rental market
Formed by RentSpree, the 'Rental Industry Leadership Board' includes heads of the California Regional MLS, Bright, Beaches and more amid a continued push for Realtors to focus on rentals
by Taylor Anderson Apr 27
BridgeMLS's connection with Restb.ai to enhance listing input
BridgeMLS is now working with Restb.ai to use its computer vision-based artificial intelligence to streamline how agents input listing data
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
Denver Metro to provide teams app, Shaker, as member benefit
Shaker is a mobile-1st solution on both iOS and Android operating systems used in managing listings and transactions and automating tasks and deadlines, among key business processes
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 19
Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry
Opinion
Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs, are providing financial support for elected officials who support anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Here's what you can do
by Ryan Weyandt Apr 19
Black Knight, Restb.ai forge partnership in big step for AI
Restb.ai's MLS product suite will be connected directly to the Paragon MLS platform, which is used by hundreds of multiple listing services around the country, according to the company
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
NAR selects 7 firms for its US real estate tech program, REACH
Flock, HighNote, Plus Platform, Prisidio, Real Grader, Summer and Tongo are the 11th class to participate in Second Century Ventures' REACH program, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 12
Joint venture owned by CRMLS, Bright begins selling MLS data 
REdistribute aims to aggregate and distribute data for MLSs and participating brokers, sell it to institutions — including government-sponsored entities — and share the revenue with brokers
7-state mega MLS ditches alphabet soup, rebrands as 'Prime'
CEO Chad Jacobson: 'Our name no longer ties us to a geographic location, but instead embodies our desire to be the best at what we do'
Ouster of Residential Real Estate Council president raises questions
The Residential Real Estate Council removed Pam Ruggeroli from her position for reasons the trade group will not disclose, prompting an outpouring of support for the ousted president
'Stop arguing and start adjusting': Agents react to class-action ruling
From 'NAR is toast' to 'don't make any rash decisions,' real estate agents, executives and thought-leaders offered their thoughts on the explosive Moehrl class certification ruling Wednesday
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
DOJ appeals NAR win in probe of commission, pocket listing rules
The antitrust enforcer wants a higher court to overturn a ruling that limits its investigation into the Realtor trade group's Participation Rule and Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 28
SFARMLS launches listing management app for 4,000+ agents
The San Francisco Association of Realtors partnered with technology company Zenlist to execute its vision, a company that specializes in connecting real estate agents and their clients
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 21
LISTEN: It’s not too late to advocate for affordable housing
Opinion
Have we reached the point of no return when it comes to affordable housing? Dr. Lee Davenport and her guest, Georgia State University's Dr. Dan Immergluck, discuss the peril and possibilities
by Lee Davenport Mar 16