Everything you need to know from NAR’s Midyear 2018
From the calls to action to the dues proposal outcomes, we've got it all
What the Dodd-Frank rollback means for real estate
Economists say loosing restrictions could help solve the industry's low inventory problem, but it also raises certain risks
by Patrick Kearns May 23
NAR drops congressman from donor program over anti-LGBTQ stance
It was revealed at NAR midyear that Congressman Dana Rohrabacher's views on fair housing protections did not align with the trade association
by Patrick Kearns May 22
NAR allows tougher sanctions for Realtors who violate Code of Ethics
Policy changes adopted by the board of the National Association of Realtors remain voluntary and still don't publish the names or photos of ethics violators to the public
by Andrea V. Brambila May 21
A woman texting on her cell phone
The messaging platform will be available to more than 950,000 agents in 200 markets across US and Canada
California Realtors pledge to build affordable housing at LA headquarters
The trade association is proposing a 181-unit housing development at the site of its Koreatown headquarters
by Patrick Kearns May 21
NAR board approves $30 annual dues increase for 2019
Members will pay a 25% increase, from $120 to $150 per year
by Andrea V. Brambila May 19
NAR made $20 million from DocuSign IPO
Second Century Ventures, the venture arm of the National Association of Realtors, invested in the electronic signature provider back in 2009
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
Did NAR consider tech partners other than zipLogix?
Instanet, Zillow Group and Form Simplicity claim NAR never asked for pricing or other information as part of a request-for-proposal process
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
OJO Labs raises $20.5 million for house-hunting AI assistant
The tech startup will expand nationwide with funding from Series B round and will hire for product, data science and engineering
by Emma Hinchliffe May 17
NAR postpones vote on 2.5% annual dues increases
The trade group will still vote on the $30 dues increase for 2019, according to its treasurer Tom Riley
NAR chief lobbyist to retire at the end of 2018
Jerry Giovaniello will leave the trade association after 37 years of political advocacy
by Patrick Kearns May 17
NAR celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Announces support for legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity to Fair Housing Act
by Patrick Kearns May 17
NAR's top lawyer weighs in on association director conflicts
Is what is in the best interest of NAR also in the best interest of local associations?
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
The Real Word: Do you trust NAR?
Opinion
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine May 16
Ben Carson takes aim at emotional support animals at NAR conference
Millennial homeownership, sexual harassment and credit scores were also discussed
by Patrick Kearns May 16