Bombshell lawsuit takes a new turn
The major class-action lawsuit against NAR, Realogy, KW, RE/MAX, HomeServices of America and more has been amended to include new plaintiffs and new, more detailed accusations
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 17
Largest NorCal multiple listing service hit by cyberattack
MetroList allegedly paid $10K ransom after being compromised by hackers, leaving more than 20K subscribers without a functioning system for nearly 2 days
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
NAR's VC arm invests in blockchain transaction startup
Propy aims to create an Amazon-like homebuying and selling experience online and allow consumers to pay with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
mlslistings
As law firms target real estate agents with Facebook ads inviting them to join class-action lawsuits against brokerages, California Association of Realtors (CAR) is telling agents not to join
by Patrick Kearns Jun 7
Sand dunes
The real estate software vendor has fully embraced RESO Web API and will not accept new customer data sent using the Real Estate Transaction Standard (RETS)
Night sky full of stars silhouette
After 26 years, the third largest multiple listing service in the US and the largest in Florida will change its name from My Florida Regional
'We're not kidding': Deadlines loom for broker technology upgrades
Opinion
There’s no reason that any tech provider, with an agreement and data license that conforms to MLS and broker rules, can’t provide an app that creates, changes and deletes a listing at the push of a button — the tech is already here
by Sam DeBord May 28
Massachusetts Association of Realtors names new CEO
MAR appointed Theresa Hatton, formerly of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, after a 5.5-month search
by Andrea V. Brambila May 24
HomeServices, RE/MAX, Realogy and Keller Williams leaders
The big residential brokerage franchisors and holding companies have joined NAR in its motion to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the status quo of buyer's agent commissions
by Patrick Kearns May 23
READ: Justice Department’s letter to CoreLogic demanding MLS info
DOJ wants information on MLS searches based on the commission offered to buyer's agents
by Patrick Kearns May 22
Is US government investigating MLSs and vendors for antitrust?
The Department of Justice is reportedly demanding CoreLogic and other MLS vendors hand over information related to buyer broker commissions
by Patrick Kearns May 21
Existing-home sales dip in April
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun isn't concerned about the slowdown in sales, or what it means for the market
by Patrick Kearns May 21
Federal Housing Administration seeks to loosen condo financing: NAR
HUD deputy secretary told National Association of Realtors reps that long-anticipated reform is within sight
by Teke Wiggin May 20
NAR approves MLS fee adjustments, other policy changes
The National Association of Realtors approved a slew of policies, including an increase in its operating reserves
by Andrea V. Brambila May 20
President Donald Trump holds Realtors in the palm of his hand
Most were pleased with President Trump's performance and identified with him as a real estate business person
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
President Trump announces end to steel tariffs, attacks Dems at NAR conference
The president touted his administration's cuts to regulations and praised Realtors at the National Association of Realtors' legislative meetings and trade expo
by Patrick Kearns May 17