NAR board approves hate speech policy changes in decisive vote
The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor's activities
NAR logo with puzzle pieces symbolizes NAR overturns no-commingling rule
The committee opted to rescind the controversial 'no-commingling' policy on Wednesday, 1 day after NAR's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5
NAR may rescind 'no-commingling' rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny
The trade organization's MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday
Once on a path for expansion, Homie now a shell of its former self
Utah-based discount brokerage was once on a path for 1K agents. A few years later, the company was sold and is rebuilding under new ownership, starting with 22 agents in 2 states
by Taylor Anderson May 19
Evergreen Home Loans pursuing national expansion strategy
Bellevue, Washington-based Evergreen hires Wells Fargo and Bank of America veteran Andrew Leff as head of national business development and continues to expand beyond its regional roots
by Matt Carter May 5
West USA Realty commits to Zillow Group's listing policy
One of Arizona's largest brokerages, West USA Realty has committed to following Zillow Group's listing access standard. It's the 3rd to formally back the portal's ban on privately marketed listings
by Marian McPherson Apr 25
FirstTeam kicks off nationwide expansion in Idaho and Washington
The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are in the pipeline, including Arizona, Nevada and Oregon
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 25
Zillow's new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness
Opinion
Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow's actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 11
Streamline buying new homes with Virtuo: Tech Review
Virtuo brings together builders, agents and buyers into a single ecosystem to stay connected during the purchase
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 11
Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing
In 2024, a record 39K single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5% jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 7
These are the women who have moved me: Ginger Wilcox
According to the Better Homes and Gardens president, leadership isn’t just about what we accomplish individually. It’s about the way we show up for others and the opportunities we create
by Ginger Wilcox Mar 26
Realogics Sotheby's Realty partners with AI startup Realtie
As Washington cities undergo upzoning this year, timing of the firm's partnership with the AI platform that can predict seller readiness and identify areas for redevelopment couldn't be better
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 21
New survey shows how far NAR must go to repair its image
The 1.5M member trade group has a net favorability rating of –42.6% by all adults, according to a new survey conducted by ResiClub. Agents and brokers had a slightly rosier view
by Taylor Anderson Mar 19
Arizona marks 1st move beyond East Coast for SERHANT.
The new market is launching with over 50 agents who represent more than $500M in sales volume over the past 12 months and who will offer more than 100 listings to start
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
Bill Pulte confirmed to lead Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator
Mortgage industry groups support the Trump administration's picks to lead the FHFA and CFPB, but questions remain about the prospects for dramatic policy shifts at the agencies
by Matt Carter Mar 14