Instagram’s new hour-long IGTV videos are perfect for real estate
The social media platform is taking on YouTube with new streaming video feature
Existing home prices hit new record high as sales slump
NAR: Median existing home price hit a record $264,800 in the month of May, but sales were down 0.4 percent, the second consecutive month of declines
by Patrick Kearns Jun 20
Trump Admin issues healthcare reform that will save Realtors big money
U.S. Department of Labor rule would allow self-employed individuals to band together to buy into association health plans
by Patrick Kearns Jun 19
Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Washington Monument, Washington DC
The FTC and DOJ are convening bigwigs from Zillow, Redfin and more to evaluate the state of listings and competition. The findings could shape the industry's future
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Report defends multiple listing services from government intervention
The Council of Multiple Listing Services released a new white paper ahead of June 5 meeting on competition in real estate
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
DOJ official takes aim at rule banning banks from becoming brokerages
Sessions' no. 2 Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim hinted that the ban may be addressed at an upcoming real estate competition workshop
Unemployment falls to 3.8 percent, lowest level in 18 years
NAR economist says continuing job gains will increase housing demand, despite low inventory and high mortgage rates
by Inman Jun 1
What I've learned from being part of a Realtor association
Opinion
It's never too late to improve, redefine your purpose and change your perspective
by Troy Palmquist Jun 1
What you need to know about NAR's new MLS policy changes
The trade group’s board addressed photo copyright violations and adopted new ‘MLS of Choice’ measures for commercial exchanges
by Andrea V. Brambila May 31
NAR warns members of scammer posing as trade organization
Suspicious email that ends in 'elon.edu' is claiming to be NAR in an attempt to steal members' information
by Patrick Kearns May 31
Nevada woman awarded $6K after being denied service animal
Leasing agent allegedly told prospective she couldn't have service animal because of new hardwood floors
by Patrick Kearns May 29
Nearly 60% of servicemembers can put zero down when buying a home
New survey from NAR looks into the the homebuying habits of active-duty servicemembers and veterans
by Patrick Kearns May 25
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
Realtors call on NAR to stop donating to anti-LGBTQ candidates
NAR acknowledges its past history of exclusion in Washington, D.C., but some want the organization to take its support a step further
by Patrick Kearns May 22