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by Inman Dec 2
An image of a man in a suit balancing over a bear trap to represent costly business traps real estate agents fall into.
Building a real estate business? Trainer Bernice Ross outlines a dozen costly business traps real estate agents fall into and how you can avoid their expensive mistakes
by Bernice Ross Nov 29
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson
by Taylor Anderson Nov 27
Pending home sales rise for 3rd month, driven by higher inventory
Driven by an improved housing inventory, pending home sales rose modestly in October, marking its third-consecutive monthly increase, according to data released on Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 27
Here are the real estate trends that should never make a comeback
Real estate is always changing, sometimes for the better and other times for the worse. These are the trends you never want to see again
by Inman Nov 27
NAR's commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?
Opinion
Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
by Tanya Monestier Nov 27
Court grants final approval to NAR's landmark settlement deal
Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 26
Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR's divisive 3-way agreement
Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require ‘forced memberships’ in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
NAR's settlement is up for final approval. Here's why that matters
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Dramatic downward revisions for projected 2025 home sales: Fannie
Fannie Mae and MBA forecasts dampened expectations for projected home sales in 2025 while offering a more cautious outlook on the prospects of mortgage rates coming down in the new year
by Matt Carter Nov 21
Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller
Over 491K homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700M raised by NAR, HomeServices and other settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
NAR signals worst of downturn may be over as existing-home sales rise
Annual existing-home sales increased for the first time in more than 3 years in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. 'The worst of the downturn in home sales could be over.'
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
Phoenix Realtors offer MLS Choice amid 3-way agreement pushback
The new membership option will give agents who aren't members of local, state or national Realtor associations access to state-compliant forms as alternative to NAR's '3-way agreement'
by Taylor Anderson Nov 20
Repealing CCP will create '2-tiered' housing market, NAHREP warns
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has spoken in favor of the Clear Cooperation Policy, noting it's key to ensuring homebuyers have fair housing access
by Marian McPherson Nov 20
NAR perks and lavish spending spotlight of New York Times report
Volunteer National Association of Realtors' leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18