Calling all startups: NAR's tech accelerator is taking applications
The National Association of Realtors' venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years
Mortgage rates fall — but so does demand, breaking 4-week streak
As mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2022 highs, all eyes will be on Federal Reserve as policymakers conduct their final meeting of the year next week
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Weichert chooses SkySlope to power transactions for 'competitive' edge
'With its smartly-designed interface and extensive suite of solutions, SkySlope gives our agents the most competitive advantage in the marketplace today,' — Jim Weichert
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
Pending sales fell in October for the fifth month in a row
Rising rates and nervous consumers have set up the housing market for its 'slowest fourth quarter in a decade,' according to one economist
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
Local association's revenue bump funds national ad campaign
Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors' 'Only a Realtor' commercials are a 'local contribution to creating a national movement,' the association says
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 30
NAR venture capital arm launches tech accelerator in Latin America
The launch marks the 1st time the accelerator, REACH, will accept applications from companies in a non-primarily English-speaking region. Real estate startups can apply through February
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 29
saw, sharp, cut
The company won the 2022 Pitch Battle sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, claiming a $15,000 prize from Second Century Ventures, NAR's for-profit investment subsidiary
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
NAR shuts down bid to end no-commingling rule, Zillow reveals
Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks said the portal petitioned NAR to stop allowing MLSs to ban brokers from displaying MLS listings with non-MLS listings online
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 23
Ocusell launches with goal to heal MLS, tech vendor relationships
Software intends to reduce the long burdensome and unpredictable business rules and dated, stringent input regulations required by most MLSs for brokers to interact with them
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 22
After 2-year ordeal, FHA borrowers can now buy private flood insurance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday prevailed in expanding flood insurance choices for homebuyers with Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Existing-home sales slip for ninth-consecutive month in October
Sales of existing homes fell 5.9% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.43M — 28.4% lower than in October 2021, according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Nov 18
NAR passes proposals to encourage MLS data sharing statewide
Aiming to compete with search portals, NAR will create a toolkit with resources, best practices and case studies that MLSs will be able to use if they choose to share listing data within a state
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 18
37% of real estate agents couldn’t pay rent in October
Rent delinquencies surged in October compared to one month prior as the housing market continues to struggle with high mortgage rates, according to a new survey
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
NAR leaders must undergo sexual harassment, diversity training
The trade group's board of directors also passed policies on nepotism and on a process for removing National Association of Realtors officers
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
NAR's new president to spearhead Realtor brand roadshow
A key initiative for the trade group's 2023 President Kenny Parcell is a 'member activation tour' that will stop or host events in every U.S. state over the next year
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 16