Homebuyer demand picks up again as mortgage rates retreat below 7%
While purchase loan applications were up 4% week over week, there's still 'very little refinance incentive with rates so much higher than last year,' MBA forecaster says
by Matt Carter Nov 16
NAR votes to end use of the term 'handicap' in Realtor Code of Ethics
The highest governing bodies of the National Association of Realtors have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to replace references to 'handicap,' considered offensive by many, with 'disability'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
NAR incentives plan for MLSs, local Realtors goes back to drawing board
On Monday, the National Association of Realtors' board approved every proposal except one that would have created a program to incentivize local associations and Realtor-affiliated MLSs
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
NAR chief economist expects price of office space and apartments to dip
Lawrence Yun expects employees to spend 25% to 35% less time in the office, keeping downward pressure on office rent. The multifamily sector also saw prices drop with high borrowing rates
by Taylor Anderson Nov 14
Proptechs iGuide, HouseLens enter into software collaboration
Digital marketing and a compelling online presence will be more important than ever, especially on mobile devices, according to a new National Association of Realtors' report
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 14
NAR chief economist predicts 'strong rebound' in 2024
Lawrence Yun said home prices will rise 1% and sales will dip 7% next year before recovering in 2024, in contrast to a Fannie Mae forecast last month that predicted falling prices next year
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
Political analysts at NAR: 'The politics of our country is broken'
Karl Rove, deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, and April Ryan, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent, spoke at NAR's Legislative and Political forum
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
Lone Wolf launches Leads+, lands deal with The Keyes Company
The seller-centric addition to Lone Wolf's broad suite of business software intends to unearth and secure listing leads for its users, coming at a time when they need it most
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 11
In an era of divisiveness, be the brand to trust
TheSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin took to the virtual stage at the National Association of Realtors' annual conference, NAR NXT, on Friday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Tropical Storm Nicole plunges NAR conference guests into uncertainty
As Nicole carves its path, likely thousands of Realtors have had flights canceled and are unable to reschedule, waiting to see if their reservations hold or exploring travel alternatives
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North Carolina regulators are investigating alleged predatory and deceptive practices by Florida-based MV Realty, which operates in 33 states and has more than 500 licensed agents
What to watch for at NAR's annual conference this week
NAR NXT in Orlando will feature sessions on fair housing, politics, market forecasts, MLS data-sharing and a proposed update to the Realtor Code of Ethics, among other topics
Share of first-time buyers plummets to lowest level since 1981: NAR
Rising home prices, mortgage rates and inflation cut the share of first-time buyers to 26% — the lowest level since the National Association of Realtors began surveying buyers and sellers in 1981
by Marian McPherson Nov 3
Plunk to provide mobile valuation smarts to California-based The MLS
Real estate software company Plunk is partnering with The MLS/CLAW, a large multiple listing service in southern California, to provide its flagship home value analytics solution to members
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 28
Pending home sales retreat 10.2%
Pending sales fell 10.2% between August and September, according to new data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors, 31% lower than they were during the same time last year
by Ben Verde Oct 28