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
A misty forest
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
Even in a topsy-turvy market, some agents are still drawing tons of bids
Even as home prices and rates hit record highs, it's still possible to attract multiple offers when a property stands out or it's priced to sell. 'We priced it right — right away,' one agent told Inman
by Ben Verde Oct 28
Widow sues Compass for alleged abuse in pocket listing sale
The lawsuit alleges Compass agent Cory Cooper pressured an elderly homeowner to sell her property off the multiple listing service to a real estate investor he knew
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 27
Level up! Grow your skills with these designations and certifications
Opinion
If you are looking to niche down your business and learn to be an expert, there is a designation or certification out there to help support your education
by Rachael Hite Oct 21
Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data
Federal court in Seattle grants discount brokerage's motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
Existing-home sales drop for 8th straight month in September
Existing-home sales sagged 1.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.71M, 23.8% lower than in September 2021, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Oct 20
NYC real estate commissions are all over the map: Consumer watchdog
In a report on Wednesday, the Consumer Federation of America found the median commissions listing agents offered to buyer agents ranged from 1% in parts of Brooklyn to 3% in Manhattan
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
Rent-to-own startup Landis raises $40M from Google, Jay-Z and NAR
The new Series B funding will go toward boosting the company's homeownership coaching program, growing its team and expanding to new markets
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18
Industry groups renew push for lower FHA mortgage premiums
Black Homeownership Collaborative also asks HUD to ditch a 'life of loan' requirement that forces homeowners to continue paying mortgage insurance premiums in perpetuity
by Matt Carter Oct 17
How much does a real estate agent make?
From the hours agents put in to the years of experience they have, several variables determine what kind of income agents can bring in any given year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14