Realtor associations gave nearly 21% more to charity in 2021
NAR report highlights donations and volunteer hours to community nonprofits and Realtor associations. In 2021, Realtor associations donated a median of $12,070 to community nonprofits
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 20
Anywhere fights sellers' bid to give up docs on NAR commission rule
Federal court will hold oral arguments later this month on whether franchisor's implementation of the policy nationwide is relevant to homesellers' case in the MLS PIN service area
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
These 12 startups will go head-to-head at NAR's 'Pitch Battle'
Contestants offer tools for virtual agent coaching, real estate investing, floor plans, inspections, property co-ownership, secure document storage, rentals, home renovation and agent finances
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 13
After 2 years of hikes, rental market may be bound for 'complete reversal'
Yet another sign of a widespread housing slowdown emerged as monthly rent price acceleration declined after 20 consecutive months of rapid increases, new data suggests
by Taylor Anderson Sep 13
Housing inflation isn't slowing yet. And it may prove tough to tame
The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way
by Daniel Houston Sep 13
9 non-salesy reasons to reach out to your database in 2025
A service-oriented approach leaves you and your clients feeling better about every interaction. Coach Darryl Davis offers 9 strategies for reaching out in a positive, authentic way
by Darryl Davis Sep 12
An umpire waving a flag
An antitrust case filed by Arizona broker Grady Hillis is now dead. The National Association of Realtors insisted the lawsuit was 'frivolous,' 'meritless' and 'recklessly thrown together'
Zillow to REX: Let's unite against NAR's 'no-commingling rule'
Legal battle of wills rages on as the 3 parties have motions to compel pending before the court. On Tuesday, REX pushed back against Zillow’s motion to compel, calling it a 'fishing expedition'
What does 'housing recession' even mean? Economists don't really know
The phrase 'housing recession' has exploded in popularity, according to an analysis of search terms. But pinning down what it means and where it originated is surprisingly difficult
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 29
What is 'Barbiecore'? Design trend pretty in pink as 'Barbie' flick slays
The design trend of the moment includes — you guessed it — lots of pink, frills, vintage finds, florals, curvy furnishings and beds evocative of clouds. Barbie wouldn't have it any other way
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Raise your financial IQ: 5 smart money habits for real estate agents
You can never know too much when making good financial decisions. CFP Jordan Curnutt shares 5 habits to help you learn about financial planning consistently
by Jordan Curnutt Aug 26
Colorado MLS first to rescind controversial listing display rule
After nearly 2 decades, REcolorado has eliminated NAR's optional no-commingling rule, which is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 25
Zillow seeks court order over REX laptops allegedly kept as 'severance'
On Friday, Zillow filed a motion to compel REX to identify employees who left the discount brokerage with laptops that could hold evidence relevant to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 25
WATCH: How will buyer's agents make money if the DOJ wins?
The ongoing lawsuits and investigation into US industry practices could alter how buyer's agents make money on the typical home sale, panelists said earlier this month at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
Pending home sales post modest decline in July after a rocky June
Pending transactions were down 19.9% year over year, but just 1% month over month, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Aug 24