Real (Estate) Talk: Is this overzealous charity work or rightful amends by NAR?
Opinion
Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, and we have a collective responsibility to make it right, or at least better
by Lee Davenport Aug 9
Realtor income rose by double digits in 2021: NAR
The trade association's 2022 report finds that the median gross income for Realtors overall grew 25.3% last year, but the increase was smaller for sales agents
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
NAR chief economist: Don't expect big changes in mortgage rates
Speaking at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit on Wednesday, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said 'inventory is turning' and the housing market is heading back toward a pre-COVID normal
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
Latest NAR member benefit: high-end printed marketing collateral
The guide will wrap specific branding aspects and language about the brokerage around copy on best practices for buying and selling. It will cover essential aspects of the transaction process
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
3 years in hibernation, Milestones emerges with $10M in funding
Milestones' client retention model is not entirely new, but the company hopes its new funding and team of backers can deliver a unique message to the market
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
Commission study paid for by HomeServices comes under fire
The study argues that decoupling commissions would harm first-time, low-income, and minority buyers, but critics like the Consumer Federation of America say it's based on a faulty premise
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 27
Pending home sales take nosedive in June, signaling a bleak August
Pending home sales dropped 8.6% in June, suggesting a drop in home closings just around the corner, according to figures released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jul 27
Side CEO Guy Gal: Boutique brands can thrive in contracting market
Despite recent layoffs, Side announced earlier this month its expansion into 6 new states. Gal will discuss ‘Critical Factors That Are Reshaping the Real Estate Landscape,’ at Inman Connect
by Matt Carter Jul 25
The typical home is lingering on the market a little longer than last year
US homes, on average, spent 19 days on the market during the 4 weeks ending July 17, a full day longer than the same period in 2021, according to data released Thursday by Redfin
by Ben Verde Jul 22
Northwest MLS eliminates broker commission sharing as default
Effective Oct. 3, NWMLS's forms will specify that buyer broker compensation will come directly from sellers and offer new options for how listing agents and buyer agents will be paid
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
Anti-LGBTQ Missoula pastor takes fight from court to state senate
Pastor and Realtor Brandon Huber lost his religious discrimination suit against the NAR and the Montana Organization of Realtors. Now he's working to dismantle NAR's hate speech provision
by Marian McPherson Jul 21
Vanguard Properties promotes industry leader to executive role
Nina Dosanjh has worked in real estate for 12 years. She acts as treasurer for the San Francisco Association of Realtors and was named among Inman's Real Estate Influencers of 2017
by Taylor Anderson Jul 20
The international buyer pool dropped to a new low last year
Foreign buyers, either noncitizens living in the US or those with permanent homes outside the country, scooped up 98,600 existing homes between April 2021 and March 2022, NAR reports
by Taylor Anderson Jul 20
Home sales fall for 5th month as median prices hit record high
Sales of existing homes ticked down 5.4% between May and June, falling 14.2% from a year ago, as median prices rose to $416,000, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jul 20
NAR inks deal with Rental Beast offering agents access to technology
In addition to the software's application and screening capabilities, members will leverage courses within the technology provider's educational component, Rental Beast University
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 14