'Modest' commission proposals are insufficient, says watchdog
Long critical of the lack of real estate commission transparency, watchdog group Consumer Federation of America released steps for creating a competitive commission landscape
Stakes are incalculable for NAR as bombshell commission trial looms
Next week's long-anticipated Sitzer/Burnett commission trial is only the most immediate threat to real estate's most powerful trade organization as it navigates a series of existential challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Drop in bond yields could also give mortgage rates room to ease
Dovish remarks from Fed policymakers help ease fears of more rate hikes, bringing yields on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes back down to where they were at the beginning of October
by Matt Carter Oct 11
The real estate industry isn't doing enough to keep agents safe
Opinion
From physical safety to psychological and emotional safety, it's time to implement new practices and changed attitudes to the industry, writes safety expert Tracey Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Oct 10
Call to end rate hikes grows louder as housing groups confront Fed
MBA, NAR and NAHB warned in a joint letter Monday that uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next moves is disrupting the housing sector and threatens to send the US economy into a tailspin
by Matt Carter Oct 9
Redfin bids 'arrivederci' to NAR. Who's next? The Download
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman encouraged agents and brokers to leave NAR along with the company. Will they, and who else will join them?
by Christy Murdock Oct 6
Anywhere reveals the details of its bombshell commission settlement
Among the proposed changes, Anywhere said its company-owned brokerages, franchisees and affiliated agents will no longer be required to belong to the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Oct 6
A reverse arrow on a street
An attorney for the Sitzer/Burnett homeseller plaintiffs calls the change a 'stunning admission of guilt' on the eve of a class-action trial set to start Oct. 16
Redfin leaving NAR says everything about why we need more choices
Opinion
Times are changing, and it’s not just real estate agents who need to pivot, writes broker Mayleene DeFreece. Redfin's departure from NAR reminds us of the importance of transparency
What Moves Her brings 'Balance Blueprint' campaign to industry
Amidst an industry in turmoil, the real estate female empowerment and advocacy organization has launched a new campaign to 'spur action on behalf of women in real estate'
Andy Florance: Bombshell lawsuits will upend Zillow's business model
CoStar CEO Andy Florance dished with Intel about the commission lawsuits, Zillow and NAR as Homes.com nabbed 100M unique visitors for the first time ever in September
MLS commission settlement in jeopardy amid new DOJ 'concerns'
The Department of Justice's antitrust division on Thursday requested a 2-month deadline extension to review a proposed deal between homesellers and MLS PIN, a broker-owned multiple listing service
Redfin leaves NAR — and calls on its brokers and agents to follow suit
In a message to employees on Monday, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman cited NAR's harassment scandal and other grievances as reasons for calling on 1,800 Realtors to cancel memberships
by Ben Verde Oct 2
Getting your real estate license? It's way easier with a friend
What if you could have a partner who helps you study and keeps you accountable? Contributor Tina Lapp enumerates the reasons it’s easier (and more fun) to get your license with a friend
by Tina Lapp Sep 29