Fannie and Freddie may stay in conservatorship: Regulator
Shares in mortgage giants tumble as investors weigh whether the Trump administration is more interested in mining Fannie and Freddie's profits than privatizing them
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote
NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday
NAR warns agents of growing 'Pig Butchering' cryptocurrency scam
Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny
by Marian McPherson Jun 3
NAR president: DOJ thinks Realtors 'make too much money'
At NAR's midyear conference, Kevin Sears told brokers he was 'cautiously optimistic' about improving the trade group's relationship with the antitrust enforcer
This June, Inman is celebrating Today's Buyer Agent
Whether you're the buyer specialist on a team or a solo agent specializing in working with buyers, you'll find a lot to love in this helpful theme month
by Inman Jun 2
Listing recovery hits snag near end of spring: Client Pipeline Tracker
Real estate agents reported an unexpected hit to their listing pipelines in May as they navigated an uncertain market and weak spring, according to the latest Inman Intel Index survey results
by Daniel Houston Jun 2
NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a 'rumor' that she had 'dismantled DEI' and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to 'pick our bets' due to an expected membership drop to 1.2M
How will NAR handle the hate speech hot potato? The Download
The National Association of Realtors will tackle the topic at its midyear Legislative Meetings next week, even after a Texas speech bill targeting NAR and other groups died abruptly on Wednesday
by Christy Murdock May 30
Rethinking NAR's speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh May 30
Inman Luxury Connect
The speaker lineup is unveiled for Inman Luxury Connect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in July
by Mariya Gordon May 30
NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing
The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd
by Jim Dalrymple II May 30
Realtors must uphold professional ethics. Discrimination harms us all 
The real estate industry prides itself on professionalism and ethical conduct. When it comes to LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues, broker Justin Ziegler writes, it's time to put words into action
by Justin Ziegler May 30
Texas hate speech bill 'dead' as NAR considers ethics code change
SB 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Meanwhile, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
NAR appoints new SVP, VP of communications department
Months after streamlining its communications and PR department, the National Association of Realtors has tapped 2 journalism and public relations veterans to lead its comms strategy
by Marian McPherson May 29
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts
by Lillian Dickerson May 29