Is a Confederate flag hate speech? NAR won't say — for now
The trade group will create 'case interpretations' to help members and enforcement volunteers apply controversial policy changes if they're approved
Enforcers won't be 'sniffing around every facet of your personal life': NAR unpacks hate speech policy
First-ever virtual Realtors Conference & Expo kicked off with a discussion on Monday about controversial proposed changes to the National Association of Realtors' Code of Ethics
Foreign buyer activity is down, but not in 'Zoom cities'
Travel restrictions, uncertainty and the US handling of the pandemic are taking a toll, but outdoorsy vacation spots are still hot among international buyers
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 30
Agent fired and arrested for racist incident caught on viral video
Paul Ng had been with Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty in Arizona since 2011. The firm condemned his 'abhorrent, unacceptable behavior'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 28
Expiring eviction moratoriums could lead to next housing crisis
Economists say America is on the brink of another housing crisis as rent debt reaches $7B
by Marian McPherson Oct 27
Steer clear of steering: 4 best practices for agents
As Realtors, we have a fiduciary responsibility to represent our clients in the fulfillment of their wishes — not our own opinions, prejudices or biases
by Carl Medford Oct 26
Vista Equity Partners sells stake in Lone Wolf
The real estate tech company is getting a new investor in Stone Point Capital
by Patrick Kearns Oct 23
Inventory hits record low
As year-over-year existing-home sales soared 21% in September, inventory dropped to a 2.7-month supply, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Oct 22
NAR's proposed ethics changes miss the mark
Opinion
If the intent of the Code of Ethics is to hold real estate professionals to a higher standard, the proposed addition fails to achieve that. Here's why — plus what could be done
by Teresa Boardman Oct 22
In light of Google lawsuit, are monopolies lurking in the real estate industry?
Opinion
On Tuesday, the US Justice Department accused Google of illegally protecting its monopoly over search and search advertising. It begs the question, are there real estate monopolies?
by Brad Inman Oct 21
Educate yourself before reacting to Code of Ethics changes!
Opinion
NAR proposed changes to the Code of Ethics, and the real estate community is reacting — or more precisely, descending into an uproar. Here's why industry professionals should take some time to closely read and examine these changes
by Jay Thompson Oct 21
Brad Inman: Imagine a real estate industry without housing discrimination
In his opening session at Connect Now, Brad Inman wants real estate agents to put 2020 in the rearview and imagine what's possible next year
by Patrick Kearns Oct 20
Beware of scammers offering health insurance to NAR members
Although the National Association of Realtors offers insurance options, an NAR spokesperson warned that the association would not make calls to enroll members
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
NAR, Morgan Stanley partner to offer financial guidance for Realtors
The 1.4 million-member trade association is partnering with the investment banking giant to offer Realtors guides to investing and saving for retirement
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
An umpire waving a flag
The National Association of Realtors says it's gotten 'an unprecedented number of complaints about Realtors posting discriminatory speech and conduct online'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14