Are brokerages keeping up with homebuyers’ online habits?
46% of all brokerages say ‘keeping up with technology’ will be their biggest challenge in the near future
by Marian McPherson Aug 27
'You cannot buy that purple toilet': Curbio wins NAR pitch battle
Curbio, which renovates homes for sellers and gets paid at closing, was one of 14 contestants to go head-to-head in a 'Pitch Battle' hosted by Second Century Ventures
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
One fighter jet flying at an angle to others in the team
NAR lost its bid to consolidate the commission lawsuits, likely making the trade group's legal fight more costly
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
Existing-home sales climb in July
Existing-home sales rose 2.5% month-over-month, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Aug 21
Wolf
Integration between SkySlope and Lone Wolf's zipForm Plus — a transaction management solution offered to NAR members — will cease on Sept. 1
by Patrick Kearns Aug 19
National Association of Realtors asks judge to toss antitrust suits
A pair of lawsuits could upend how compensation works, but NAR believes the cases 'are wrong on the facts, wrong on the economics and wrong on the law'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
Federal Housing Administration reveals condo loan approval guidelines
The National Association of Realtors cheered the policy, which is aimed at increasing FHA mortgage eligibility
by Patrick Kearns Aug 15
The Real Word: Is NAR spending too much on building software?
Opinion
Former RPR contractor Len Komar is suing NAR. He alleges RPR is ‘very fragile.’ Is NAR overreaching?
by Byron Lazine Aug 9
Home prices increase in 91% of the nation's metros
Lower inventory is leading to more price increases and competition, according to NAR's chief economist
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Former contractor sues NAR, alleges RPR tech is 'very fragile'
Software developer Len Komar worked on RPR's property database as a contractor from March 2016 to June 2017
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 31
Pending home sales snap 17-month streak of annual declines
In June, the National Association of Realtors' forward-looking indicator climbed 1.7% year-over-year
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
NAR: Commission lawsuits could be 'disastrous' for both buyers and sellers
How should the industry make agent commission structures more transparent before angry consumers and the Justice Department forces it to do so in ways that might be harmful?
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 26
Existing-home sales fall 1.7%, constrained by high prices, low inventory
National Association of Realtors backs 6 commercial RE startups
Wellness startup and short-term rental management service among the first commercial class of NAR's tech accelerator
by Teke Wiggin Jul 19
International buyers are spending a lot less in the US
A slowing global economy and a shortage of available stateside homes appear to have contributed to a slowdown in purchases from foreign buyers, according to a new NAR report
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 17