Pending home sales decline 0.5% from April to May
Pending home sales have now dropped for the fifth straight month on an annualized bases due to inventory shortages
by Patrick Kearns Jun 27
Redfin CEO: 'The stability of the marketplace has been undermined'
Glenn Kelman discusses his brokerage's new listing attribution proposal, pocket listings, the inventory shortage and more in our exclusive interview
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
Home shopper home searcher homebuyer
The hi-tech brokerage thinks NAR should require websites to display a specific type of link back to brokers, changing how Zillow and realtor.com work
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
Instagram’s new hour-long IGTV videos are perfect for real estate
The social media platform is taking on YouTube with new streaming video feature
Existing home prices hit new record high as sales slump
NAR: Median existing home price hit a record $264,800 in the month of May, but sales were down 0.4 percent, the second consecutive month of declines
by Patrick Kearns Jun 20
Trump Admin issues healthcare reform that will save Realtors big money
U.S. Department of Labor rule would allow self-employed individuals to band together to buy into association health plans
by Patrick Kearns Jun 19
Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Washington Monument, Washington DC
The FTC and DOJ are convening bigwigs from Zillow, Redfin and more to evaluate the state of listings and competition. The findings could shape the industry's future
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
Report defends multiple listing services from government intervention
The Council of Multiple Listing Services released a new white paper ahead of June 5 meeting on competition in real estate
by Patrick Kearns Jun 1
DOJ official takes aim at rule banning banks from becoming brokerages
Sessions' no. 2 Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim hinted that the ban may be addressed at an upcoming real estate competition workshop
Unemployment falls to 3.8 percent, lowest level in 18 years
NAR economist says continuing job gains will increase housing demand, despite low inventory and high mortgage rates
by Inman Jun 1
What I've learned from being part of a Realtor association
Opinion
It's never too late to improve, redefine your purpose and change your perspective
by Troy Palmquist Jun 1
What you need to know about NAR's new MLS policy changes
The trade group’s board addressed photo copyright violations and adopted new ‘MLS of Choice’ measures for commercial exchanges
by Andrea V. Brambila May 31
NAR warns members of scammer posing as trade organization
Suspicious email that ends in 'elon.edu' is claiming to be NAR in an attempt to steal members' information
by Patrick Kearns May 31
Nevada woman awarded $6K after being denied service animal
Leasing agent allegedly told prospective she couldn't have service animal because of new hardwood floors
by Patrick Kearns May 29