NAR dodges 3 Zillow claims in Crocker letter countersuit, but defamation sticks
Judge says trade group 'vouched for' accuracy of whistleblower letter in distributing it to the media
Dec 11
Pooled MLS listings create new market opportunity for Realtors
California MLSs will pull listing data from each other's systems
Dec 4
MLSs anxious about their role in Upstream
Many questions about the broker-backed initiative remain unanswered
Nov 30
New Zillow app aims to boost advertising dollars in company coffers
Premier Agent Zillow app designed to help agents manage online leads more efficiently
Nov 30
'MLS Evolved' project gains ground
Deadline to join MRIS-TREND consolidation project looms
Nov 20
NAR approves $12M/year zipLogix deal to offer free online transaction management to all Realtors
Proposal passes after vigorous debate
Nov 16
Update: NAR requires MLSs to include pending listings in IDX feeds
Trade group also adds information on 'safe harbors' from copyright infringement liability to MLS guidelines
Nov 16
NAR revokes charters for 16 Realtor associations
Core standards may drive more associations to merge
Nov 16
MLS CEO recognized for contributions to the industry
MRIS's David Charron receives inaugural Peter Shuttleworth MLS Executive Award of Excellence
Nov 13
FHA changes to condo policies aim to boost homeownership
New policies streamline recertification process, make it easier to qualify
Nov 13
Sneak peek of NAR's new consumer ad campaign
Ads will use humor and Realtor expertise to appeal to millennials
Nov 12
Transaction forms software now free to 1 million-plus Realtors
NAR and zipLogix partnership 'first step to comprehensive transaction platform,' trade group says
Nov 12
Instant messaging may smooth home showings for agents
New ShowingTime feature allows agents to chat in real time
Nov 11
NAR and Upstream sign 'revolutionary' deal for broker database
Backers say platform will allow brokers of all sizes to focus on customer experience, not data
Nov 5
Turf squabble fails to derail Florida association merger
Miami Association of Realtors to grow to nearly 40,000 members
Nov 2
3 legal issues brokers and MLSs should act on now
Real estate attorney: Know the terms of inbound and outbound data licenses
Oct 30
CoreLogic rolling out 'first truly property-centric' MLS platform
Realcomp first to debut commingled search of MLS listings and public records
Oct 26
Zillow execs evoked 'Thelma and Louise' before jumping ship from Move
Court orders Zillow execs to turn over their computers for forensic inquiry
Oct 23
Upstream denies Zillow suggestion it's building a national MLS
Move loses bid to provide ListHub-powered platform for broker-lead initiative
Oct 14
Prepare clients for higher mortgage rates and other tips for next year's market
Housing update from realtor.com chief economist Jonathan Smoke
Oct 12