Redlining and steering continue to plague housing. So where's NAR?
Opinion
By backing its membership and ignoring bad actors, the National Association of Realtors has set itself up for government oversight and intervention, writes Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer
by Chris Drayer Jun 13
Missing middle: Home shortage for middle-income buyers hits 320K
The US needs to not just build more new homes, but build more new homes that are affordable to most people, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com
DOJ: NAR commission and pocket listing investigation should resume
The US Department of Justice wants 'to resume its consequential investigation of conduct that affects over $100 billion in broker fees paid by Americans annually,' according to an appeal
Judge narrows in on trial date for bombshell commission lawsuit
If the parties don't settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers' case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Bombshell commission suit 1 step closer to trial after appeal rejected
A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit
by Andrea V. Brambila May 25
parachute
The organization's membership was down 0.66% in April compared to a year earlier. NAR thinks the numbers may fall even further
by Jim Dalrymple II May 19
6 takeaways from NAR's midyear conference
From voting to raise membership dues to requiring fair housing training to learning best practices for artificial intelligence, Realtors are steering their own fate in the industry
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
With lawsuits in play, NAR Midyear treads lightly with commission talk
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, NAR attorney Charlie Lee stressed agents can't count on a 'standard' commission and will have to negotiate compensation with clients and listing brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
Danger ahead: MLSs consider agent alerts for perilous properties
At the National Association of Realtors' midyear conference, a committee on Realtor safety suggested adding MLS data fields to signal hazards such as bad cell service and limited visibility
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
NAR votes to require fair housing training for all 1.5M Realtors
Members will be required to complete 2 hours of fair housing training every 3 years beginning in 2025 following a vote Thursday by the National Association of Realtors' board of directors
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
NAR votes to raise membership dues in alignment with inflation
The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4% to $156 next year
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
The seller's market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory
A 'drought' of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022, and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10
'AI terrifies me': Tips for Realtors on how to avoid the new tech's pitfalls
At NAR's midyear conference, Senior Counsel Chloe Hecht offered best practices to help navigate artificial intelligence without running afoul of copyright law or the Realtor Code of Ethics
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
NAR chief economist: 'The Fed made a mistake'
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings' Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum, Lawrence Yun predicted total home sales would bottom out this year before ticking up in 2024
Soaring spring home prices are very real — and widespread: NAR
For now, a seasonal surge in home activity has arrested falling prices in most US markets, according to Q1 metro home price data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Daniel Houston May 9