Existing-home sales decline in December after 2 months of gains
High mortgage rates led to slower sales, but declining rates may make for a strong spring, according to NAR economist
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
A woman filling out a tax form
Brokers and franchise owners have 2 weeks to file 1099-MISC forms for their independent contractors
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
It's significantly harder to buy a home now than it was 1 year ago
The National Association of Realtors' monthly affordability index has plunged 17% since November 2017
by Patrick Kearns Jan 11
Government shutdown 'causing tangible harm' to real estate: NAR
In new survey, nearly 25% of respondents said shutdown had impacted deals with current or potential clients
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Hire a professional or do it yourself: Homeowners share all
The answer depends on the project, but a new NAR study suggests agents might benefit by promoting DIY projects
by Teke Wiggin Jan 7
A network of threads connecting pins on a board
Opinion
With 42% of buyers finding their agents by referral, focus on the easiest way to get referrals — content marketing
by Byron Lazine Jan 3
Pending home sales drop to lowest level since 2014
Pending Home Sales Index drops for 11th straight month, but National Association of Realtors' chief economist insists favorable mortgage rates will boost sales activity
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
Inman Person of the Year 2018: Kenya Burrell-VanWormer
She led the fight to oppose proposals by NAR to raise dues. So what's next for the firebrand?
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 21
Existing-home sales rise for second straight month
Despite the mothly gains, affordability woes are keeping existing-home sales numbers down year-over-year
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
NAR restructures, launches emerging tech team
The National Association of Realtors is getting rid of one tech group and replacing it with another, amid a host of other changes to its communications, lobbying and member outreach efforts
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 11
Real estate most generous industry in America: Survey
82% of Realtors participate in charitable giving — 25.4% more than the national average, according to NAR survey
by Marian McPherson Dec 6
Real estate's competition decree has expired. What's next?
The 10-year-old settlement between the Justice Department and the National Association of Realtors is no more. Are online listings at risk?
An appraisal contract with blueprints
Proposed rules would allow homes under $400K to be sold without being appraised by a licensed professional
by Patrick Kearns Nov 29
What the new cash buyer rules mean for you
In some cities, most cash sales will have to be reported to regulators
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 28
Is NAR too big to function?
The trade group is taking a hard look at the enormous machinery that determines how it makes decisions
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 16