Industry News

As insurance rates skyrocket in areas prone to extreme weather, agents need to make sure homebuyers understand those costs to avoid problems at closing.

The troubled iBuyer laid off 40 employees on June 11 as it scrambles to lift its stock price above Nasdaq’s $1 threshold.

As Realtors take to Capitol Hill to lobby members of Congress, their biggest concern is finding ways to make more homes available and affordable.

The Executive Committee rescinds the “no-commingling rule,” which had spawned legal action against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors.

Watch the conversation as real estate pro Ryan Young shares advice for starting teams: “Work your ass off, lead with revenue, focus on building your own brand.”

The U.S. needs more homes, but policymakers need to work with communities, states and the mortgage industry to foster development and increase access to loans.

The iBuyer has been struggling to get its footing since 2022 despite replacing its CEO and working to build partnerships with agents and brokerages.

Privatization of the GSEs may be imminent — though FHFA Director Pulte said they could remain in conservatorships. He also touched on fraud, FICO and the Fed.

The lawsuits may seem like old news, but not everyone has moved on. An appeals court is reviewing objections that have the potential to invalidate the deals.

Reporters from The Wall Street Journal and New York Times spoke to an audience of real estate execs about how they cover the industry — and contentious topics.

The announcement comes days after Zillow said it will begin banning listings that are publicly marked but off the MLS at the end of June.

Longtime CMLS CEO Denee Evans plans to leave the association at the end of the year, while Compass, Lofty and Rechat add growth-focused leaders.

While consumers have disrupted services like travel and transportation, that’s less likely to happen in the real estate industry, research suggests.

Adjustable-rate mortgages are gaining ground, and real estate agents can play a role in dismantling old stigmas and guiding buyers toward informed choices.

Publicly marketed listings that are not widely available will be flagged beginning May 28 — and new listings that don’t comply may be barred starting June 30.

In a speech to industry executives, Scott Turner emphasized the agency’s “mission-minded focus” — and his plans to cut out the bureaucracy that gets in the way.

The former NFL player and state representative will be tackling housing issues with a significantly smaller budget — and looking to the private sector for help.

An agent alleged the New York City-based home search site was continuing to collect fees for rental listings that were no longer displayed.

The home search site has been “battling giants” for years, Movoto’s president says. This will give it a boost — and consumers a better end-to-end experience.

Opponents of NAR's speech code say it limits freedom, but undermining the dignity of those we serve is not a right. Realtors must be held to higher standards.