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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.

Three of the national association’s leaders said they are prioritizing stability, accountability and responsiveness as they confront member disillusionment.

A majority of industry execs disapprove of how the national association has handled Clear Cooperation, and some questioned NAR’s motives, a recent survey found.

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.

After weeks of relative stability, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surged as treasury yields rose on the heels of the May 16 announcement.

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.

The former CEO of Peerage Realty Partners will guide the luxury brand’s global expansion efforts. Plus, Pacific Sotheby’s Realty welcomes a new leader.

Brokerages are battling each other (and the portals). Things have gotten loud and contentious, but here’s all you really need to know when talking to clients.

A merger creates Century 21’s largest firm in Louisiana; eXp launches “UPGRADE”; Coldwell Banker nabs top California team; United grows in Alabama; more.

Research based on three decades of data suggests rising home prices are a more likely factor, which aligns with current reports on post-settlement compensation.

The Canada-based company will triple down in Texas, targeting homebuilders as it adds operations in Dallas, Austin and Houston.

The tool shows home shoppers four different offer scenarios — and the odds of each being accepted — along with the option to connect with a partner agent.

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

Mortgage rates ticked up this week, and it could take a recession to bring them down. But that doesn’t mean a home sales rebound is off the table.

Powerful residential real estate groups in California see office exclusives as a risk to consumers and the integrity of the housing market.

A new report from NAR and Realtor.com found that households earning $100k or less can afford far fewer homes today compared to before the pandemic.

The MLS trade association has appointed Rene Galicia as chief operating officer to oversee key strategic initiatives; Bright’s partnership with CVR goes live.

Chris Kelly believes a recent New York Times podcast painted an inaccurate picture of agents, and he thinks consumers are more concerned about closing deals.