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The TV star and founder of The Agency says running an association is “a pain” but sees opportunities to improve the agent experience and “fragmented” MLS space.

High mortgage rates, which increase the cost of buying, should push prices down — right? But the relationship between rates and home prices isn’t that simple.

The Fed is expected to cut rates in September, which may spur buyer activity — but after Canada’s central bank cut rates for the first time in June, sales fell.

After criticizing many agreements as “unfair,” The Consumer Federation of America has compiled a list of best practices for the industry.

The two brokerages announced settlements in the Gibson/Umpa case on Monday, while several other firms filed motions to dismiss.

Biden calls out corporate profits in pitch for targeted rent limits, while the FHFA unveiled new tenant protections on Fannie- and Freddie-financed housing.

Rich Simonelli is back at CoStar after a 5-year hiatus, leading investor relations, while Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer.

The state association is rolling out buyer agreements and other forms that it believes offer a balance of simplicity and agent protections.

Michael Saunders has always been driven, building her brokerage into a multibillion-dollar company with the goal of making a difference.

Lamacchia grows with MA acquisition; Real reaches 20k agents; RE/MAX gains 60-agent firm; C21 franchise and Florida indie merge; eXp joins Fortune 1000; more.

Settlement details and dates have been set for Compass, Real, Douglas Elliman, Realty One and @properties, but NAR hit a roadblock in its fight with the DOJ.

So much for that housing market recovery everyone was expecting. Builders and boomers could provide bright spots, but what about the NAR settlement?

The California association has been the subject of a DOJ inquiry and a scathing CFA report. Updates released this week may allay some of those concerns.

The typical agent had fewer transactions and less income last year, NAR found, but that’s not stopping newcomers from joining — and old pros are doing well.

Mortgage rates dipped this week, and the latest inflation and jobs data increase the chance of a rate cut in September.

Watch the conversation with Ed Zorn as he explains why agents don’t need to panic come Aug. 17, but they do need to hone their pitch — and negotiation skills.

Supply is well above last year’s levels, but lower mortgage rates will be key to luring buyers into the market.

A new statement takes aim at “misinformation and concern” surrounding the proposed sale of REcolorado and provides details on the buyer and his intentions.

Ad watchdog sides with Realtor.com challenges to Homes.com traffic claims — the latest twist in the hard-fought battle for the No. 2 spot in home search.

Eric Elfman took the helm at the proptech giant in June and is ready to take on competitors, go deeper with AI and “get back to customer-centricity.”