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Scottsdale-based HomeSmart is giving area agents the choice to opt out of NAR membership in 2025.

NAR’s settlement staved off “extinction-level litigation” but created snags by requiring buyer agreements and moving compensation off multiple listing services.

Homeowners who bought in the early 2020s have lots of equity, and life events are motivating moves — even if they have to give up their low mortgage rates.

An Ohio renovation company filed the complaint after opting out of the Mar. 15 settlement. Plus: an Atlanta brokerage settles, new appeal to NAR deal filed.

The global brokerage has formed a Phoenix-based subsidiary, allowing area agents to discontinue association membership while retaining MLS access.

The association shared “a comprehensive fact check” rebutting claims of political bias and questionable financial practices related to an affiliated nonprofit.

Strong leaders make strong companies — so what happens when they leave? Having a plan in place is critical for a smooth transition, and for a firm’s survival.

The property management software company, which still faces civil suits, says it will “continue to aggressively defend itself” against “baseless allegations.”

Fannie Mae’s latest purchase sentiment index is up more than 10 points in the past year, with a record share of consumers expecting mortgage rates to fall.

A new report shines light on NAR’s American Property Owners Alliance and raises issues around transparency and the ethics of partisan spending.

The company had been mired in lawsuits from customers in Texas and Michigan and had also received scrutiny from different state attorneys general.

Most are simply asking the listing agent directly, while sharing via websites is uncommon, a new survey found. And so far, commissions are largely unchanged.

During a year of turmoil in the industry, Pareja — who just moved into the CEO role in April — has repeatedly jumped into the fray to tackle issues head-on.

A real estate professional can help homebuyers and sellers in a number of ways. Not all of them are legal everywhere, but all require disclosure and agreement.

150-agent firm joins Real Brokerage; ERA gains multi-office Austin affiliate; C21 franchise acquires established Mass. indie; EXIT Realty adds 7 markets; more.

Watch the conversation with analyst John Campbell as he places bets on Zillow, CoStar and public brokerages — and shares Wall Street’s perspective on the CCP.

The good news is that an interest rate cut is still on the table as other signs point to a cooling labor market. The Fed will decide later this month.

A lack of investment in training or recruitment has led to an aging workforce — and an existential crisis for the industry. Where are tomorrow's loan officers?

Leaders stepped up as the NAR settlement changed the game, Clear Cooperation fueled division and the Department of Justice stoked fears in this surprising year.

Purchase applications and home tours are on the rise as rates drop to the lowest level in six weeks.