Court revives antitrust claims against NAR in pocket listing suit

Judge says Top Agent Network “adequately alleged” NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy is a “group boycott.” Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule. Continue reading

Housing inventory is roaring back to life. So why aren’t new listings?

Inventory is rising again, according to an analysis of housing data. But agents are still scrounging. Hundreds of brokers and agents shared what’s working in the latest polling from Inman Intel. Continue reading

Sequel to NAR ‘Danger Report’ set for 10-year anniversary next year

T3 Sixty plans to release “The Opportunity Report” as a follow up to its “DANGER Report” in early 2025. it says the new document will be comparable in its impactful earlier analysis of the industry. Continue reading

Existing-home sales decline, median sales price hits record high

The median existing-home price jumped by 4.1 percent year-over-year to $426,900 for all housing types, marking the second month of record highs. Continue reading

Homebuyers dig the NAR deal until they learn the details: Intel survey

Even if the settlement brings down commissions overall, buyers grow warier the more they learn about what the policy means for them, according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer poll. Continue reading

Disparity in agent splits evident in Northeast, Intel analysis reveals

These times have been hard on nearly every real estate business. But different parts of the country report unique challenges and business approaches, as illustrated by Intel’s monthly gauge of industry sentiment. Continue reading

These 12 real estate startups will vie for $15K at NAR’s ‘Pitch Battle’

The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products. Continue reading

President Biden’s 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders

President Biden proposed the idea of a 5 percent rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters. Continue reading

Consumer watchdog develops new standard to assess buyer contracts

After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers. Continue reading

27 resources you’ll need to be ready for the Aug. 17 transition

Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you’ll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now. Continue reading