Impact of NAR’s commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings

In the wake of the National Association of Realtors’ 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows. Continue reading

What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate

Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series. Continue reading

How Realtors can help heal the post-election divide

Bringing the focus back to the local level isn’t just good for your real estate business, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It’s good for healing the political divisions exacerbated by this year’s election. Continue reading

Zillow predicts 2025 home trends: A blend of sustainability and tech

As the new year approaches, bringing fresh resolutions, it also ushers in innovations poised to shape modern homes. In a recent report, Zillow shared data-driven predictions for trends that will blend technology with comfort, sustainability and climate… Continue reading

NAR CEO signals support for ‘3-way agreement’ amid Realtor pushback

At the National Association of Realtors’ annual conference, CEO Nykia Wright emphasized the need to rebuild its relationships with large brokerages and doubled down on NAR’s governance. Continue reading

2025 leadership team takes over at California Association of Realtors

The California Association of Realtors has installed its 2025 team, including a new president, president-elect and treasurer. The leaders will work alongside CAR CEO Phil Hawkins for the next year. Continue reading

Group investing solution Fractional raises $15M

Fifth Wall led Fractional’s funding, which brings its total funding to date to $20.55 million. The funds will be used to expand the product, hire and broaden its education initiatives. Continue reading

Real talk: We need to make housing more accessible for older adults

Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading

After selling Tadao Ando home, Ye snags $35M Beverly Park pad

Ye’s new mansion spans about 20,000 square feet and sits on about seven acres. The property last sold for $24.5 million in 2022. Continue reading

Casa Encantada megamansion sees $30M price cut to $165M

Described by Compass agent Josh Flagg as “one of the finest residences in the United States” in a statement obtained by the New York Post, the home certainly lives up to its reputation. It spans 40,000 square feet across 60 rooms, including 7 bedrooms … Continue reading