NAR: We’re committed to ending discrimination in real estate

In response to an Inman article Tuesday questioning the National Association of Realtors’ response to discriminatory practices, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg defended the trade group’s track record. Continue reading

Redlining and steering continue to plague housing. So where’s NAR?

By backing its membership and ignoring bad actors, the National Association of Realtors has set itself up for government oversight and intervention, writes Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer. Continue reading

10 proptech entrepreneurs get real with real estate’s decision-makers

From Rentspree to Better, Intel asked 10 property technology entrepreneurs tough questions on the minds of their colleagues and customers, many of them large, national brokerage brands. Continue reading

We’re poised for a great housing fall, y’all: What Q4 has in store

Leaves are not the only thing falling right now. The housing market is experiencing another major adjustment, and market expert Chris Drayer offers his insights and predictions for the rest of the year and beyond. Continue reading

Takeaways from the hallways: Buzz-worthy thoughts and highlights from ICLV

Find out the ins and outs of what went on behind the scenes at ICLV, including what people were talking about and what was in the air, with Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer as your guide. Continue reading

How do we help first-time homebuyers without driving up costs?

More and more lower-income or even middle-class households are going to be renting the American dream. This is bad for the economy and it should be a red flag for our industry. Continue reading

As Omicron COVID variant spreads, real estate agents grin and bear it

Disease experts are racing to address the Omicron variant, but in the real estate industry, few expect the new threat to be a game changer. Continue reading

Why banning buyer love letters is the right step forward

This week, Oregon became the first U.S. state to ban buyer love letters officially. This is a massive win for those of us in housing who support anti-discrimination and are fair housing advocates, and it could be a major victory for the industry as a w… Continue reading