‘Active adult’ community refused housing for disabled couple: HUD

A New Jersey condo association, billed as being an “active adult” community for homeowners 55 and older, will have to shell out $9,000 to settle allegations it prevented a man with disabilities and his wife from buying a home in which they planned to l… Continue reading

The long, messy road to NAR’s costly breakup with Upstream

After reaching out to pilot brokerages and multiple listing services nationwide, it appears brokerages may not be using Upstream at all. Continue reading

NAR restructures, launches emerging tech team

The trade group, which has more than 1.3 million members, says staffing changes to its advocacy, marketing communications, member experience and technology groups will also bolster its lobbying efforts and better communication to its members. Continue reading

NAR and Upstream get a divorce

Upstream and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are ending their relationship. NAR, which spent millions in supporting the development of the data management platform for the real estate industry, had previously served as Upstream’s technology … Continue reading

Lead verification and safety app offers free version Kleard Lite

Kleard, a showing management and identity verification app has announced that it will now be offering a version of its product for free. The app allows agents to verify the identity of their buyer prospect at showings and open houses. Continue reading

How MLS of Choice is affecting your real estate team

When MLS of Choice took effect last July, it meant real estate agents were free to opt out of their brokerage’s MLS. But the same freedom isn’t allotted for members of every agent team. Find out how teams are affected and what solutions are available t… Continue reading

Real estate’s competition decree has expired. What’s next?

Last month, an antitrust settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) expired. Does that mean Realtor associations can go back to engaging in practices once deemed anti-competitive? And could th… Continue reading

Connect the Sessions: ICNY’s Data track explores MLSs, platforms, emerging tech and more

Learn why “The consumer is looking for an all-inclusive experience” Continue reading

The endless battle for data control

The battle over listing syndication isn’t new, and the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors isn’t the first to flirt with ending automatic syndication. Continue reading

Realtor association becomes first in nation to offer health plan

The Baldwin County Association of Realtors says it’s the first in the nation to offer group health, dental and vision insurance to its 2,300 members. Continue reading