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

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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 →

Appeals court denies NAR rehearing request of DOJ probe

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The latest order by the Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., means the DOJ is free to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Housing inventory is climbing back. So why are leads still lagging?

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Inventory is rising again, but agents are still scrounging for new listings. Hundreds of brokers and agents shared what’s working in still-tight markets in new responses from the Intel Index survey. Continue reading →

NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects mortgage rates to settle around 6 percent, a prediction he’s made before. A look back at two years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy. Continue reading →

NAR membership dips as Realtors report closing fewer deals in 2023

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NAR’s 2024 Membership profile shows the impacts of a difficult market on real estate professionals — many of whom are contending with issues related to affordability and inventory. Continue reading →

Kevin Sears opens up about NAR, the DOJ and a hectic year of travel

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In his six months as president, Sears has racked up time in Washington with the DOJ, focused on the trade organization’s future and traveled — a lot. He shared his takeaways with Inman ahead of ICLV. Continue reading →

More homebuyers sue to upend how real estate agents get paid

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At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us. It’s not just homesellers who are upset about the … Continue reading →

REColorado buyer unveiled as questions and legal fights persist

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The owners of the 16th largest MLS in the country plan to sell to a title company executive. But an agent and local leader has received a cease and desist letter over her criticisms of the deal. Continue reading →

Zoom in closer: 4 regional housing insights from the Inman Intel Index

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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 →

Sellers appeal Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

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The homesellers object that the deals’ payout is “far too low” for the “massive” number of injured parties and that franchisees should be required to implement practice changes. Continue reading →