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NAR votes to require fair housing training for all 1.5M Realtors

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Members will be required to complete two hours of fair housing training every three years beginning in 2025 following a vote Thursday by the National Association of Realtors’ board of directors. Continue reading →

Real estate stocks are suddenly and finally on fire

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Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector. Continue reading →

NAR votes to raise membership dues in alignment with inflation

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The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4 percent to $156 next year. Continue reading →

The seller’s market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory

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A “drought” of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022 and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow. Continue reading →

‘AI terrifies me’: Tips for Realtors on how to avoid the new tech’s pitfalls

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At NAR’s midyear conference, Senior Counsel Chloe Hecht offered best practices to help navigate artificial intelligence without running afoul of copyright law or the Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading →

NAR chief economist: ‘The Fed made a mistake’

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At the Realtors Legislative Meetings’ Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum, Lawrence Yun predicted total home sales would bottom out this year before ticking up in 2024. Continue reading →

Fair housing training for agents will be mandatory under NAR proposal 

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The National Association of Realtors’ Board of Directors will vote Thursday on requiring its 1.5 million members to complete two hours of fair housing training every three years beginning in 2025. Continue reading →

NAR membership dues would rise with inflation under new proposal

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To cover an expected budget deficit, the National Association of Realtors’ Finance Committee has proposed aligning dues with the Consumer Price Index, increasing the likelihood of annual hikes. Continue reading →

NAR raises alarm on floor plan use, vacant lot scams, ‘unfair’ contracts

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Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors’ senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday. Continue reading →

Lawsuits, housing and AI: What to watch as NAR’s ‘midyear’ unfolds

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The Realtors Legislative Meetings will run May 6-11 and some sessions will be live-streamed for National Association of Realtor members. Here’s everything to look for as the conference starts. Continue reading →