The Hardy plaintiffs clapped back at NAR in court on Friday, noting agents and brokers in California, Florida and Georgia can join the MLS without having to support Realtor associations. Continue reading
At least some of the payout will come from NAR’s reserve funds, including operating reserves and those collected from members specifically for lobbying and to advertise the Realtor brand. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan, noting he has a “wealth of experience” to lead the financial watchdog. Continue reading
Gitcha is an online marketplace that helps buyers and renters make public notices for desired properties that has launched in California to assist Los Angeles wildfire victims. Continue reading
Gitcha is an online marketplace that helps buyers and renters make public notices for desired properties that has launched in California to assist Los Angeles wildfire victims. Continue reading
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading
Existing-home sales dropped in January, as high mortgage rates and rising home prices continued to squeeze buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of… Continue reading
The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR. Continue reading
As it seeks to slash costs to pay a $418 million lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday it would stop printing “Realtor” magazine and move to a digital-only format. Continue reading
The Compass CEO said that NAR’s rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead. Continue reading