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Agent commissions show ‘stickiness’ nearly 2 years after NAR settlement

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Roughly two-thirds of agents reported no significant shift in commission levels since the 2024 NAR settlement, a new report found. Continue reading →

Why marketing freedom is the fight of our professional lives

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Robert Reffkin’s op-ed exposed an industry fault line, Greg Hague writes. Here’s why MLSs need to adopt more flexible coming-soon policies. Continue reading →

NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana

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A Louisiana judge permanently dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over its membership requirement for MLS access. Continue reading →

The U.S. is still short millions of homes — and builders can’t close the gap

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Efforts to loosen building regulations have gained steam, but housing supply is still falling short thanks in part to challenges related to financing. Continue reading →

The open market broke. Here’s what comes next

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The same real estate leadership that got MLSs and NAR to this moment is not the leadership that gets them out of it, Alloy Advisors co-founder Amit Kulkarni writes. Continue reading →

REMAX settles buyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M

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The company is the second firm to settle in a suit known as Batton. Keller Williams previously settled last month. Continue reading →

Reffkin: Law vs. rule — MLS mandates cannot supersede fiduciary duty

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Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, Robert Reffkin, weighs in on law versus industry practice when it comes to fiduciary duty and coming-soon listings. Continue reading →

‘Coming-soons’ on portals: Will agents use them? Take the survey

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Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading →

NAR political spending targets Texas as 2026 midterm races heat up

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New FEC filings show NAR’s PAC spending nearly $10 million ahead of 2026, with Texas leading candidate funding and independent expenditures. Continue reading →

Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026

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Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading →