West USA Realty commits to Zillow Group’s listing policy

One of Arizona’s largest brokerages, West USA Realty, has committed to following Zillow Group’s listing access standard. The firm is the third to formally support the portal’s ban on privately marketed listings. Continue reading

Auction.com says its listing views are up with Zillow commingling

Auction.com executives confirmed to Inman that views of its listings have increased significantly since Zillow began rolling out a new user experience that now includes previously hidden listings. Continue reading

Number of cities with $1M starter homes balloons 174% from 2020

From 2020 to 2025, the number of cities with million-dollar starter homes has grown from 85 to 233. Twenty five states had these cities, with California and New York having the highest concentration. Continue reading

Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs

Existing-home sales decreased by 5.9 percent from February and by 2.4 percent from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue reading

Court dismisses NAR accuser’s retaliation claims — except one

Former NAR project manager Roshani Sheth can amend claims that NAR retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment, a judge ruled Tuesday, while a breach of contract claim can advance. Continue reading

In the face of bigotry and apathy, fair housing is even more essential

As civic rights deteriorate, it’s essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading

Biggest MLS in the nation rejects NAR ‘Delayed Marketing’ policy

California Regional MLS said in a statement that the new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, which NAR states is mandatory, was created to “placate” complaining brokerages. Continue reading

Listings are quietly ‘commingling’ on Zillow again after 4-year hiatus

In most markets, the portal has resumed displaying non-MLS listings alongside other properties in spite of NAR’s no-commingling rule, the policy behind a lawsuit between Zillow and REX in 2021. Continue reading

Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat

State regulators are scrutinzing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

After pause, Utah MLS resumes Clear Cooperation enforcement

The Utah-based Realtor association has adopted Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings, introduced under NAR’S Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Policy. Continue reading