New Alabama law allows buyers to tour homes without contract

Alabama Association of Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker said the association was in favor of buyer-broker agreements in general, but felt that requiring one for a home tour put buyers under unnecessary duress, and that the new law would be in the consumer’s … Continue reading

Homesellers have lost $1B through private deals since 2023: Zillow

Sellers who privately listed their home lost an average of $4,975, according to an analysis by Zillow of 2.72 million deals since 2023. The gap is wider for sellers of color, underscoring the benefits of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Mega MLSs are attempting to sell Remine — either whole or in parts

The joint venture formed by Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS has hired a firm to liquidate Remine’s assets, a review of legal filings show. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Daniela Pagani takes control

As women like this Chicago luxury broker step into real estate, Melanie Klein writes, they continue to redefine success and carve out pathways to lasting financial independence. Continue reading

The 4M home shortage: How the industry can unlock inventory

As real estate professionals, policymakers and communities collaborate to find solutions, Kendall Bonner writes, they can create a future where housing is more accessible, affordable and efficiently produced. Continue reading

Highlights from NAR’s 2025 race and homebuying snapshot

For fair housing trainer and advocate Dr. Lee Davenport, self-motivation, transparency and accountability are greater than prioritizing mostly enforcement when it comes to optimal fair housing outcomes. Continue reading

Trending: Flashes, edits and (still) no clarity on TikTok

Each week on Trending, digital marketer Jessi Healey breaks down what’s buzzing in social media and why it matters for real estate professionals. This week, Bluesky and Meta introduce new tools for creators, while the clock ticks on TikTok’s uncertain … Continue reading

Rethink your assumptions when marketing to women homebuyers

Think women who buy are focused on style over substance? Think again. They’re mostly focused on financial matters, and they’re willing to consider a fixer-upper. Continue reading

Broker fights to keep Nevada brick-and-mortar mandate lawsuit in play

While his lawsuit against the West Virginia Real Estate Commission is on hold, online discount broker Derek Eisenberg is fighting to keep his lawsuit against Nevada’s real estate and business commissions in play after the defendants asked the court to … Continue reading

Trump administration lifts FHA appraisal bias protections

Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” Continue reading