NAR signals worst of downturn may be over as existing-home sales rise

Annual existing-home sales increased for the first time in more than three years in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. “The worst of the downturn in home sales could be over.” Continue reading

11 key takeaways from the 2024 Teams Report

This year’s Teams Report offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of today’s real estate market for teams, Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading

How to hit the reset button on your team culture

Resetting and renewing your company’s culture starts with understanding the current state of play so that you can implement targeted and effective improvements, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Get to know 2025’s hottest luxury home design trends

Chris Pollinger and designer Samantha Senia share the top 2025 design trends redefining luxury homes — from sustainable reclaimed wood tables to statement lounge chairs. Continue reading

Here’s how to answer today’s most pressing buyer, seller questions

As 2024 draws to a close, Jimmy Burgess and Keeping Current Matters’ David Childers look at some of the most common concerns clients are voicing right now. Continue reading

Campaign to stop Fannie Mae title waiver pilot program resumes

Title insurers have waged a protracted PR and lobbying campaign opposing the pilot program and other title insurance alternatives endorsed by the Biden administration and consumer groups. Continue reading

NAR REACH earns media award

The public-facing business empowerment arm of Second Century Ventures, REACH has been identifying innovation since its initial class in 2013, members of which included video e-mailer BombBomb and moving coordinator Updater, among others. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ KW Command targeted in phishing attack

The company said the attack was unsuccessful. In response to the incident, some Command features were temporarily restricted, and KW rolled out multi-factor authentication. Continue reading

Phoenix Realtors offer MLS Choice amid 3-way agreement pushback

The new membership option will give agents who aren’t members of local, state or national Realtor associations access to state-compliant forms as alternative to NAR’s “three-way agreement.” Continue reading

Repealing CCP will create ‘2-tiered’ housing market, NAHREP warns

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals is putting its muscle behind maintaining Clear Cooperation, a policy that requires brokers to submit a listing to their multiple listing services within one business day of marketing a prop… Continue reading