NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading

NAR president: DOJ thinks Realtors ‘make too much money’

At NAR’s midyear conference, Kevin Sears told brokers he was “cautiously optimistic” about improving the trade group’s relationship with the antitrust enforcer. Continue reading

NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump

CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a “rumor” that she had “dismantled DEI” and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to “pick our bets” due to an anticipated membership drop to 1.2 million. Continue reading

NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing

The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd. Continue reading

Condo sales fall to 10-year low amid surge in insurance costs, HOA fees

While home purchases by investors rose 2 percent annually in the first quarter — to 46,726 transactions — condo sales declined by 3 percent, to just 8,509 units, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading

NAR appoints new SVP, VP of communications department

Nearly six months after its previous communications vice president resigned, the National Association of Realtors has added two new communications and marketing directors to its executive team. Journalism veteran Bennett Richardson will serve as the se… Continue reading

Real Talk: You want more babies? Moms need housing and a village

The game of “Momopoly,” is big business for America, trainer Rachael Hite writes, and women are no longer interested in playing without meaningful change, more money and safe healthcare. Continue reading

Compass names Lacey Conway executive vice president of M&A

Conway joined Compass last spring when Latter & Blum was acquired by the brokerage and has served as a regional vice president since then. Now she will lead M&A strategy. Continue reading

How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves

Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what’s best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write. Continue reading

The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR

After a herky-jerky few years, the housing market is at a major tipping point, according to the National Association of Realtors’ May 2025 Housing and Affordability Report. The report, which is based on NAR and Realtor.com data, revealed the market nee… Continue reading