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Chauffeured Cars and Broadway Tickets: Inside the National Realtors Group

The National Association of Realtors is characterized by a culture of extravagant perks and compensation for its leadership.
#housing-market

Here's where economists think the housing market is headed

Housing market may revive with expected mortgage rate cuts and job growth, leading to increased home sales by 9% in 2025 and 13% in 2026.

Home prices are rising in 87% of metro areas, but growth is slowing

Home price growth is slowing, with fewer areas experiencing increases, but overall stability remains.
Mortgage rates falling have positively influenced mortgage payments despite rising home prices.

Homeowners have gained almost $150K in wealth over the past 5 years

Homeowners have gained significant equity, averaging $147,000 over the past five years, indicating a stable housing market.

Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits

Elimination of 6% sales commission in the real estate industry
Significant impact expected on U.S. housing market

Pending home sales rise slightly but continue to muddle along

Pending home sales saw a slight rise in August, yet remain near record lows year-over-year.
Lower mortgage rates have improved housing affordability, influencing contract signings positively.

Pending home sales rose 8.3 percent in December as mortgage rates softened

Pending home sales increased 8.3% in December as home buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates.
The Midwest, South, and West saw gains in home buying activity, while the Northeast declined compared to the previous year.

Here's where economists think the housing market is headed

Housing market may revive with expected mortgage rate cuts and job growth, leading to increased home sales by 9% in 2025 and 13% in 2026.

Home prices are rising in 87% of metro areas, but growth is slowing

Home price growth is slowing, with fewer areas experiencing increases, but overall stability remains.
Mortgage rates falling have positively influenced mortgage payments despite rising home prices.

Homeowners have gained almost $150K in wealth over the past 5 years

Homeowners have gained significant equity, averaging $147,000 over the past five years, indicating a stable housing market.

Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits

Elimination of 6% sales commission in the real estate industry
Significant impact expected on U.S. housing market

Pending home sales rise slightly but continue to muddle along

Pending home sales saw a slight rise in August, yet remain near record lows year-over-year.
Lower mortgage rates have improved housing affordability, influencing contract signings positively.

Pending home sales rose 8.3 percent in December as mortgage rates softened

Pending home sales increased 8.3% in December as home buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates.
The Midwest, South, and West saw gains in home buying activity, while the Northeast declined compared to the previous year.
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Despite everything, NAR hasn't lost many members (and its budget reflects that)

NAR remains financially stable despite projected membership decline, maintaining reserves and avoiding dues increases.
#consumer-protection

California Realtors accused of creating anti-consumer' forms

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the California Association of Realtors' contracts due to anti-consumer provisions and complexity issues.

Kevin Sears looks backward as he discusses NAR's vision for 2025

NAR is drawing inspiration from its history to navigate future challenges and prioritize consumer protection for 2025.

California Realtors accused of creating anti-consumer' forms

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the California Association of Realtors' contracts due to anti-consumer provisions and complexity issues.

Kevin Sears looks backward as he discusses NAR's vision for 2025

NAR is drawing inspiration from its history to navigate future challenges and prioritize consumer protection for 2025.
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#real-estate

Buying a house just got more complicated. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do when working with a broker

A new NAR settlement complicates home buying, requiring buyers to sign contracts before showings.

Defendants seek dismissal of Homie's antitrust lawsuit

Homie Technologies claims anticompetitive practices by NAR and major brokerages harmed its competitive ability, seeking damages in an antitrust suit.

Real estate fees settlement created 'a new competitive ballgame,' expert says. Here's what buyers, sellers need to know

The NAR settlement ends obligatory commission offers for buyer and seller agents, shifting negotiation power to buyers and sellers.

Realtors are fighting over hidden listings. Their battle could make it harder to find a home.

Real estate listings are battling for control amid calls for changes to MLS rules that dictate marketing practices.

Real estate agent commission rules change Saturday. Here's what you need to know

Changes to real estate agent commissions on August 17 could lower costs for consumers, but create uncertainty among agents, buyers, and sellers.

Top Agent Network pocket listing suit slated for trial in November 2025

The Top Agent Network's antitrust lawsuit against NAR is set for trial on November 3, 2025, regarding the ban on pocket listings.

Buying a house just got more complicated. Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do when working with a broker

A new NAR settlement complicates home buying, requiring buyers to sign contracts before showings.

Defendants seek dismissal of Homie's antitrust lawsuit

Homie Technologies claims anticompetitive practices by NAR and major brokerages harmed its competitive ability, seeking damages in an antitrust suit.

Real estate fees settlement created 'a new competitive ballgame,' expert says. Here's what buyers, sellers need to know

The NAR settlement ends obligatory commission offers for buyer and seller agents, shifting negotiation power to buyers and sellers.

Realtors are fighting over hidden listings. Their battle could make it harder to find a home.

Real estate listings are battling for control amid calls for changes to MLS rules that dictate marketing practices.

Real estate agent commission rules change Saturday. Here's what you need to know

Changes to real estate agent commissions on August 17 could lower costs for consumers, but create uncertainty among agents, buyers, and sellers.

Top Agent Network pocket listing suit slated for trial in November 2025

The Top Agent Network's antitrust lawsuit against NAR is set for trial on November 3, 2025, regarding the ban on pocket listings.
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NAR faces new suit alleging antitrust violations, discrimination

NAR faces allegations of discriminatory practices and antitrust violations harming minority real estate professionals.
#supreme-court

NAR petitions Supreme Court over DOJ probe

NAR is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding the DOJ's investigation into its practices, impacting regulations on real estate transparency.

NAR will appeal DOJ probe to Supreme Court

NAR plans to appeal the D.C. Circuit Court decision allowing the DOJ to continue its investigation into the organization's practices.

NAR petitions Supreme Court over DOJ probe

NAR is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding the DOJ's investigation into its practices, impacting regulations on real estate transparency.

NAR will appeal DOJ probe to Supreme Court

NAR plans to appeal the D.C. Circuit Court decision allowing the DOJ to continue its investigation into the organization's practices.
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#homeownership

Katie Johnson set to resign as NAR's chief legal officer

Katie Johnson is resigning as chief legal officer of NAR after 17 years, with her last day on October 4.

Latinos, Asian Americans see biggest homeownership gains

Homeownership rates for Hispanic, Black, and Asian Americans grew despite high interest rates.
White Americans still have the highest ownership rates, but Asians and Hispanics had the largest gains.

Katie Johnson set to resign as NAR's chief legal officer

Katie Johnson is resigning as chief legal officer of NAR after 17 years, with her last day on October 4.

Latinos, Asian Americans see biggest homeownership gains

Homeownership rates for Hispanic, Black, and Asian Americans grew despite high interest rates.
White Americans still have the highest ownership rates, but Asians and Hispanics had the largest gains.
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New California law limits homebuyer agent contracts to 90 days

California now limits homebuyer-agent contracts to 90 days to protect consumers amid changes in the real estate commission structure.

Alabama Realtors ask NAR to decouple association memberships

The Alabama Association of Realtors seeks flexibility in membership levels, allowing members to choose local, state, or national associations freely.
#real-estate-market

Weekly Mortgage Rates Cool; Metro Home Prices Hit Record Highs

Mortgage rates are stabilizing, but home prices are still increasing, challenging prospective buyers.
Home prices have increased nearly 31% over the last five years, with significant regional variations.

Five Ways Buying and Selling a House Could Change

A settlement alters the traditional 6 percent sales commission in U.S. real estate, shifting the responsibility and potentially reducing the commission rates internationally.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Cool; Metro Home Prices Hit Record Highs

Mortgage rates are stabilizing, but home prices are still increasing, challenging prospective buyers.
Home prices have increased nearly 31% over the last five years, with significant regional variations.

Five Ways Buying and Selling a House Could Change

A settlement alters the traditional 6 percent sales commission in U.S. real estate, shifting the responsibility and potentially reducing the commission rates internationally.
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Pending home sales plunge to lowest level since pandemic began

High interest rates lead to a significant drop in US home purchase contract signings, with April levels at the lowest since the pandemic's onset.

LA Antitrust Lawsuit Targets NAR, Local Brokerages

Antitrust lawsuits targeting residential players have reached Los Angeles, with local branches of the National Association of Realtors and various brokerages named as defendants.
Plaintiffs in the case claim that NAR practices hinder innovation and entry by new, lower-cost real estate brokerage service providers, and that its policies keep buyer broker commission at artificially high levels.

National Association of Realtors president resigns in response to unspecified 'threat'

National Association of Realtors president Tracy Kasper has resigned.
Kasper received a threat to disclose a personal matter unless she compromised her role at NAR.

NAR names new chief marketing and communications officer

Suzanne Bouhia has been appointed as the new chief marketing and communications officer of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Bouhia will be responsible for supporting NAR's CEO and amplifying the voice of its 1.5 million members in the real estate industry.

Serene Smith leaves COO role at RE/MAX

Executive changes at RE/MAX include Serene Smith transitioning to a non-executive role, following the appointment of new executives. CEO highlights agents' productivity to drive success.
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