While pending home sales increased in August, some economists say mortgage rates need to fall closer to 6% before the market can “improve more noticeably.” Read More
2025
Nationwide trends point to Oct. 12-18 as the best week to buy a home in 2025, a Realtor.com analysis found, but mortgage rates are still a wildcard. Read More
The fourth amended settlement in the Massachusetts case received final approval Sept. 29, and the MLS will pay $3.95 million to home sellers in the state. Read More
To be successful, real estate teams need to spend wisely on technology and leads — but first, they must find the right people and “leverage their talent.” Read More
10-agent team joins KW in Pennsylvania; Hilton "tastemakers" move to Compass; indie brings 130 agents to Christie's in Jacksonville; eXp enters S. Korea; more. Read More
Amanda Whitehead joins NAR "as part of our strategic efforts to continue to add and prove value to Realtors," said CEO Nykia Wright. Read More
The industry might not feel a direct impact, but a shutdown could intensify economic concerns that have slowed market activity for months. Plus: Fed, FHFA news. Read More
Soon after Anywhere reportedly pursued a deal with Douglas Elliman, newly obtained letters reveal a regulatory agency began asking who knew what — and when. Read More
With no more written objections allowed, the dates are set for final settlement hearings in two key commissions cases. Up first: Nosalek on Sept. 29. Read More
The Broker Public Portal has relaunched as Cribio, a search platform with a consumer-first mandate that shares data back to its broker and MLS owners. Read More