Total regulatory costs involved in building the typical new single-family home now exceed $131K — up from about $94K five years ago, according to the NAHB. Read More
Florida-based Keyes Company wants prospective buyers to arrive at a showing “understanding the full costs” of homeownership, President Christina Pappas said. Read More
More than 1,100 agents are uniting as part of the deal. Plus, E&V license partner adds Florida firm; The Agency Belize opens; ERA expands in Idaho; more. Read More
Nearly an hour was spent debating the idea, with some calling it an “ethical duty” as others said it would “create ‘ahas’ or ‘gotchas’” in NAR’s Code of Ethics. Read More
Agents help clients with one of the most significant financial and legal transactions of their lives, yet the industry requires minimal standards for licensure. Read More
With AI tools and filters increasingly used to alter photos, new workflows and disclosures are needed to ensure consumer transparency, a recent study concludes. Read More
With the Strait of Hormuz starting to reopen, oil prices have dropped — and mortgage rates are beginning to tick down amid hopes for easing inflation. Read More
Newly elected first vice president Pete Kopf stressed the importance of protecting consumer interests — and responsive leadership — in remarks to directors. Read More
In response to new legislation limiting certain real estate marketing practices in Washington state, NWMLS hosted a panel to discuss the law and its intent. Read More
The ROAD to Housing Act could pass in a few weeks. Plus, FHFA seeks broader mortgage fraud prosecution power; lawmaker reportedly asks FTC to probe portals. Read More