Regional markets back demand resilience as rate pressure builds
Housing demand remains resilient across major metros as mortgage rates rise. Texas, California and Midwest markets sustaining pending sales.
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Antitrust lawsuit against NAR faces dismissal
Magistrate recommends dismissing Zea antitrust suit vs NAR without prejudice, cites deficient pleading and AI fake citations.
TransUnion launches tool to bolster Realtor safety, fight fraud
The app allows agents to validate legal property ownership before listing and conduct personal safety checks using a phone number.
States push back on buyer agreements as new laws challenge NAR rules
Mississippi and Alabama laws allow buyer tours without signed agreements, conflicting with the NAR settlement, as other states weigh bills.
California MBA urges guardrails for bill targeting wildfire-related forbearance
CMBA told lawmakers that AB 238 aids short-term relief, but insurance delays and permitting backlogs are stalling wildfire recovery.
Howard Hanna settles homebuyer commission case as courtroom tensions escalate
Howard Hanna parent Hanna Holdings opted into Tuccori’s settlement as Batton plaintiffs move to block opt-in deals and coordination.
HUD launches probe into Washington state down payment assistance program
Washington State’s Covenant Homeownership Program is under investigation by HUD over potential violations of the Fair Housing Act.
Ownli expands to 43 states with commission-free home listing platform
Ownli launches its commission-free real estate platform across 43 states with 500,000 listings, challenging the commission model.
Trump’s AI policy framework calls for single federal standard
Trump’s AI framework lists six priorities and urges one national standard, as mortgage tech leaders cite delays from state-by-state rules.
National Land Realty rolls out tiered commission model aimed at boosting agent earnings
National Land Realty launches tiered commission plans with a 100% cap option and new recruiting incentives aimed at land brokers and agents.