Real estate antitrust and commission lawsuits, week in court update May 1, 2026 by bp56691 Court filings revived DeYoung and Zea claims, Hardy heads to appeal and Batton plaintiffs continue to attempt to block Tuccori settlements.
HUD says Realtors can discuss crime and school data, reversing Biden-era stance April 30, 2026 by bp56691 HUD has also accused the National Association of Realtors of imposing a “professional gag order” on its members.
How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros April 22, 2026 by bp56691 Preservation of evidence and quick reporting is key in combatting schemes that led to $275 million in losses last year.
States push back on buyer agreements as new laws challenge NAR rules March 25, 2026 by bp56691 Mississippi and Alabama laws allow buyer tours without signed agreements, conflicting with the NAR settlement, as other states weigh bills.
What a visit to NAR revealed about leadership change March 20, 2026 by bp56691 A first-hand NAR HQ visit points to leadership effort and advocacy, but highlights unresolved issues on pay and member trust.
The ground just shifted: coming soon listings are taking over real estate March 19, 2026 by bp56691 Portals and brokerages expand coming soon pre marketing, raising questions about IDX feeds, MLS rules and seller choice.
Midwest Real Estate Data moves to abandon NAR membership requirement March 18, 2026 by bp56691 Under the change approved Monday, partner groups would have the option to offer MLS access to licensed agents who are not Realtors.
NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership March 9, 2026 by bp56691 NAR said its statement goes along with its long-standing position that sharing properties on the MLS provides transparency in the marketplace.
NAR speaks out on “coming soon” listings March 5, 2026 by bp56691 NAR says it has no national “coming soon” policy, leaving listing status rules to local MLSs and emphasizing MLS benefits for consumers and competition.
What the Housing for the 21st Century Act means for real estate agents, lenders February 12, 2026 by bp56691 If enacted, the reforms would mark one of the most aggressive federal efforts in decades to boost housing supply and market activity.