Jump in pending home sales foreshadows positive end to the market in 2024
The 77.4 reading for NAR’s pending sales index is the highest mark since March and the third highest going back to December 2023.
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‘The DOJ is coming for NAR’: What’s next after the $418M settlement?
Despite the NAR settlement gaining final approval, many in the real estate industry believe this is just the start for more antitrust issues.
NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement receives final approval
Final approval was given to settlements reached by NAR, HomeServices of America, and the 15 MLSs and 13 brokerages that opted in.
RE/MAX, Keller Williams, Anywhere denied in efforts to dismiss Batton 1 commission lawsuit
Meanwhile, the Batton 2 plaintiffs are looking amend their complaint by adding more plaintiffs and removing the state claims.
How the “lavish” comp and perks NAR leaders enjoy compares to other housing trade groups
NAR’s volunteer leaders receive financial benefits that no other nonprofit in the housing space—including the MBA—comes close to matching, 990 filings reveal.
The next NAR scandal is here — and it’s about extravagant executive perks
The New York Times reported on lavish perks enjoyed by NAR executives, which could cause the trade group to lose its nonprofit status.
NAR faces another antitrust accusation over its three-way membership agreement
California real estate broker John Diaz has sued NAR and three other organizations over the three-way agreement.
Despite everything, NAR hasn’t lost many members (and its budget reflects that)
NAR’s Board met at the conclusion of the NAR NXT conference, voting on measures involving candidate vetting, and the 2025 budget.
Real estate industry challenges, change and what to watch in 2025
The Counselors of Real Estate weighs in on what 2025 may bring to real estate in its Top Ten Issues report.