15+ hour, 27+ min ago  (718+ words) 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. WASHINGTON, D. C. " An attempt to require Realtors to tell clients if…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (253+ words) As artificial intelligence advances, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the average person to distinguish an unaltered image from a computer-edited one. "The most frequently manufactured asset in U. S. residential marketing is not the building. It is good weather," the study…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (586+ words) 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. Last week, a new law went into effect in the state of Washington which prohibits…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (545+ words) 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. This week in Washington, D. C. , federal lawmakers took important steps toward advancing what many have…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (561+ words) 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. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices down " and both bonds and…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (602+ words) Newly elected first vice president Pete Kopf stressed the importance of protecting consumer interests " and responsive leadership " in remarks to directors. WASHINGTON, D. C. " A newly elected leader at the National Association of Realtors believes brokerages should not keep data from consumers…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (505+ words) The move is part of a plan to create a fully end-to-end homeownership platform that spans real estate transactions, omnichannel commerce and home services. Real estate services platform Fathom Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement to be acquired by…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (826+ words) Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate. From startups to established players, tech companies are constantly innovating, growing and forging partnerships. Here we highlight some of the latest news about the companies that help power the industry....

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (652+ words) NAR's chief economist initially expected existing home sales to jump 14% in 2026. But after a lackluster spring, he no longer believes that's in the cards. WASHINGTON, D. C. " The National Association of Realtors' chief economist, Lawrence Yun, once again adjusted down his forecast…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (453+ words) Housing starts were way down in May but could just signal a correction after an unexpectedly strong early spring. Still, builder sentiment continues to slide. The latest construction data paints a pretty bleak picture of the state of new housing…...