by | May 30, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
In November 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) updated its code of ethics and standard practices for members with a ban on the use of hate speech: “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion,...
by | May 30, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
At its latest meeting earlier in May, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing overall economic uncertainty due to factors such as tariffs. The most recent reports show consumer confidence in the economy improving. However, there are still some...
by | May 30, 2025 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Inflation was mild in April as President Trump’s tariffs policy, which has generally been put on hold for the time being, did not impact numbers dramatically. Whether the oft-changing trade measures lead to noticeably higher prices by year’s end remains to be seen....
by | May 29, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
MLS PIN, after being the first entity to strike a settlement deal in the commission lawsuits, has now changed its agreement to align with the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) deal, removing commission offers from its platform—at least in part to appease the...
by | May 29, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
While this likely won’t come as a shock, outside the real estate industry, the debate over private listing policy isn’t about what is best for agents. As big companies, policymakers, law enforcement and lawyers have weighed in, the question everyone asks is not what...
by | May 29, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Drop it like it’s hot? Flip it and reverse it? Pending home sales are beginning to sound like hip-hop hits from the early 2000s. Taking a significant hit in April, pending sales dropped 6.3%, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This sharp drop...