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One measure in the monthly index stood out, however, as builders responded with more optimism about where the market is headed in 2025.

The Justice Department was a constant presence in 2024 — weighing in on civil cases, questioning buyer agreements and fighting NAR in the Supreme Court.

Hanna Holdings, eXp and Weichert are among the brokerages yet to resolve litigation in the buyer agent commissions lawsuit.

While some trends have been consistent across the U.S., four states exemplify regional variability in 2025: Texas, California, Florida and Virginia.

Floods, fires and other climate events are changing the real estate landscape. Agents should expect more questions about risk factors — and be ready to respond.

After several atypical years, the real estate market is expected to settle into a new normal, with lower rates, more sales and improving affordability.

Erinn and Peter Nobel leave ROA; William Raveis acquires Nantucket indie; ERA gains WA affiliate; BHGRE bestows Sherry Chris Award to Omaha firm + more news.

For CoStar and Move, the battle for dominance escalated from civil competition to full-scale attacks. Zillow and other players, meanwhile, stayed out of it.

Cities and states across the U.S. are making it easier to build ADUs. Leaders hope those reforms will lead to more supply and improve affordability.

Panelists at NAR’s economic summit expect a better year overall, but pointed to various wildcards that could tug the market in different directions.

Data and marketing pro David Childers shares content tips, 2025 predictions — and the best way to answer real estate questions at holiday gatherings.

After her New York Times story sparked controversy, Debra Kamin told Real Estate News that agents — and the public — deserve to know how NAR spends its money.

Longtime Texas Realtors Executive VP Mike Barnett will take over as CEO on April 1; Andrew Shock named VP of operations at Fathom; RESO announces 2025 board.

The National Association of Realtors and Department of Justice reached a deal in 2020, and since then have fiercely debated whether the case can be reopened.

Rates have dropped for a third consecutive week, and buyers appear to be responding. But where rates go next is uncertain, and short-term volatility is likely.

The celebrity real estate brokers are accused of using their “wealth and prominent position in real estate” to drug and sexually assault women.

Scottsdale-based HomeSmart is giving area agents the choice to opt out of NAR membership in 2025.

NAR’s settlement staved off “extinction-level litigation” but created snags by requiring buyer agreements and moving compensation off multiple listing services.

Homeowners who bought in the early 2020s have lots of equity, and life events are motivating moves — even if they have to give up their low mortgage rates.

An Ohio renovation company filed the complaint after opting out of the Mar. 15 settlement. Plus: an Atlanta brokerage settles, new appeal to NAR deal filed.