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Two recent studies found that real estate agent commission rates fell after industry practice changes took effect, but they have largely recovered.

RE/MAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson to lead the region until a replacement for Christopher Alexander is found; Spencer Rascoff trades real estate for dating apps.

The brokerage’s latest tech offering, Compass One, is an end-to-end platform focused on consumers — and private listings.

Signed agreements can be changed — but only under certain circumstances. NAR’s general counsel provides scenarios and addresses other common questions.

The 25% tariffs were expected to increase the cost of home construction materials. Set to take effect on Feb. 4, they have now been paused for 30 days.

How much do you really know about buyer agreements? Get the facts from NAR’s general counsel, starting with core requirements, touring agreements and more.

U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent puts the brakes on rule-making and enforcement as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau faces defunding.

The brokerage’s leaders are betting on a future where Clear Cooperation is repealed, aligning tech and marketing strategies around exclusive listings.

eXp adds top NJ team; 2 Colorado RE/MAX offices merge; Seattle team joins KW; Chicago agent brings team to @properties; Christie's Sereno adds NorCal duo; more.

The CEO of the Austin-based multiple listing service wants subscribers to know “we value the ability for them to choose what’s best for their business.”

Court documents lay out the details of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett settlement, including who’s in (covered parties and opt-ins) and sellers who opted out.

President Trump fired the CFPB director days after Senate Republicans introduced a new measure to defund the watchdog agency, whose scope includes mortgages.

A 4-month streak of gains seemed to be setting up a strong start to the new year, but sales slipped in December — “not welcome news” for hopeful agents.

Buy-side tool is a “full-featured transaction creation platform” for agents. Plus, Doorify and Canopy MLSs integrate new tech; REdistribute adds board member.

Real estate leaders are getting more comfortable with artificial intelligence and expect it to “redefine operational efficiency” in 2025, a new survey found.

“We’re not on any preset course,” said Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who noted it was too early to predict how Trump policies will affect the economy.

Brokerage leaders, data scientists and other experts have helped paint a picture of the scope and impact of the California wildfires on the LA housing market.

All federal agencies that offer financial assistance programs — including HUD — have been ordered to share detailed information on how their dollars are spent.

The companies were among the remaining entities not covered by NAR’s deal. They quickly agreed to settle, paying more than $10.5 million in combined damages.

Baird & Warner and Real Estate One will add another $3.7 million to the fund, while the MLS PIN case moves forward after an extended pause.