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Top Agent Network files antitrust lawsuit against NAR

California-based broker platform Top Agent Network has sued NAR over the pocket listing rule that went into effect this month.

Rahm Emanuel and Chris Christie offer political predictions to Realtors

In a virtual version of NAR’s annual political forum, the former mayor and former governor dished on the upcoming election and the political ramifications of the local and national responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

Amid dire jobs report, one real estate company is bringing back employees

The unemployment rate officially hit a level not seen since the Great Depression, but one industry CEO sees reason for optimism.

NAR survey: Buyers want home offices, yards and larger residences

The weekly flash survey by the National Association of Realtors shows that buyers are looking for different features post-COVID-19.

Fear of selling driven by economy, COVID-19 concerns

Fannie Mae’s latest survey finds that, while many more Americans say it’s a bad time to jump into the housing market, they’re more worried about the overall economy than they are about the security of real estate investments overall.

New listings fall as pandemic concerns keep sellers on the sidelines

A new report offering the first full month of data showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on residential real estate shows that sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Lifestyle adjustments from COVID-19 will change homebuyer preferences

NAR’s vice president of demographics and behavioral insights says rising preference away from metro areas could be a boon to smaller cities.

New report predicts home prices will continue to rise in 2020

CoreLogic’s March Home Price Index report reveals initial effects of the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic while forecasting slight price growth.

Luxury sellers are hitting the pause button amid economic concerns

Real estate listings are down across the country, but high-end homes are disappearing particularly quickly.

Surveys show buyers, sellers and landlords are adjusting to a new normal

Fewer buyers were delaying their home search by the end of April, according to NAR surveys.

Big dip in pending sales hasn’t touched prices

NAR projects home sales will decline 14% in 2020, but prices will likely remain steady and may even hit a record high this year.

Consumer confidence marks largest drop ever, though long-term view still positive

The numbers are starting to pour in, and they’re certainly not pretty, but a hopeful public looks ahead to brighter days.

A glimmer of hope? Chicago pending home sales see modest uptick

Is the real estate market turning the corner as the country flattens the curve? A new report sees a possible light at the end of the tunnel.

What the ‘stickiness’ of home prices means for your clients

A new report by First American Financial Corporation shows housing “may be better positioned than many believe” for recovery.

Guaranteed prosperity through positivity

Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed Rate, offers his take on success, the real estate market and the forthcoming economic rebound in a live webinar.

Time to hit the reset button: Challenging misconceptions about open houses

If you think the only reason agents engage in open houses is to appease sellers, you’re looking at the process all wrong. Smart brokers have figured out how to employ a multiplier effect to this age-old real estate technique to help power their business for the long haul.

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