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New rules are shaking up the real estate industry starting on Saturday. "It's very pro-consumer, and hopefully will lead to greater transparency,” said Vince Malta, who serves on the National Association of REALTORS®’ leadership team.

New real estate rules take effect Saturday Major changes in the real estate industry, resulting from a nationwide settlement, are now in effect, impacting how agents get paid.

[VIDEO] NAR President Kevin Sears explains the impact of the new real estate rules on consumers to CBS News Weekend.

Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know. The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.

NAR finds that existing-home sales improved 1.3% in July, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines. Three out of four major U.S. regions registered sales increases while the Midwest remained steady.

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Get details about the new practice changes, including new rules around offers of compensation and written buyer agreements. Find out what you need to do by the August 17 deadline

NAR Settlement: Get the Facts Whether you’re a REALTOR®, brokerage leader, MLS executive, homebuyer, or home seller, the resources here provide the facts and latest updates on NAR's settlement agreement related to broker commissions.

REALTORS® are good neighbors and are 3x more likely to volunteer than the typical American. According to the 2024 NAR Member Profile, 70% of our members give back to their communities through volunteering. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2UvLtTa

Jessica Lautz, NAR Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, reacts to mortgage rates reaching their lowest weekly level since May 2023.

Home buyers have more housing choices this summer, and home sellers may find stiffer competition on the market. According to NAR, pending home sales rose nearly 5% in June as more house hunters went under contract for a home purchase.

Contract Signings Rise as More Listings Hit the Market Despite mortgage rates near 7%, home buyers plow ahead with more options on the market. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

Carson City agent and Sierra Nevada REALTORS® President Robert Bartshe shares how an upcoming policy change in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs could help veterans trying to buy a home.

Realtor: VA home loan change will help vets Robert Bartshe believes a policy change in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs could help veterans in Nevada trying to buy a home.

Stay ahead of the curve! Register for an exclusive webinar led by NAR’s Legal Affairs team. Gain clarity on the upcoming practice changes and learn valuable tips for communicating with clients. Register now using your NAR login. https://bit.ly/3LCmRiv

Existing-home sales fell again last month, even as home prices continued to surge to record highs. But opportunities for buyers are opening up.

NAR: Market Is Shifting Slowly in Buyers’ Favor Existing-home sales fell again last month, even as home prices continued to surge to record highs. But opportunities for buyers are opening up. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

"There is a divide among consumers who are spending and those still feeling the strain of inflation," says NAR Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Jessica Lautz in an instant reaction to mortgage rates.

"Hardwood flooring has the greatest positive impact on home resale value in most cases, with an estimated return on investment (ROI) of 118%, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2022 Remodeling Impact Report."

Best Flooring for Home Resale Value Your home’s flooring significantly impacts its resale value. Hardwood floors usually provide the highest return on investment, but it depends on many factors.

A new White House plan calls for capping rents at 5% per year on landlords who own more than 50 units. Here’s why it likely won’t help.

Biden’s Rent Cap Plan Is ‘Harmful,’ Housing Groups Say A new White House plan unveiled Tuesday calls for capping rents at 5% per year on landlords who own more than 50 units. Here’s why it likely won’t help.

Tennessee REALTORS® breaks down a recently published report by the National Association of REALTORS® that investigates the positive social outcomes of homeownership. Tennessee REALTORS®’ analysis highlights the importance of implementing policies that promote long-term and sustainable homeownership.

Tennessee REALTORS: Real Estate, the Key to Growing Generational Wealth - Grit Daily News The National Association of REALTORS has published a report investigating the positive social outcomes of homeownership. Reviewing existing academic research,

Gen Zers are willing to buy fixer-upper homes. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, talked with CNBC about the average cost of maintenance and repairs.

Gen Zers are willing to buy fixer-upper homes. Some already regret the decision, new report finds Buying a fixer-upper home can mean a much cheaper purchase price. But the cost to make needed repairs and remodel might outweigh those savings.

“For those thinking of mortgage interest rates—the implication has a ripple effect—buyers waiting for mortgage rates to again be at once-in-a-lifetime lows are likely going to be waiting a very long time,” says Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist.

Buyers: Stop Waiting for Ultra-low Mortgage Rates to Return Fed Chair Jerome Powell says higher rates are “the absolute best thing we can do for the housing market.”

More housing inventory will eventually tame home price growth in the upcoming months, says NAR’s chief economist. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

Median Sales Prices Reach New High

Rory Dubin, president of Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS®, addresses upcoming new practices in real estate that will impact homebuyers and sellers.

NEFAR president: How will changes in real estate industry affect homebuyers, sellers? President of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors discusses a court settlement that sets new industry standards for buying or selling a home.

Curb appeal is important, but more homeowners want a yard that is useful and fun, inspiring movement and play.

Yard Trends: Outdoor Spaces That Inspire Play Curb appeal is important, but more homeowners want a yard that is useful and fun and that inspires movement.

More homeowners want to transform their outdoor space into a unique personal oasis, with distinct areas to cook, dine, relax, and play. This guide can help your make intentional decisions about how to use your outdoor spaces.

Intentional Spaces: What’s Trending in Yards An increase in costs and continued focus on maximizing space has homeowners making intentional decisions about how to use their outdoor spaces.

More homes are for sale, yet home buyers don’t appear to be in a rush. Pending home sales fell 2.1% in May, and are down nearly 7% from a year ago when home choices were much slimmer, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ newly released Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings.

Home Buyer Opportunities Appear to be Opening Up “The market is at an interesting point with rising inventory and lower demand,” says NAR’s chief economist.

NAR Deputy Chief Economist and VP of Research Jessica Lautz reacts to the latest mortgage rates.

Join Drive with NAR for conversations on educating home sellers about brokerage compensation. Find out tips on having clear and transparent discussions with consumers.

The REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series: Educating Home Sellers on Brokerage Cooperation Listen for tips from real estate pros about how to talk with sellers about cooperative compensation.

here is the National Outlook on Housing...With supply still limited relative to demand, 30% of homes sold above list price, up from last month’s 27%. Learn more in the latest REALTORS® Confidence Index. https://bit.ly/2GFPb3O

Mortgage rates decreased to an average of 6.95%, returning to levels similar to a year ago after last month's surge.

Mortgage Rates Spend Another Week Under 7% The latest inflation numbers show housing affordability remains a problem in the economic recovery.

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation is providing $2 million to Arkansas REALTORS® to help recovery efforts from storms that killed seven.

RRF’s Largest Grant Yet Helps Arkansas Tornado Victims