The real estate industry stands at a crossroads, warns James Dwiggins, co‑founder and president of NextHome. In the new episode of “Change Agents," he explains why the structure of the industry could fundamentally change. Listen now to his chat with NAR CMCO Bennett Richardson. bit.ly/4u8sZ61

NAR and real estate leaders have been advocating on behalf of housing consumers for the past year—and now encourage the Senate to move the bipartisan bill across the finish line.

Real estate’s biggest conference, always attracts A-list speakers, and this year is no exception. Reba McEntire and Cotality’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer John Rogers will each make an appearance this November in New Orleans, NAR confirmed Wednesday.

An uptick in the number of homes for sale isn’t yet translating into a significant jump in sales activity. Here’s why.

Pending home sales rose last month, building on March’s modest gains and helping to reverse what had been a sluggish start to the spring housing market.

James Dwiggins, Bess Freedman, Leo Pareja and Nykia Wright underscore the importance of complete and transparent multiple listing services, and the unintended consequences hiding listings from lenders, agents and consumers can cause.

In the latest episode of “Change Agents,” NAR CMCO Bennett Richardson talks with James Dwiggins, co‑founder and president of NextHome, to unpack eXp World Holdings’ acquisition of the company and what it means for brokers, agents and the broader real estate market.

The pursuit of an amicus brief is part of NAR’s broader advocacy efforts against rent regulation policies that limit housing supply and discourage property maintenance.

🎊 🎁 Happy 118th birthday, NAR! Here’s a look through the decades at how the National Association of REALTORS® has supported members, promoted professionalism and advanced homeownership.

The housing market is sending some mixed signals this spring. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

Nykia Wright recently explained how members will reap greater value from the organization’s local, state and national structure because communication and information sharing is getting stronger.

Industry leaders support clear, consistent and pragmatic regulations that ease compliance for real estate professionals who are small business owners.

Seventy-one percent of 235 metro markets tracked by NAR saw home prices rise during the first quarter of this year, while slightly more than a dozen of the markets even recorded double-digit price gains.

From generational trends to market dynamics, staying informed helps you build trust with clients. On the new episode of “Change Agents,” Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist and Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com®, give tips on how you can use housing market insights to boost your business.

NAR CEO Nykia Wright explains what accountability and transparency mean to her and how the association is showing up for real estate professionals and stakeholders, in a way it hasn’t in years.

HUD and U.S. Department of Agriculture announced they are rescinding a 2024 Federal Housing Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture energy efficiency building code requirement that applies to new home construction. Here’s what you need to know.

NAR supports the U.S. House’s approval of three measures that will boost housing infrastructure in underserved areas and create new options for community development.

A judge paused legal proceedings in a home buyer class-action lawsuit. The stay depends on whether a proposed settlement in the Tuccori case is approved.

As Congress eyes the next must-pass reforms, NAR focuses on three incentives that could move the needle on affordability and availability of inventory.

In the past few days, NAR’s legal team secured three big wins—including a new case dismissal in Pennsylvania—and secured legal protections for members, associations and more in an impactful proposed settlement.

On the new episode of the “Change Agents” podcast, Nevada REALTORS® CEO Tiffany Banks discusses how associations can build future leaders, modernize strategy, and redefine member value in a rapidly changing real estate industry. Tune in now!

Find out which generation is leading the housing market from NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report, which breaks down who’s buying and selling and the trends driving moves.

NAR’s tax expert offers perspective on how recent tax legislation and advocacy efforts are a win for the real estate industry.

Home prices were at their highest levels ever last month, even as home sales stalled. Read more from NAR’s latest housing data release.

Delivering on NAR’s Strategic Plan commitments to secure legal protections for members, the settlement—if approved by the court—reaffirms prior practice changes and would release members, state and local associations and more from liability.

REALTOR® News' 30 Under 30 program needs your help selecting this year’s Web Choice winner. The 50 finalists have been announced and it’s now time for you to vote for the remarkable young professionals making their mark in real estate! Vote by noon CT, April 15. bit.ly/4cekmzx

The changes to NAR’s new committee application process stress merit and add transparency to appointments. Applications to serve are now open.

In a new commentary, 2026 NAR President Kevin Brown explains why REALTORS® deserve a governance structure that works as hard and as quickly as they do.

NAR’s Leadership Team is discontinuing eight committees, boards, councils and forums in response to member feedback. Here’s what you need to know.

A district court ruled in favor of NAR in a class action lawsuit regarding association membership and MLS access.

From coast to coast, young professionals are making their mark in real estate. Now, it’s your turn to weigh in on the 50 NAR members selected as finalists in the NAR REALTOR® News 30 Under 30 program for 2026.

REALTOR® Kurt Thompson of Massachusetts goes to Capitol Hill, urging reforms to better serve veteran buyers.

State and local leaders gathered this week in Minneapolis to make new peer connections and collaborate on ways to enhance advocacy, consumer relations efforts and services for association members.

The staff of REALTOR® News is blogging live from the 2026 AE Institute this week! Follow along for instant updates and tips from sessions that can help executives across the country better serve their REALTOR® organization and its members.

Darryl Davis, a nationally recognized real estate speaker, coach and author, visited NAR’s Chicago office recently, and shared his thoughts on the experience with Housing Wire. Learn how the visit gave him a boost of confidence in the association's future.

Last week, the California Association of REALTORS® visited Washington for meetings on Capitol Hill with several members of the California Congressional Delegation. Their message was unified: America’s housing supply crisis demands bold, coordinated action.

The second annual National Housing Supply Summit shows that momentum is building for affordable housing solutions tailored to helping communities meet local needs.

A coalition that includes the Greater Boston Real Estate Board and the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® says a proposal to cap rent increases statewide is overreaching and will do long-term harm to cities and towns across the state.

Kevin Brown’s address at the REALTORS® Land Institute conference is an example of how NAR is working to rebuild partner relationships.

NAR CEO Nykia Wright joined NextHome co-CEO James Dwiggins on stage to discuss why member feedback is critical.

Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, joins NAR CEO Nykia Wright on the “Change Agents” podcast to discuss brand reputation and transparency in today’s housing market. 🎧 Listen now to the full conversation! www.nar.realtor/magazine/rea...

Pending home sales inched higher last month as housing affordability improved, but new challenges are emerging.

Existing-home sales rose slightly last month, as lower mortgage rates and slower price increases help better position buyers this spring.

NAR’s Chicago leaders gathered with staff for a Women's History Month conversation about the power of hard work, peer-to-peer support, and how luck plays a role in success.

New legislation prevents home buyers from being inundated with unsolicited calls, texts and emails from competing lenders offering loans.

NAR emphasizes that brokers and agents who choose to participate in an MLS agree to comply with the policies and rules.

NAR and other industry groups say middle-class homeowners are being pushed above the threshold when they sell their homes, creating an unintended tax burden.

Bipartisan legislation tackles the housing supply and affordability challenge, with broad support from real estate stakeholders.

Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, shares insights with NAR CEO Nykia Wright on consumer trust, differences in global markets and why transparency remains one of the U.S. real estate system’s greatest competitive advantages in the new podcast, “NAR REALTOR® News Change Agents.”

The housing market is changing fast—are you keeping up? A new podcast, NAR REALTOR® News Change Agents, from the National Association of REALTORS®, premieres March 4 and takes listeners inside the most-pressing conversations facing the real estate industry.