NAR: MLS Access Decision Left to Locals
After a major risk assessment, NAR repealed its rule requiring membership for MLS access and clarified local control.
Fire Features for Outdoor Living Areas
Chimineas, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are becoming popular upgrades, offering warmth and visual interest that can elevate a home’s backyard appeal.
AI Use Now Key to Staying Competitive
Artificial intelligence streamlines tasks like emails, reports and listing copy. Agents who ignore these tools may fall behind peers who use them well, an expert said.
Leadership Begins With Real Care
By listening first and understanding concerns, leaders set the tone for teams that connect well with buyers and sellers in every market.
Housing Market Set for 2026 Comeback
NAR economists predict home sales will climb in 2026 as mortgage rates ease, buyer demand strengthens and price growth continues despite uneven market conditions.
NAR Modernizes MLS Policies
Following a risk assessment of the association’s multiple listing services policies, the National Association of Realtors approved updates to its MLS handbook.