Current News & Events

NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees

by Phil Hall | Apr 8, 2026

“NAR’s committees help shape the work of our association and the future of our industry,” said President Kevin Brown. Continue Reading NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees

Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move

by Phil Hall | Apr 7, 2026

The survey noted that nearly half (46%) of Canadians believe homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Continue Reading Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Biden and Trudeau Rewrite Their Housing Policy Histories

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

Editor Phil Hall questions the rewriting of recent history by the US president and Canadian prime minister. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Biden and Trudeau Rewrite Their Housing Policy Histories

DC-Based Airbnb Host Tries to Start Boycott of Trump Supporters Ahead of Inauguration

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

To date, only four people have signed up to participate in the boycott. Continue Reading DC-Based Airbnb Host Tries to Start Boycott of Trump Supporters Ahead of Inauguration

Zillow Forecasts Homebuying Upswing for 2025

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

Zillow is predicting 4.3 million in existing home sales during the coming year. Continue Reading Zillow Forecasts Homebuying Upswing for 2025

The Agency in Partnership on New Title Agency

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

The new endeavor is aimed at New York-based buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Continue Reading The Agency in Partnership on New Title Agency

Real Estate Listing’s Unique Selling Point: Close to McDonald’s

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

A real estate agent in New Zealand has a unique approach to marketing one of his properties – he’s emphasizing its walking-distance proximity to a McDonald’s eatery. According to a report on the news site Stuff, Harcourts realtor Sanjay Kumar has a listing for an...

DOJ: Sitzer/Burnett Settlement Does Not Prevent Future Enforcement Against NAR

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

The department did not have an official opinion on the settlement. Continue Reading DOJ: Sitzer/Burnett Settlement Does Not Prevent Future Enforcement Against NAR

$15.85 Million Home Sale Breaks Record for North Carolina

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2024

The transaction supersedes North Carolina’s previous record-breaking sale price for a $14 million transaction that closed in October. Continue Reading $15.85 Million Home Sale Breaks Record for North Carolina