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NAR Launches New Podcast Series

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has rolled out a new podcast series called “Realtor News Change Agents.” Hosted by NAR CEO Nykia Wright and other executives from the organization, the podcast will highlight emerging trends, opportunities and challenges...

NAR Launches New Podcast Series

by Phil Hall | Mar 4, 2026

New episodes will be released on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Continue Reading NAR Launches New Podcast Series

Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...

New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that allows localities to provide seniors with up to a 65% property tax exemption. Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer...

Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025

Refinance retention reached a 3.5-year high (28%) during the third quarter with servicers retaining more than half of borrowers refinancing out of 2024 vintage loans, according to the newly published December 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. Rate-and-term retention...