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After four months of growth, builder confidence remains flat in April

The survey also revealed that 22% of builders cut home prices this month, down from 24% in March and 36% in December.

Hailed as a win for NAR, Supreme Court rules against large development fees

NAR and other housing groups backed the lawsuit and submitted statements to the justices.

DOJ can resume its antitrust investigation into NAR, appeals panel rules

An appeals panel ruled the DOJ could resume its antitrust investigation into NAR. 

NAR honors Fair Housing Champion Award winner from Houston

Among the honorees was Shadrick Bogany, a broker associate with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene.

Leo Pareja takes over as CEO of eXp Realty

Pareja replaces former CEO Glenn Sanford, who will maintain his roles as founder, chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings.

COMPASS expands across Gulf Coast with acquisition of New Orleans’ Latter & Blum 

The strategic acquisition expands COMPASS’ Gulf reach from Texas to Florida and brings with it a brokerage that closed $3.6 billion in transactions last year. 

After fallback, millennials surge to make up the largest share of homebuyers

Millennials surpassed baby boomers to make up the largest share of homebuyers last year, according to NAR’s latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report.

Renovation spending has jumped 60% since 2020

In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023.

Houston Agent exclusive: NAR chief legal officer discusses legal settlement and what’s next for Realtors

NAR’s Katie Johnson explains what’s next for Realtors in the wake of the association’s legal settlement.

The best week to sell this year: April 14 – 20

Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

NAR: Existing-home sales post biggest gain in a year 

Sales rose 9.5% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million.

NAR settles compensation lawsuits for $418 million and will ban commissions on MLS

NAR will prohibit offers of broker compensation or commission on the MLS.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Mark Willis replaces Marc King as president at Keller Williams

Willis previously served as Keller Williams president from 2002 to 2005 and CEO from 2005 to 2015.

HUD Secretary Fudge announces retirement 

Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman will take over as acting secretary on Marcia Fudge’s last day, March 22. 

NAR praises Biden’s proposals to address housing affordability  

NAR President Kevin Sears also raised concerns about Biden Administration regulations that could create hurdles to affordability. 

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