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LiveBy and Renowned Partner to Power the Future of Local Expert Marketing
– LiveBy, the real estate industry’s most trusted source of hyperlocal intelligence, announced its collaboration with Renowned, formerly RateMyAgent, and the industry’s first fully
NAR Forecast: Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026
Existing-home sales are projected to rise by around 14% in 2026, according to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun delivered his 2026 housing outlook today
Renowned Launches to Unite RateMyAgent and Curated Social to Lead Local Expert Marketing Movement in...
Renowned, a reenvisioned real estate industry brand, launches today, uniting two of the industry’s most proven and trusted
PwC and Urban Land Institute Report Reveals the 2026 Real Estate Trends Transforming Where...
Annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate® report cites data centers and senior housing as key sectors, and names Dallas-Fort Worth
First-Time Home Buyer Share Falls to Historic Low of 21%, Median Age Rises to...
The share of first-time home buyers dropped to a record low of 21%, while the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40 years, according to the National Association of
Deciding Whether to Sell or Keep a Second Home That Sits Empty
An unused second home can quietly drain savings through taxes, upkeep, and insurance, even when it appears harmless. Empty rooms and rising bills reflect money idling where it could work harder elsewhere. As market conditions shift and maintenance demands build, choosing a direction becomes both a financial and personal decision that deserves clarity.
NAR Statement on Zillow’s App for ChatGPT
The National Association of REALTORS® issued the following statement on Zillow's app for ChatGPT:
"Implementing and integrating new technologies, like artificial intelligence (A.I.), into the home-buying and selling process has the potential to better serve consumers by enhancing the exposure of MLS listings
New Revive AI gives agents the edge in turning more homeowners into sellers
Revive, a leading renovation company, today announced a series of powerful features and benefits to Revive AI, its free artificial intelligence-powered platform for real estate professionals.
Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS joins Hive MLS expanding its reach into the Smoky...
– Hive MLS, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Multiple Listing Services (MLS), today announced that the Mountain Lakes Board of REALTORS (MLBOR) has joined its wholesale cooperative.
Realtor® Jolene Selwa wins South Carolina REALTORS® highest community service award
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Myrtle Beach Realtor® Jolene Selwa with its coveted C. Dan Joyner Good Neighbor Award. The honor was presented during the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
Restb.ai is filling the “data gap” for better AI-powered home search
A major step forward in AI-powered home search is underway, as Restb.ai’s newest industry-leading computer vision technology is enabling MLSs like Doorify MLS to automatically populate over 450 RESO-standardized data points for every property – instantly.
NAR Applauds Senate Passage of the ROAD to Housing Act
The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Renewing
Aiken Association of REALTORS® Tabatha Amodio awarded SC REALTORS® James R. Peters AE Award...
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded Tabatha Amodio, Association Executive of the Aiken Association of REALTORS®, with its James R. Peters Association Executive Award of Excellence. The award was presented at the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
National Association of REALTORS® Honors 2025 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
The National Association of REALTORS® announced the 10 finalists for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards today. These awards honor NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their
Rock Hill Realtor® John Rinehart receives SC REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) has awarded its Distinguished Service Award to Realtor® John Rinehart, Broker/Owner of Rinehart Realty. The award was given during the association's legal conference, REALTOR® MANIA, at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September.
Maine Listings Unveils New Brand Identity and Strategy to Reinforce Real Estate Data Leadership
Maine Listings, a leader in real estate data and technology services across New England and one of the nation’s oldest
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 4.0% Increase in August
Pending home sales in August increased by 4.0% from the prior month and rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The
REALTORS® Embrace AI, Digital Tools to Enhance Client Service, NAR Survey Finds
Agents who are REALTORS® are leaning into artificial intelligence while continuing to rely on digital tools such as eSignature, social media, and drone photography to serve their clients, according to
Florida Realtors Launches Sabal Sign Nationwide for Form Simplicity Ultimate Edition
Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions created and owned by the Florida Realtors, today announced the nationwide
Victory for Homebuyers: President Signs NAR-Supported Privacy Bill
President Trump signed into law H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that prevents homebuyers from being inundated with unsolicited calls, texts,
