The best real estate agents will thrive, the profession will be elevated, rot will be removed and the brands that are built on trust and integrity will rise to the top, Inman founder Brad Inman writes.

NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over "compulsory" Realtor membership to access the MLS after removing "guaranteed broker commission."

The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes.

London's housing market is finally bouncing back — here's how to make it work for you  Yahoo News UK

Rectilinear Intersect House, London property  e-architect

Major U.S. real estate commission changes due Saturday but ‘already in effect’ in Pennsylvania  ABC27

Rules for buying and selling a home are changing. Here's what to know.  CBS News

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled the housing policy for a Harris-Walz Administration at a campaign stop on Friday. Her first priority? Pulling the reins on institutional investors and rental management platforms.

What OC City Is the Hottest Residential Market in the US?  The Real Deal

National Association of Realtors to cut commissions to settle lawsuits. Here's the financial impact.  CBS News

The fraudster who once self-identified as "the one who creates trouble" has been unmasked by the Department of Justice as 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. Prosecutors said Findley has gone by several aliases over the years.

Real estate heirs list one of America’s largest ranches for $142M after patriarch’s death  New York Post

A record 8.5 percent of all U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, up from 7.6 percent last year and 4 percent before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states.

Real Estate Agent Fees And Realtor Commissions  Bankrate.com

Trust is the cornerstone of the agent-client relationship, but for some, it has been harder to come by these days due to the endless litigation the industry has been embroiled in.  For Peter Gustis, a Pennsylvania-based REALTOR® at Springer Realty Group, conversations about lawsuits and settlements have been unavoidable as he expresses concern about the…

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Luxury auction expert Chad Roffers shares why luxury branded residences are becoming the latest way for high-end brands to bring their touch to every aspect of the luxe life.

Do you have an artificial intelligence strategy for your brokerage? As AI rapidly becomes more embedded into your agents’ smartphones, marketing tools, front office and back-office support systems, having an AI strategy for your brokerage is no longer optional.  Here are three things you need to know to stay ahead. Don’t sit on the fence:…

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With all the recent media attention, by now most everyone is aware of major changes afoot in real estate this month. Commentary has run the gamut from the demise of the industry to real estate services in the future will now be essentially pro bono. Pardon if my words convey a dash of sarcasm yet,…

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Is Florida's Housing Market in Trouble?  Real Estate

The construction of new U.S. homes fell to a 16-month low in July, according to the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Aug. 16. Factors likely influencing the result are Hurricane Beryl, an oversupply of new houses and high mortgage rates and home prices. The fifth consecutive monthly decrease…

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