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NAR agrees to pay $52.25M to resolve nationwide homebuyer claims

The National Association of REALTORS® has agreed to pay $52.25 million to resolve nationwide homebuyer claims tied to buyer-agent commission litigation from the Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties et al class-action lawsuit, the organization announced Friday. 

28 additional brokerages join Zillow Preview, total count nears 60

Zillow said the response in the three weeks since Preview’s launch demonstrates that agents and their clients prefer “broad, public pre-market exposure” over private listing networks.

Top occupations driving US homeownership

Who is buying homes in America? According to a new report from the National Association of REALTORS® on homeownership trends from 2014 to 2024, the answer often comes down to your job.  

NAR updates committee application process for 2027

The National Association of REALTORS® has introduced a new, expertise-driven application process for its 2027 governance committees, aiming to better align member experience with leadership roles. 

Report: Mortgage rates stall sales in March

Uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran pushed mortgage rates back up to 6.38% by the end of March, up from sub-6% rates in February.

From broker to trusted advisor: 2 strategies for real estate agents

Industry thought leader Ryan Ponsford offers two strategies to help make the transition from real estate broker to trusted advisor.

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass

NWMLS called the suit a “battle” for the future of the country’s real estate industry.

3 ways AI is changing real estate

One of the most engaging panels at Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit focused on AI in the real estate industry.

Household formation grows as US housing supply continues to lag

Recent data from Realtor.com and the National Association of REALTORS® shows steady household growth, but supply is still catching up.

Viewpoints: Brokers oppose Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’

Forty-one states tax millionaires as part of standard income taxes, although Washington is the sixth state to enact tax law specific to millionaires.

Seattle’s top brokers share practical business advice

A “dream team” of four regional brokers took the stage at the Accelerate Summit to share practical insights on how they became top industry producers.

Case-Shiller: Seattle home-price growth slows in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

5 Seattle market insights from economist Matthew Gardner

Matthew Gardner offered market insights during Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit on March 25 at the InterContinental Bellevue hotel.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Many of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle haven’t seen the market since the early 2000s.

AI top of mind at Accelerate Summit

If you were to ask your favorite AI tool what’s ahead for the Puget Sound real estate industry, it might respond that you should have attended Seattle Agent magazine’s Accelerate Summit this week. 

Zillow: Homes with lifestyle-driven amenities, move-in ready finishes sell for 5.4% more than expected

Homes that feature lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than expected, or approximately $19,500 extra, on the typical home, according to a new report from Zillow. 

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