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NAR Prevails in Homie Litigation
In a July 15 ruling, District Court Judge Dale Kimball wrote that Homie had failed to show that NAR and large brokerage companies named in the suit—Anywhere Real Estate, HomeServices of America, and RE/MAX—had conspired to cause antitrust injury to the company.

NAR Launches New Member-Exclusive Market Statistics Dashboard with Forward-Looking Affordability Analysis
The Dashboard also includes forward-looking analysis on how many households could qualify to buy a median-priced home if mortgage rates fall to 6%.

NAR Approves Clarifying Changes to Code of Ethics Standard
The board action brings greater clarity to Standard of Practice 10-5, which prohibits members of NAR from harassing any person or persons based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The Legislation on Everyone’s Mind: Tax Reform
NAR remains committed to advocating for provisions that expand opportunity, support homeownership, strengthen communities nationwide, and put the American dream within reach for more families.

NAR President Discusses New MLS Policy
After that detailed and thorough consultation, we reached an outcome that promotes individual choice, while also reinforcing a system of openness for all.

Advocacy Scoop: New NAR Poll Unveiled—Tax Reform, Real Estate Policy and Voter Opinion
The survey found 61% of voters support increasing deduction limits or removing limits altogether.

NAR and Realtor.com Recognize 2025 Fair Housing Champions
This year's winners were William “Bill” Flagg, Realtor, ERA Queen City Realty, Scotch Plains, NJ; Ennis Antoine, Managing Broker, Keller Williams West Atlanta, Atlanta, GA; and Greg Kiely, Cape Cod, MA.

NAR Repositioning Includes Elimination of 61 Positions
This step in the organizational reshaping includes a staffing makeover that will impact 41 positions and eliminate 20 open roles that were redundant or that could be integrated elsewhere in the organization.

Brokerage Industry Veteran Sherry Chris Joins NAR as Independent Consultant, Special Advisor to CEO
Chris brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to this new advisory position. She is an 18-year veteran of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

Court Approves $418-Million NAR Settlement of Commission Class Action Case
NAR officials noted yesterday that the court heard from all parties as well as objectors and the Department of Justice. Once arguments concluded, the court quickly ruled to grant final approval.

What to Expect Ahead of the Final Approval Hearing on NAR’s Settlement
NAR continues to believe that offers of compensation are an important option to help make professional representation more accessible.

NAR: First-Time Home Buyers Shrink to Historic Low of 24% as Buyer Age Hits Record High
Real estate agents played a crucial role in the homebuying process, with 86% of all buyers utilizing their services—the highest of all information sources used.