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Redfin defends climate risk transparency after Zillow removes data

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While Zillow made waves earlier this week after removing climate risk data, which was supplied by First Street Technologies, from its listings, Redfin has taken a different approach. In a post on LinkedIn, Redfin’s chief economist Daryl Fairweather wrote that her firm had made the choice to continue displaying the data “because homebuyers find climate […]

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Bright MLS to integrate ICE’s Paragon Connect platform

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ICE Mortgage Technology and Bright MLS, the nation’s largest multiple listing service (MLS), announced that Bright will integrate ICE’s Paragon Connect MLS platform into its technology ecosystem as part of its long-term growth strategy. Paragon Connect is a mobile-first MLS platform designed to let real estate professionals research listings, collaborate with clients and manage their

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Is NAR’s move to allow non-Realtors MLS access a nothing burger?

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Starting in January, local MLSs will have a lot more control over things like disciplinary actions and even who can access the MLS. These changes are the result of an 18-policy update approved by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) executive committee during the trade group’s NXT conference this past weekend in Houston.  The 18

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NAR’s new 3-Year plan is massive. Here’s what actually changes in 2026

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After much build up, the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2026-2028 Strategic Plan was unsurprisingly approved unanimously by all 64 members of NAR’s Executive Committee during a meeting on Sunday at NAR’s 2025 NXT conference in Houston.  The plan, which incorporates 75 projects that fall underneath 24 initiatives, will be implemented on January 1, 2026.

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NAR prepares for its first all-female leadership team

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It has only been 51 years since the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974, which made it illegal for lenders to refuse to give a woman a mortgage based on her marital status, opening the door to homeownership for single or divorced women across the country. As the National Association of Realtors

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What you need to know about listing fraud and real estate risks

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For many Realtors, the legal maelstrom that engulfed the industry over the past two years, served as a wake up call of sorts, forcing them to look for ways to mitigate and manage risks. Given this environment, it is no surprise that risk management was a popular topic at the National Association of Realtors (NAR)

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NAR proposes MLS rule repeals, updates to code of ethics

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As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its members prepare for Monday’s board of directors meeting, leaders are asking members and directors to consider some proposed changes to both the code of ethics and MLS rules. Repeals are the name of the game When it comes to MLS rules, according to Merri Jo Cowen,

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50-year mortgage? NAR would rather focus on increasing inventory

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The 50-year mortgage is currently one of the hottest topics in housing, so it is unsurprising that the proposal floated by the Trump administration came up in conversation at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2025 NXT conference.  In an Advocacy Scoop podcast recording session Thursday evening, the potential of a 50-year mortgage and the

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NAR seeks broker input to improve value and transparency

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) began its 2025 NAR NXT conference Thursday morning by telling members that it was restructuring the organization based on their feedback and ideas, and on Thursday afternoon, the trade group put its money where its mouth is, soliciting feedback from brokers on how the organization could better serve its

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NorthstarMLS restructures board, embraces new governance model

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Minnesota’s NorthstarMLS is shaking up its governance structure. In an announcement on Wednesday, the MLS said that its shareholder associations, which include Minneapolis Area Realtors (MAR), the Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR), and the Southeast Minnesota Realtors (SEMR), have made the decision to embrace what they are calling a new, “business-forward governance model.”

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