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NAR, the Media and Republican Politics—What Is the APOA, and Why Is It Controversial?
Does the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) secretly support conservative causes unrelated to housing? That is the question put forth in a recent New York Times article, which highlighted a relatively obscure entity created by NAR that has paid grants (totalling almost $14 million) to various non-housing advocacy groups, including some that oppose abortion rights…
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December Fed rate cut seen as a lock — then caution may prevail
The Business Case for Disrupting Yourself
As an entrepreneur and CEO, I believe evolving isn’t optional; it’s essential. The most successful companies and leaders are ones who constantly strive for improvement and growth. Throughout my career, I haven’t shied away from challenging markets or complex circumstances. Instead, I lean in. This mindset brought me to MoxiWorks in June as its new…
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South Florida association launches consumer education ad campaign
Broker Seeks Protective Order Against NAR for Alleged Lawsuit ‘Retaliation’
Amid the growing landscape of litigation in the industry, a real estate broker is claiming his livelihood has been put at risk, alleging that he is being retaliated against for suing the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In his latest legal volley against the trade group, broker Maurice Muhammad (who is representing himself in the…
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Realty ONE Group Offers Arizona Real Estate Professionals the Option to Disaffiliate With NAR
Realty ONE Group International has announced it is creating a program for real estate professionals in Phoenix who do not want to be affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In a recent press release, the brokerage stated it has established a new subsidiary—Realty ONE Group AZ—for those who choose to unaffiliate with NAR…
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Israeli-American founders of US luxury real estate charged with sex trafficking - The Times of Israel
Mortgage Applications Increase for Fifth Straight Week
With mortgage rates hitting six-week lows this past week, home-purchase applications saw their fifth-straight week of increases, driven primarily by a surge in refinance activity by borrowers with the higher rates of this time last year. Veterans Affairs loans in particular saw the highest refi activity with an 85% increase over the previous week. Let’s…
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