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Housing Market

The Top 10 Happiest Cities in America for 2026

WalletHub’s 2026 happiness study ranked all 182 U.S. cities by happiness, showing agents which markets scored highest and why.

August 5, 2026

Real Estate News

What the Fed Just Revealed About Real Estate Commissions

A new Federal Reserve report finds no significant impact from buyer agreements or rebate bans on commission rates. It also reveals rates have declined only modestly—from 3% in the late 1990s to about 2.7% today (nationwide).

May 19, 2025

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Real Estate News

NAR’s Spending Exposed: Six-Figure “Volunteer” Perks

The New York Times released an article exposing the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) lavish spending, from six-figure “volunteer” salaries to luxury perks.

November 18, 2024

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Real Estate News

HomeServices of America Agrees to Settlement for $250 Million

On Friday, April 26, 2024, HomeServices of America agreed to a settlement in Sitzer/Burnett, et al, for $250 million.

April 26, 2024

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Real Estate News

Wall Street Reacts to the NAR Settlement

Within hours of the New York Times announcement of the NAR settlement, Wall Street reacted, with several real estate companies, led by Zillow, seeing notable declines in stock values. Meanwhile, CoStar stock values climbed more than six points.

March 18, 2024

Real Estate News

Competition for NAR: Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber Team up for an Alternative Organization

Mauricio Umansky of The Agency and Jason Haber of the NAR Accountability Project are teaming up to create an alternative to the National Association of Realtors.

January 23, 2024

Real Estate News

The Future of NAR: What Lies Ahead in 2024?

A New York Times article suggests the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is losing its grip on the industry, while Jason Haber, founder of the NAR Accountability Group, lays the groundwork for an alternative association for real estate professionals.

December 28, 2023

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Real Estate News

NYT Coverage of the Sitzer/Burnett Verdict Was the Most Commented-On Article of the Day

On the day Bob Goldberg stepped down as NAR CEO, Byron Lazine hosted a special Hot Sheet livestream. Jason Haber called in and revealed the most commented-on New York Times article on October 31 was about the real estate industry.

November 7, 2023

Real Estate News

Manhattan Compass Agent Announces NAR Accountability Project

With accusations in the New York Times “just the tip of the iceberg,” Jason Haber announced a project that calls for reform within NAR: the NAR Accountability Project.

August 30, 2023

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Real Estate News

“We Deserve BetteR” A Rallying Cry from the Industry Following NAR President’s Resignation

Real estate professionals unite in a rallying cry against NAR, following the New York Times exposé and subsequent resignation of NAR president Kenny Parcell. Statements from NAR offer little assurance of meaningful change.

August 29, 2023

New York Times

The Top 10 Happiest Cities in America for 2026

What the Fed Just Revealed About Real Estate Commissions

NAR’s Spending Exposed: Six-Figure “Volunteer” Perks

HomeServices of America Agrees to Settlement for $250 Million

Wall Street Reacts to the NAR Settlement

Competition for NAR: Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber Team up for an Alternative Organization

The Future of NAR: What Lies Ahead in 2024?

NYT Coverage of the Sitzer/Burnett Verdict Was the Most Commented-On Article of the Day

Manhattan Compass Agent Announces NAR Accountability Project

“We Deserve BetteR” A Rallying Cry from the Industry Following NAR President’s Resignation

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