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NAR updates hate speech, harassment portions of Code of Ethics

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors has approved changes to the portions of its Code of Ethics that deal with hate speech and harassment during this week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

Cotality: Home-price gains slow to 13-year low

The Northeast and Midwest remained strong, while Florida, which saw a major runup in prices in recent years, continued to cool. 

Rate named Fortune’s ‘Best Mortgage Lender’ of June 2025

Rate has been named the “Best Mortgage Lender” of June 2025 by Fortune for its “smooth online mortgage experience,” including its innovative digital tools and array of loan options. 

Douglas Elliman launches Elliman International to expand company’s global reach

Douglas Elliman has launched Elliman International in a move to expand its services to key global markets and serve its agents, clients and developers’ growing international real estate needs. 

Keller Williams and Canva partner to boost agents’ marketing tools

Keller Williams has partnered with Canva, a design platform used to create graphics for social media, presentations and more, to provide KW-affiliated agents with enhanced access to marketing tools to grow their business.

Will AI make real estate fairer or more biased?

2025 Illinois REALTORS® President Tommy Choi asks if AI is helping us eliminate bias in real estate or reinforcing it in ways we don’t even realize.

Tech that works for agents: 4 REACH startups changing the game

From smarter offers to AI-powered tools and financial freedom — meet the REACH startups reshaping real estate.

Beyond the software: What agents can do to help prevent fraud at closing

Fraud appears in many different forms across various industries, and unfortunately, real estate is no exception.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Arizona

Luxury listings in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Phoenix and Sedona are among the priciest new homes on the market statewide.

NAR strengthens communications department with two major hires

The new executives have marketing and communications experience in Washington, D.C. 

Pending home sales plunge in April on high mortgage rates

The 6.3% month-over-month decline was the steepest the U.S. market has seen since September 2022. 

Case-Shiller: Phoenix home prices rise in March as national price growth slows

In Phoenix, home prices rose 1.92% year over year and 0.15% month over month in March. 

NAHREP: The Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators

The highest-ranking Latino originator in the greater Phoenix area was Lizy Hoeffer of CrossCountry Mortgage, who reached a sales volume of $102,357,706 across 246 transactions.

Report: Douglas Elliman gets takeover offer from Anywhere Real Estate

The initial bid is unlikely to be accepted, an insider told Bloomberg.

Guaranteed Rate Affinity appoints Guadagnino and Dilday to leadership roles

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has appointed Dino Guadagnino as regional vice president of reverse mortgages and Kevin Dilday as area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. 

The Montlake ‘Spite House’

At its widest point, the house measures 15 feet across. At its narrowest, just 55 inches — barely big enough for a standard doorway.

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