2024 was jam packed with big news stories, from the presidential election to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement to the implementation of those new rules. Check out our top 10 most-read stories.
As the nation reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s win, real estate agents are no doubt wondering what a second Trump term means for housing.
2. Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law
Three Michigan real estate agents filed a class-action lawsuit this week against NAR, claiming the membership requirement to access the MLS is a violation of federal law.
3. What Trump and Harris said — and didn’t say — about housing during the debate
The subject of housing came up four times during the Sept. 10 presidential debate — all mentions were by Vice President Kamala Harris.
4. Rounds of rate cuts may come sooner than you think, Lawrence Yun predicts
More housing inventory and lower interest rates were on the horizon in July, according to NAR Chief Economist. Specifically, Yun expected a pre-election interest rate cut this fall — the first of six to eight rounds.
5. What the Compass acquisition means for @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
Compass went global with the acquisition of @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate in early December. The deal, reported to be worth $444 million, is expected to be finalized in 2025.
6. Daniel Manginelli to lead in-house coaching for Rate
Rate appointed Daniel Manginelli to lead its nationwide sales coaching program: Success Coaching Solutions. The program offers bi-weekly coaching sessions for the company’s mortgage professionals.
7. Counselors of Real Estate names most pressing issues facing the industry, including politics and AI
Politics, housing affordability and AI are among the most pressing issues facing residential and commercial real estate in 2025, according to the Counselors of Real Estate.
8. NAR lawsuit settlement receives final approval in federal court
A federal judge on Tuesday gave final approval to the lawsuit settlement reached by NAR that affected several brokerages and MLSs across the country.
9. Guaranteed Rate rebrands itself as Rate
Guaranteed Rate has rebranded itself simply as Rate and unveiled a new logo, the mortgage company announced Tuesday.
10. What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17
Starting Aug. 17, broker commissions will no longer appear in MLSs connected to NAR, and buyer’s agents will need signed agreements with clients before touring any homes.