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Private Listings Are Hurting Consumers. Here is Why NAR Must Act
The rise of off-market listings threatens transparency and fair access in the real estate market.
RealNews Staff · March 12, 2026
Why Real Estate Agents Who Ignore AI Will Be Left Behind in 2027
Artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty in real estate. It is becoming the foundation of how the best agents operate.
RealNews Staff · March 7, 2026
The 'Overdevelopment' Argument Is Destroying America's Cities
Blaming new construction for neighborhood change obscures the simple math: the U.S. needs millions more homes than it is building, and NIMBYism is making the crisis worse.
RealNews Staff · February 2, 2026
The Real Estate Licensing System Is Broken — And It Is Hurting Consumers
Most states require more training hours to become a cosmetologist than a real estate agent. The result is an industry with too many underqualified practitioners and not enough accountability.
RealNews Staff · February 16, 2026
Stop Pretending There Are Easy Fixes for the Housing Crisis — There Are Not
Rent control, investor restrictions, and first-time buyer credits are political responses to a crisis that can only be solved by building significantly more homes.
RealNews Staff · March 3, 2026