Realtor facts & stats

Question 1

In what year was a Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors settled, forcing MLS access open to internet-based brokers?

Accepted Answer

2008. A federal judge formally approved the settlement in November of that year.

Question 2

In October 2023, a federal jury found NAR and co-defendants had conspired to inflate real estate commissions, awarding damages of almost how much?

Accepted Answer

almost $1.8 billion. The case, Burnett et al v. National Association of Realtors et al, was heard in a Missouri federal court.

Question 3

In the second quarter of 2026, what was the seasonally adjusted U.S. homeownership rate?

Accepted Answer

about 65.2% (stated by the source as of the start of 2025, not Q2 2026). The rate has stayed fairly stable in recent decades, though it's changed a lot depending on demographics and location.

Question 4

According to the 2024 American Community Survey, what was the median U.S. gross monthly rent (including utilities)?

Accepted Answer

$1,487/month. That was up 2.7% in inflation-adjusted terms from $1,448 in 2023.

Realtor facts & stats

The basics

In the second quarter of 2026, what was the seasonally adjusted U.S. homeownership rate?

According to the 2024 American Community Survey, what was the median U.S. gross monthly rent (including utilities)?

Expert level

In what year was a Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors settled, forcing MLS access open to internet-based brokers?

In October 2023, a federal jury found NAR and co-defendants had conspired to inflate real estate commissions, awarding damages of almost how much?