It's no secret that this was a difficult year for the National Association of REALTORS®, which is appealing a major loss in the Sitzer/Burnett trial and endured the resignation of a president over sexual harassment allegations. NAR has vowed to continue defending pro-competitive, pro-consumer MLSs against copycat lawsuits and to make cultural changes to better support members and staff. But although both issues were top news stories in the real estate industry in 2023—and the ramifications of each will continue to make headlines in 2024—there were other real estate-related news topics that caught readers' attention this year. Here are five of REALTOR® Magazine's most popular news articles and podcasts in 2023.

Homebuyers are becoming more cautious about flood risks, with increasing state requirements for flood history disclosure, real estate sites incorporating flood risk information.

Zumper's Annual Rent Report reveals that out of 100 cities analyzed, 55 have experienced a drop in rent prices since last year, with an additional 17 cities showing stable rents year-over-year. The report anticipates a continued softening of rent prices through the first half of 2024.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said that there has been significant progress in the inflation fight in 2023 but cautioned that it is too early to declare victory. As a result, "the data is going to drive what's going to happen to rates," Goolsbee said.