Despite continued regional differences, housing affordability was sunnier in 43 of the top 50 markets in April, according to First American’s June report. Read More
June 2025
Plus, two Texas-based Corcoran affiliates join forces; BHGRE opens new California office; two teams rejoin Compass; Christie’s adds Caribbean office; more. Read More
Negotiations aren’t expected to wrap up until September. Plus, the president dismisses inflation data as he looks for a new Fed chair; GSEs consider crypto. Read More
New disclosure forms will help buyers and sellers understand who is getting paid — and how much — during home transactions, Northwest MLS says. Read More
Robert Reffkin claims the new standards will “cause irreparable damage” and suggested that Zillow and Redfin execs were working together to force Compass’ hand. Read More
Mortgage rates continued to decline in another positive sign for the market. But new listings lost steam in June amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Read More
The union of venerable Baird & Warner and “friendly competitor” Dream Town will create the 2nd-largest brokerage in the region, with about 3,000 agents. Read More
Ally Realty's Anthony Ruperto is working to make homeownership accessible to all. "I see it as my responsibility as a Realtor," he says, "to call for change." Read More
Activity was down 13.7% from April, pushing new home inventory to nearly 10 months of supply as builders face increasing competition from the resale market. Read More
ATTOM’s midyear review suggested rising inventory could cause home prices to flatten or fall later this year — and that would be good news for sales. Read More
