Mortgage rates ticked up this week, and it could take a recession to bring them down. But that doesn’t mean a home sales rebound is off the table. Read More
Real Estate
A new report from NAR and Realtor.com found that households earning $100k or less can afford far fewer homes today compared to before the pandemic. Read More
Powerful residential real estate groups in California see office exclusives as a risk to consumers and the integrity of the housing market. Read More
The MLS trade association has appointed Rene Galicia as chief operating officer to oversee key strategic initiatives; Bright’s partnership with CVR goes live. Read More
A survey by the Zillow subsidiary found that most sellers support broad listing access, and those who listed off the MLS were more likely to regret their sale. Read More
Chris Kelly said a recent New York Times podcast painted an inaccurate picture of agents, and he believes consumers are much more concerned about closing deals. Read More
In 2024, the age of a typical home hit a new high, according to Redfin. But buyers aren’t getting as much of a discount on older homes as they used to. Read More
The home search site has been “battling giants” for years, Movoto’s president says. This will give it a boost — and consumers a better end-to-end experience. Read More
How much should agents care about brokerage leadership changes, acquisitions and earnings reports? Enough to stay informed, because clients read headlines too. Read More
In addition to lowering costs, the 90-day pause could improve consumer confidence and rejuvenate the slow spring homebuying season. Read More