Lower mortgage rates get a few more homebuyers off the fence
Tariff uncertainties and job loss worries meant lower rates had a bigger impact last week on refinancing demand than homebuying, Mortgage Bankers Association surveys show
by Matt Carter Aug 6
Zillow Group exceeded revenue expectations during Q2 2025
Revenue was up 15% year over year to $655M, and the company hit a positive net income for the 2nd quarter in a row at $2M
3 social media lead gen lessons from the Trump vs. Powell drama
Capture attention and build relationships by helping your clients navigate the implications of headline-grabbing topics, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Aug 6
Las Vegas real estate pro finds pig's head in mail after AI deal closing
A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head asserted that 'AI is not going to replace brokers,' a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology
Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
by Chris Drayer Aug 6
Opendoor grows revenue and trims losses in 2nd quarter rally
The iBuyer's latest earnings report comes amid a bumpy year in which it faced the prospect of delisting from the stock market, as well as rally that ultimately saved it
South Florida luxury prices defy gravity while overall market dips
Luxury prices in the region have continued to rise, as have sales in select hot markets, while the market at large is simultaneously seeing a contraction in prices
real estate agent commissions rose
The real estate industry has a math problem with rising customer acquisition costs and declining client loyalty. Broker-owner Amy Stockberger looks at ways to reverse the trend
by Amy Stockberger Aug 5
Homebuilders cry 'uncle' as duties on Canadian lumber hit 27%
NAHB urges Trump administration to negotiate new softwood lumber agreement with Canada 'that will provide a fair and equitable solution to all parties and eliminate tariffs altogether'
by Matt Carter Aug 4
Douglas Elliman CEO: We don't 'push, incentivize, or default to private listings'
Elliman's revenue was down YOY from Q2, but the firm's performance improved between H1 2024 and H1 2025. CEO Michael Liebowitz also reasserted the firm's position on private listings
Once shaky, summer market picks up steam: Client Pipeline Tracker
While hard numbers won't be available for a few weeks, the Intel Index survey found signs that real estate agent client pools in July benefitted from an unexpected influx of homebuyers
by Daniel Houston Aug 4
'Meme stock' surge lifts Opendoor out of delisting danger zone
While shares in rival iBuyer Offerpad also went on a rollercoaster ride in July, the company's market capitalization remains below the New York Stock Exchange's $50M minimum requirement
by Matt Carter Aug 1
Mortgage rates drop with stocks on surprise jobs report and new tariffs
Trump announces new tariffs on dozens of countries beginning Aug. 7, fires BLS commissioner after revised jobs report shows dramatic slowdown in payroll growth in May and June
by Matt Carter Aug 1
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
With job market stable and the economy chugging along, bets placed by futures market investors suggest the odds of a September rate cut have dropped to less than even
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Homebuyers still have jitters about the economy and job market
Mortgage rates have stabilized and more inventory is coming online, but applications for purchase loans fell by a seasonally adjusted 6% last week compared to the week before
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Pending home sales fell MOM and YOY in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means as buyers navigate wider economic fears
by Marian McPherson Jul 30