‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder
Rates, geopolitics and bottled-up demand are shaping the next phase of housing
by Nick Pipitone Apr 9
real estate fiduciary duty
Opinion
The industry's most powerful legal term is being weaponized, and consumers are paying the price
Quit Googling 'housing crash,' economist says. It's a correction
Anxiety is rising, but the fundamentals don’t suggest an imminent housing crash
by Nick Pipitone Apr 8
coming soon listings
Opinion
An honest assessment of the policy is essential for building trust with consumers
by Darryl Davis Apr 3
There’s a new listings category. I’m calling it the company FSBO
Opinion
A company FSBO, dressed up in the language of seller choice, is still a restricted buyer pool
by Darryl Davis Apr 2
Economists: The housing market 'feels stagnant,' while the future 'remains cloudy'
New data show 2025 had 'the weakest start to a year for home prices since the early 2010s'
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Robert Reffkin opinion
Opinion
Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings weighs in on law versus industry practice
by Robert Reffkin Mar 25
Keller Williams' Jason Abrams on Zillow Preview: 'Nobody should get upset by having more choices'
KW Head of Industry and Learning talks about partnership and the private listings debate
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn't the answer — it's acceleration
Opinion
Not a solution to the private listings problem, it's a more palatable route to the same destination
by Darryl Davis Mar 20
Compass, Rocket pledge to 'defend' its agents from MLSs in open letter
Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin urge MLS leaders to 'honor seller choice'
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
Pending home sales falter despite 'buyer-friendly' market conditions
Sub-6% rates improved affordability but couldn't overcome economic and political headwinds
by Marian McPherson Mar 17
Why the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move changes everything
Amit Kulkarni breaks down the MLS vs. Big Tech debate and how it’ll impact you
Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts
Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
Mortgage group: Affordability woes could end the American Dream
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is ringing the alarm with its latest white paper, saying affordability is stopping Americans from achieving life milestones like homeownership and starting families
by Marian McPherson Feb 17