The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers
Buyers who remember the pandemic-era market continue to hold out for sweeter deals
NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass
NWMLS says there are significant parallels between issues raised in its own lawsuit with Compass and one involving Zillow
New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect
The new rule affects legal entity or trust purchases of residential real estate without financing
California housing: A 'caste system defined by family wealth?' Analysts respond to report
Analysts and housing experts this week balked at what some called California's 'landed gentry' system for passing property down to younger generations
Trump ban on institutional investors
Opinion
Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won't increase supply, Derek Carlson writes
by Derek Carlson Jan 14
NAR's final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum
In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory
Interview with Unlisted founder Katie Hill
Analysts are beginning to believe the inventory solution won't come anytime soon. One proptech founder thinks it's as easy as matching willing buyers with homes not on the market. Is she right?
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 18
Seasonal cooling sweeps market as buyers grapple with affordability
Despite an unusually active fall market this year, the housing market has finally settled into a slower pace for winter and returned to seasonal norms
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15
Inventory tightens up as new listings tank: Redfin
As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 11
Zillow to partner agents: Recent litigation misrepresents us
In an email and video message sent to Preferred agents on Thursday, the company's head of Zillow Preferred answered FAQs and reassured agents that legal experts review all programs
It looks like the CoStar-Zillow legal battle is changing venues
CoStar agreed in a new legal filing that moving the copyright lawsuit from New York to Washington state would likely make proceedings more efficient for all parties
October brought the strongest buyer's market in 12 years: Redfin
The number of homesellers exceeded homebuyers by a record 36.8% in October, which is the largest divide between the two groups since at least 2013, Redfin reported on Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
RateMyAgent and Curated Social merge to form Renowned platform
The combined platform will channel verified reviews, past agent performance and hyperlocal market insights into content that will help agents build their digital reputation
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14