Colorado housing market sees wider price cuts ahead of ski season
Colorado housing shows lower new-listing prices and widespread cuts. New-listing median $597,500 vs $649,900 statewide. 48% of listings reduced as under-contracts outpace new supply.
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Zillow and Housing Connector help 10,000 people find homes
What began in 2019 as a local solution in Seattle has evolved into a national model for unlocking private-market housing.
Veterans are missing out on billions in VA loan benefits
A new Veterans United Home Loans analysis found that more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024 — representing nearly $28 billion in potential mortgage volume.
Most Americans use AI for housing market data
A majority of Americans are using AI for real estate insights, yet real estate agents remain the most trusted source. Social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok are also popular for housing content.
New York AG Letitia James indicted on mortgage fraud charge
An anonymous source says James was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on one count after a mortgage fraud investigation.
Anne Winicki joins Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty in Florida
She has closed 631 transactions totaling nearly $800 million in lifetime sales volume, including $86.7 million in sales volume in 2024.
Illinois offers affordable entry points for first-time buyers
Illinois remains more affordable than the U.S. median as price reductions and steady absorption create openings for first-time buyers.
ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards $105K in grants, honors late board chair
ALTA honored the late Mary O’Donnell, who worked as foundation board chair and president and CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
CoStar economist details housing risks of extended government shutdown
Carl Gomez, chief economist and head of market analytics at CoStar Group, said the shutdown is casting a psychological shadow on housing.
Zillow’s ChatGPT integration could redefine — or violate — MLS policies
Critics say the integration breaches IDX display rules, while others see it as a needed wake-up call for modernizing MLS policies.