Former local Realtor association CEO charged with grand theft
Jennifer Garula-Mers, the former East Polk County Realtor Association CEO, allegedly stole over $81,000 from the trade group.
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Homebuyers hunt for Black Friday bargains as price cuts spread
According to HousingWire Data, price cuts have become a defining feature of the late-fall housing market — with discounts deepening just as the holiday sales season kicks off.
Massachusetts rent control initiative gains amid affordability push
With an eye on New York City voters who favored housing affordability in this month’s mayoral election, Massachusetts housing advocates are optimistic they can win at the ballot box next year with statewide rent control. The coalition group Homes for All Massachusetts collected more than enough signatures to place a local option rent control measure […]
Root causes: housing shortage driven by policy, not big builder concentration
The real cause of the housing crisis is restrictive land use and slow approvals, not builder hoarding, with local solutions needed.
Compass, Zillow deliver closing arguments in antitrust hearing
Compass and Zillow delivered closing arguments in court over Zillow’s listing access policy, with Judge Vargas questioning both sides.
Tech100 Spotlight: 2025 honorees drive innovation and growth in housing tech
Here’s a look at how several standout mortgage and real estate tech companies have advanced their technology, grown their footprint and delivered meaningful value to the housing industry over the past year.
Total pending home sales reach multiyear high with mortgage rates near 6%
This year we have benefited from mortgage rates remaining below 6.64% for the last 16 weeks, spurring total pending home sales.
The Goldilocks case for home sales in 2026
The trends are consistent enough to inspire me to sketch a Goldilocks case that results in very significant home sales growth 2026.
Compass, Zillow debate irreparable harm at hearing
Expert witnesses for Compass and Zillow debated competition and consumer effects in the ongoing antitrust hearing over Zillow’s policy.
With Powell set to move on, who are the candidates for the next Fed chair?
With Jerome Powell’s term ending in May, several candidates are in the running to become the next Federal Reserve chair.