Survey shows buyers gaining leverage as real estate market slows
Most agents remain optimistic about their local market outlook over the next 12 months, although overall sentiment has declined since April.
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Homebuyers finally catch a break with more inventory
Homebuyers are finally getting some good news: Active housing inventory is returning to the levels we experienced before the pandemic.
15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval
Some big names in real estate — including Side, Keyes Co. and JPAR — have reason to celebrate after the final approval of their settlements.
Record-high home equity provides opportunity for the reverse mortgage industry
Record-high home equity is good news for seniors looking to remodel their homes, particularly those considering a reverse mortgage.
House passes abusive trigger leads ban
A final rule is expected by the end of 2025.
Anywhere welcomes Barri Rafferty as chief communications officer
Barri Rafferty is joining Anywhere as the firm’s chief communications officer, leading public relations, communication, and events.
The juiciest details in Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow
Compass claims to have evidence that Zillow colluded with Redfin and eXp Realty on its listing standards policy
The mortgage market hopes for rate cuts amid war moves
Amid rising tensions with Iran and a potential Fed rate cut on the horizon, experts share how these events could shape the mortgage market
Inventory is rising, but existing home sales remain in a major slump
Last month was the slowest May for existing home sales since 2009. They were down 0.7% year-over-year to 4.03 million, and sales in the West were down significantly.
How will mortgage rates react to US bombing of Iran?
Events in the Middle East tend to favor the bond market and the U.S. dollar, resulting in lower mortgage rates, but this year is different.