Builder Sentiment Slips as Affordability Challenges Persist Into 2026
Builder confidence in the new single-family home market declined at the start of 2026, as persistent affordability concerns continue to...
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Burnett Objectors Protest Settlement Amount, Lack of Resolution for Homebuyers at Hearing
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Kansas City, Missouri, heard oral arguments in the Sitzer-Burnett settlement appeal on Jan....
The Top U.S. States People Are Moving to for Jobs
Moving to another part of the country is a big leap, one often driven by pragmatic reasons like employment. According...
FTC’s Zillow/Redfin Case Faces Critical Legal Challenge Over Market Definition
In a memorandum filed Jan. 13, defendants Zillow and Redfin are asking a federal judge to throw out the Federal...
Washington State Floats Bill Severely Restricting Private Home Listings
Private listings are at the center of one of the most headline-grabbing litigations in real estate right now. Compass has...
Will Trump’s Flurry of Housing Proposals Move the Needle on Affordability?
President Donald Trump has floated several controversial ideas to help make housing affordable again. But his latest pitch—allowing Americans to...
December’s Existing-Home Sales Reach Their Highest Level in Nearly Three Years
The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) latest report, released today, revealed a significant rebound in existing-home sales for December 2025,...
Growing Financial Anxiety Could Hamper Housing Market Recovery: Bright MLS
Americans from all walks of life are feeling heightened anxiety about their finances — and that could dampen the housing...
The Top 5 Riskiest Markets Homebuyers May Want to Avoid: Report
The housing market hasn’t exactly settled down in the handful of years since the pandemic—and those looking to purchase a...
Kelman Announces Resignation From Redfin; Rocket CEO Takes Reins for Now
In a long LinkedIn post Jan. 13, Glenn Kelman, the 20-year CEO of Redfin, announced he was stepping down. Titling...
How to Tell If a Tired Landlord May Be Ready to List
As a real estate agent, you know motivated seller leads are the foundation of your business. But what if you’re overlooking one of the highest-value opportunities? Meet the "tired landlord." Read more.
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