Fed Analysis of Commission Rates Ponders ‘Substantial’ Shifts
As nearly everyone has weighed in on the commission issue, with no real consensus on exactly how recent policy changes ...
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Stuck, Sinking or Striving: New Affordability Analysis Shows Markets on Diverging Paths
Deep into an affordability crunch, as one of the primary barriers to homeownership remains soaring costs, the urgent question is ...
Brokers Say Tariffs Are Top of Mind as Confidence Plummets
Through a rollercoaster few months, as the new Trump administration has enacted—and then often swiftly withdrawn—harsh tariffs on countries around ...
Jobs Data Comes in Strong—Though Economists Say Too Early to Celebrate
Real estate professionals—and the country at large—breathed a sigh of relief this morning, as the latest data on the labor ...
Existing-Home Sales Plummet 5.9% in March Amid Rising Inventory
Continuing its flip-flop—after starting the year with sliding sales and jumping back up in February—existing-home sales were down again, at ...
Zillow Bans Most Private Listings, Setting Up Potential Conflict With Brokerages
In a major policy announcement today, portal giant Zillow sharply escalated a long-simmering dispute over private listings, implementing what the ...
Recession ‘Probably Inevitable’ as Housing Economists Parse ‘Whiplash’
Words like “turmoil” and "uncertainty" rarely describe an environment where people are eager to buy and sell real estate. Unfortunately, ...
Existing-Home Sales Rise in February; Outlook Positive for Year Ahead
After a slightly disappointing start to 2025, existing-home sales data reversed in February, seeing a rise in line with what ...
Brokers Turn Back to Basics as Spring Market Uncertainty Sets in
Ahead of a spring market that appears to be skewing from trends seen over the last couple years, brokers are ...
Redfin Inks Zillow Deal, Turns To Layoffs With Cost-Optimization Strategy
The name of the game for Redfin in 2025 is recovery. As part of that, Redfin has initiated a cost-optimization ...
3 Things to Consider Before Building a Social Media Content Calendar
Having a content calendar can take a seemingly simple goal of posting “X” times a week and give you a clear action plan to stick to. But before you dive in, here are a few important things to keep in mind before drafting a calendar. Read more.
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