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JUNE 5, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Real Estate News/Shutterstock MLS/Assn Listings display changes, dues news and more from NAR in DC The National Association of Realtors closed out a busy week in the nation’s capital, updating rules, lobbying and hearing from President Trump. Stephanie Reid-Simons June 5, 2025 4 mins Key points: Commingling restrictions are now a thing of the past, but some limits on Realtors’ speech remain.

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MAY 24, 2025

LeadingREs Jessica Edgerton explained how regional and family firms can excel by reacting to market changes quickly and building culture and trust.

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JULY 22, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News By the Numbers Lot sales spike after LA fires amid rebuilding challenges California’s January wildfires ravaged Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, but optimism is helping the communities maintain their spirit. Dave Gallagher July 22, 2025 5 mins Key points: Six months ago, wildfires in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades are estimated to have caused up to $53.8 billio

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JULY 14, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Real Estate News; Zillow Tech New Zillow tools aim to help buyers, improve agent workflows The five “summer launch” features include a drone-like view of listings, tour scheduling updates and other “magic wand” improvements for agents. Dave Gallagher July 14, 2025 4 mins Key points: The splashiest new product is SkyTour, which provides shoppers with better views of a home’s exterior and the surround

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JULY 15, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Nearly 3 in 5 buyers looking for homes outside their city Affordability and lifestyle preferences may be driving home shoppers’ online searches for homes in new locations, Realtor.com data suggests. Dave Gallagher July 15, 2025 3 mins While home sales have waned during this year's sluggish market, new data indicates the share of shoppers widening their home search as they consider r

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JULY 8, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Is the surge in delistings good news for buyers? Homes are spending more time on the market and about 20% of listings are getting price cuts, according to Realtor.com’s latest market trends report. Dave Gallagher July 8, 2025 3 mins A power struggle is emerging between buyers and sellers — and it's not yet clear who will gain the upper hand.

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JUNE 26, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Pending sales defy expectations, spark hope for a rebound Mortgage rates continued to decline in another positive sign for the market. But new listings lost steam in June amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Dave Gallagher June 26, 2025 4 mins Key points: Pending home sales increased between April and May, surprising forecasters who expected to see the spring slowdown continue.

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JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Agents ‘Unfiltered’: Don’t fall for ‘the big lie’ about marketing Watch the conversation as media strategist Luke Acree explains the key to amplifying your marketing efforts 10x and how to “solve all your problems.” Meghan Roos June 23, 2025 4 mins Editor's note: The Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast explores the people and forces that shape the real estate

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JUNE 23, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers High rates, prices keep existing home sales muted Though there was an uptick in existing home sales as spring progressed, last month was still the slowest for the month of May since 2009. Dave Gallagher June 23, 2025 4 mins Key points: The seasonally adjusted annual rate of existing home sales came in at 4.03 million in May, which beat expectations but remained behind last year’s pace.

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JUNE 20, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Tech Tech Bytes: 10 years of Rechat; new home search site launches Rechat introduces a new Digital Ads feature; Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss team up; MLS United partners with CubiCasa; brokerdata.com launches. Real Estate News Staff June 20, 2025 4 mins Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate.

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JUNE 14, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Brokerages Brokerage Beat: M&As at C21; The Agency opens Boston office; more RE/MAX, BHGRE and C21 add new teams in California; C21 Integra is now operating in 14 states; a brokerage leader joins Corcoran in Manhattan; more.

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JUNE 5, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Sellers start holding back as market demand drags Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week, but lower rates may not be enough to motivate buyers as affordability continues posing challenges. Dave Gallagher June 5, 2025 4 mins Key points: New listings are up, but late May saw the biggest slowdown for that time of year in a decade, a Redfin analysis found.

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JULY 10, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News; Shutterstock Tech Hybrid ‘buyer agent’ blends AI with the human touch Newly launched brokerage WithJoy.AI aims to get buyers through most of a transaction with tech, providing a big commission rebate in return. Kristi Waterworth July 10, 2025 4 mins Key points: The brokerage, currently active in Washington state, envisioned a “purely AI real estate agent,” but says t

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JULY 2, 2025

The changes, which include an overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act, target affordability and the housing shortage, the governor’s office said.

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JUNE 30, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Seller optimism high despite increased risk of taking a loss Many sellers believe they’ll be able to sell their home at or above asking price even as market conditions are shifting, a recent survey found. Zephin Livingston June 30, 2025 3 mins Key points: A recent Clever Offers survey found high optimism among future home sellers, 77% of whom don’t anticipate that lowering their asking p

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JUNE 26, 2025

The union of venerable Baird & Warner and “friendly competitor” Dream Town will create the 2nd-largest brokerage in the region, with about 3,000 agents.

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JUNE 24, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Brokerages Judge gives final OK to 15 commissions settlements The deals in Gibson and Keel total more than $20 million, closing another chapter in the years-long litigation over agent fees. Dave Gallagher June 24, 2025 3 mins Several more brokerages and MLSs can breathe easier after a district court judge signed off on another round of settlements in the commissions lawsuits.

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MAY 22, 2025

The announcement comes days after Zillow said it will begin banning listings that are publicly marked but off the MLS at the end of June.

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MAY 22, 2025

Existing home sales slid in April and the return of 7% mortgage rates isnt helping the depressed spring buying season.

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Real Estate News

MAY 20, 2025

Three of the national associations leaders said they are prioritizing stability, accountability and responsiveness as they confront member disillusionment.

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MAY 20, 2025

A majority of industry execs disapprove of how the national association has handled Clear Cooperation, and some questioned NARs motives, a recent survey found.

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MAY 19, 2025

After weeks of relative stability, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surged as treasury yields rose on the heels of the May 16 announcement.

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MAY 16, 2025

Research based on three decades of data suggests rising home prices are a more likely factor, which aligns with current reports on post-settlement compensation.

Real Estate News

MAY 15, 2025

Powerful residential real estate groups in California see office exclusives as a risk to consumers and the integrity of the housing market.

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JULY 18, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Industry Homeownership education needs a reboot — and a new messenger Loan officers and financial advisors need to meet aspiring buyers where they are as many increasingly turn to social media for home financing advice. Coby Hakalir July 18, 2025 6 mins Key points: Nearly 6 in 10 aspiring homeowners ages 18-44 think now is a bad time to enter the market, according to

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JULY 1, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Real Estate News/Shutterstock Brokerages Rocket finalizes $1.75B acquisition of Redfin The two companies are rolling out a new pricing program for clients as part of the July 1 announcement. Kurt Schlosser July 1, 2025 2 mins This story originally appeared on GeekWire , which covers technology and business, including the real estate industry.

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JUNE 30, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Real Estate News/Shutterstock Industry Zillow readies for battle with Compass The home search site intends to officially oppose Compass’ preliminary injunction motion by July 18. Dave Gallagher June 30, 2025 2 mins Zillow has a bit of time to argue against a possible injunction over its ban of listings that are publicly marketed but not on the multiple listing service, according to new court documen

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JUNE 24, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Agents Opendoor betting on agent partners as it looks to boost revenue “We’re in growth mode. We’re eager to get more great agent partnerships going because we have so many customers we want to serve,” the company said. AJ LaTrace June 24, 2025 4 mins Key points: Opendoor announced this month that it is expanding its Key Connections referral program that connects agents with a seller from the start of

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JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Down payments drop for the first time in nearly 2 years A new Redfin report suggests homebuyers may be seeking less expensive homes as ongoing economic concerns add pressure to large purchase decisions. Dave Gallagher June 16, 2025 3 mins Homebuyer down payments have started to dip, a sign that those who are using loans to help finance their purchases are shifting their focus to less exp

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JUNE 13, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Agents 4 rate-lowering strategies to share with buyer clients For some buyers, even a small mortgage rate reduction can make the math work on a home purchase. Here’s how agents can help them move forward. Dave Gallagher June 13, 2025 2 mins Elevated mortgage rates remain a major stumbling block for many homebuyers , but real estate professionals can help their clients by educating them about their opti

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JUNE 7, 2025

Douglas Elliman embarks on international expansion plans; The Agency opens its first Madrid office; C21 snaps up an indie in the Pacific Northwest; more.

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MAY 14, 2025

A survey by the Zillow subsidiary found that most sellers support broad listing access, and those who listed off the MLS were more likely to regret their sale.

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MAY 12, 2025

A new report suggests mortgage rates are continuing to delay purchase decisions, but younger buyers are most eager to trade renting for homeownership.

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MAY 7, 2025

A draft bill in Illinois would require licensed agents to add listings to a platform or website accessible to the general public within a calendar day.

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JULY 29, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Brokerages RE/MAX revenue continues to slip despite agent gains  While revenue fell 7.3% in the second quarter, profits and margin performance were up, and global agent count reached an all-time high. Dave Gallagher July 29, 2025 3 mins RE/MAX revenue missed the mark during the second quarter as the sluggish spring real estate market kept sales in check.

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JULY 22, 2025

With $19 trillion in assets, those 65+ control more real estate equity than any other cohort, and it’s unclear if it will trickle down to younger generations.

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JULY 21, 2025

From offering mortgage pre-qualifications to improving office signage, these simple strategies can help bring buyers and sellers back into your office.

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