Real Estate News

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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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 10, 2025

Start a Free Trial Login Real Estate Blog Membership Overview KCM Local RealTalk by KCM™ Daily Blog Posts Social Graphics Email & Newsletter Builder Videos Buyer & Seller Guides Market Reports & Visuals Pricing Must-Share Content Real Estate Blog Start a Free Trial Login Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S. and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports.

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock; Shutterstock MLS/Assn Another leading MLS says no to NAR’s delayed marketing option NorthstarMLS says the add-on to the controversial Clear Cooperation Policy “risks creating information silos and reducing listing accessibility.

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The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2025

The Real Brokerage has not been shy when it comes to its technological ambitions. From launching its agent-focused Fintech product Real Wallet to Tamir Poleg ’s AI likeness delivering his Q1 2025 earnings prepared remarks , the company is pushing the envelope when it comes to tech in the real estate space. Last week, The Real Brokerage took another step toward its goal of providing agents an AI concierge service available to consumers via text message with its acquisition of Flyhomes ’ AI-powere

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Inman

JULY 11, 2025

Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do.

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Real Estate News

JULY 10, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Adobe Stock By the Numbers Mortgage rate uptick leaves summer market on standby Mortgage applications are up, but a rise in rates combined with job loss concerns and tariff uncertainty could kill the momentum. Dave Gallagher July 10, 2025 3 mins Key points: Overall mortgage rate activity was up 9.4% as buyers locked in rates that drifted lower over the past few weeks.

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2025

Headlines that call Cape Coral, Florida , the “worst housing market in America” and liken it to precursors of the 2008 financial crisis have garnered discussions across the real estate industry. But local experts and data suggest the reality is far more nuanced. While a recent article from The Wall Street Journal highlighted falling home prices, empty open houses and investor pullbacks, agents who spoke with HousingWire think that the southwest Florida city is experiencing a natural market corre

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 7, 2025

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.

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Inman

JULY 10, 2025

Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether the decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate professionals' role in the homeownership journey.

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Real Estate News

JULY 5, 2025

A longtime franchisee, the family-run LA brokerage decided it was time to go it alone, investing in its 450 agents and its community instead of franchise fees.

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2025

The Bruen Team — a small but rapidly growing real estate agency based in Morristown, New Jersey — recorded its best year ever in 2024 by closing nearly $40 million in sales volume and earning a spot in the 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings for small teams. The multigenerational, family-run team is led by Ryan Bruen and his mother Deborah, with behind-the-scenes support from Ryan’s father, Scott.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 8, 2025

Start a Free Trial Login Real Estate Blog Membership Overview KCM Local RealTalk by KCM™ Daily Blog Posts Social Graphics Email & Newsletter Builder Videos Buyer & Seller Guides Market Reports & Visuals Pricing Must-Share Content Real Estate Blog Start a Free Trial Login Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?

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Inman

JULY 10, 2025

The median home sale price ticked up to $399,633 as pending sales saw a 3.5 percent drop annually. Still, mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for "homes for sale" increased, in a positive sign for sellers.

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Real Estate News

JULY 9, 2025

Watch the conversation with tech entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale as he explains how AI can help real estate professionals excel — and whose jobs are at risk.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2025

RedKey Realty Leaders has announced a merger with RE Source LLC , a boutique commercial brokerage founded in 2001. The partnership, finalized on July 5, marks the official launch of RedKey’s commercial real estate division and adds a new office location in St. Louis. The merger brings seven commercial agents from RE Source to RedKey’s existing team of approximately 200 residential agents.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 7, 2025

Multifamily units completed in 2024 recorded their highest level since 1986 at 608,000 units, according to NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. For the eighth consecutive year, most multifamily units were in buildings with 50 or more units (these will be labeled as high-density buildings). As shown below, this trend is relatively.

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Inman

JULY 5, 2025

Battles among real estate heavyweights make the market less transparent and harder to navigate for the people we’re supposed to be helping, Troy Palmquist writes.

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Real Estate News

JULY 10, 2025

For childhood pals Myra Garcia and Maelia Davis, a winding path to real estate paid off as the duo burns it up in south and central Texas with $60M in listings.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Compass has acquired yet another brokerage. On Wednesday, the Robert Reffkin -helmed firm announced its acquisition of Colorado -based PorchLight Real Estate Group. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “I’m excited to welcome the talented agents of PorchLight who have built a reputation for caring deeply about their clients and providing personal, standout service,” Reffkin said in a statement. “I am confident that, together, we will be able to learn from each ot

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RIS Media

JULY 10, 2025

Earlier this week, RISMedia announced the Top 25 regional finalists for its 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate. The program, now in its fourth year, is designed to honor new real estate agents who are achieving extraordinary results in their rookie year. Five regional winners will be chosen… The post 2025 Rookie of the Year Finalists: Spotlight on the Southeast appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2025

In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust.

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Real Estate News

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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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2025

One of the most surprising pieces of housing economic data for 2025 is that purchase apps for the existing home sales market have shown 22 weeks of year-over-year growth. And that includes nine consecutive weeks of double-digit year-over-year growth in recent weeks. Normally, this would be a significant news story, but the confusion surrounding this data has led most people to overlook it, so I am going to dive in today.

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RIS Media

JULY 8, 2025

Stellar MLS, the largest multiple listing service in Florida and Puerto Rico, announced today that it is collaborating with California Regional MLS (CRMLS) and Bright MLS to expand their customers’ listing access through the California and Mid-Atlantic regions. Through a program called Reciprocal MLS Access—a collaborative agreement between multiple MLS organizations—customers can search and view… The post MLS Giants Announce Major Cross-Continental Data Collaboration appeared first on RI

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Inman

JULY 11, 2025

The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect.

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Agents 20% down? How to help buyers who don’t know that’s a myth Most clients don’t know what a typical down payment is — in fact, it’s one of the biggest misunderstandings among buyers, according to NAR research. Meghan Roos July 7, 2025 3 mins Down-payment size is one of the biggest decisions buyers make while investing in a home — and most believe they need to put down more than they actually do, ac

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

Rising property taxes, insurance payments and growing delinquencies are eroding the promise of long-term stability in homeownership, according to a new blog from Cotality. The post revealed that across the country, more people are starting to fall behind on their mortgages due to the post-purchase costs. These include property taxes and homeowners insurance , both of which are rising faster than many homeowners can keep up with.

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