Housing Wire
JULY 18, 2025
Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire ‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Realtor.com parent Move acquires Zenlist Realtor.com parent Move Inc. has acquired Zenlist , a real estate tech startup known for its agent-client collaboration tools.
Redfin
JULY 15, 2025
Key takeaways Ask about condo association fees, what they cover, and if there have been recent increases. Review the condo association’s financial health, including reserves and any upcoming special assessments. Understand the rules and regulations of the condo association before buying. Learn about common area maintenance and future renovation plans.
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Real Estate News
JULY 12, 2025
Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Brokerages SERHANT. hits DC; Elliman snags ‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Plus, Compass gains Florida luxury team; Coldwell Bankers adds top producers; Corcoran scores billion-dollar broker; Utah firm joins C21; more. Real Estate News Staff July 12, 2025 8 mins Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones.
Zillow Market Reports
JULY 17, 2025
U.S. housing inventory surged 17% year over year in June. Zillow data shows 1.36 million homes were actively for sale in June, the most since November 2019, despite a monthly drop in new listings. The housing market has reached the broadest buyer-seller balance in years. Zillow’s market heat index shows that the U.S. overall and 22 of the 50 largest metros are now neutral — nearly triple the number of metros from a year ago.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
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
Housing Wire
JULY 18, 2025
Faced with high housing costs, economic instability and declining trust in traditional lending institutions, younger generations are redefining how they approach homeownership. A newly released NextGen Homebuyer Report — compiled by National Mortgage Insurance and financial literacy nonprofit FirstHome IQ — highlights how Gen Z and millennials are creatively navigating a changing real estate landscape.
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Real Estate News
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
Inman
JULY 15, 2025
NAR has released its NAR Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity. NAR will demo the dashboard at its midyear forecast on Wednesday.
Housing Wire
JULY 16, 2025
Whether you’re just starting your real estate journey or hitting the reset button after a tough season, I want you to hear this: You didn’t choose an ordinary career — because this isn’t an ordinary industry. Real estate will stretch you. It’ll challenge you. It’ll ask you to grow in ways you didn’t expect. And right now? It’s evolving fast. The rules are shifting.
Redfin
JULY 18, 2025
House hunting tips can help buyers navigate one of the most important and complex purchases of their lives. This Redfin Real Estate article outlines practical steps every buyer should follow, from budgeting and touring homes to inspections and closing. Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in San Francisco , or touring houses in Portland , knowing what to prioritize will help you make smarter decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
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Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.
Real Estate News
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
RIS Media
JULY 18, 2025
During a virtual Real Estate Forecast summit hosted by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) July 16, NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun emphasized the financial success of real estate investments and the current state of mortgage debt and real estate net worth. He also discussed the impact of interest rates on housing demand, job… The post At Forecast Summit, NAR Chief Economist Sees Rosier Home Sales on Horizon appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
JULY 16, 2025
The residential brokerage space has long heard whispers of a Compass acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of America (BHHS), and those whispers turned into open chatter when the Wall Street Journal reported in March that the two were in talks. Both companies denied it, and no such deal has materialized. But if a deal comes together in 2025 — which has been marked by M&A activity — it would complete a meteoric rise for Compass, which is now the largest brokerage in the country by sa
Redfin
JULY 18, 2025
A common real estate term you’ve probably seen, whether you’re buying or selling a home , is a “short sale.” A short sale home can be a good way to stretch your budget if you’re a buyer or let go of a home you can no longer afford if you’re a seller. In this Redfin article, we’ll cover the basics of selling or buying a short sale home. Whether you’re looking at homes in Charlotte, NC , or need to sell your house in Philadelphia, PA , we’ll help you decide if a short sale is worth the extra time
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
JULY 16, 2025
Selling a home is emotional. It’s also deeply personal, which is why so many sellers struggle with one simple but crucial piece of advice: Leave the house when buyers come to see it. To real estate agents, this advice feels like second nature. It’s right up there with decluttering and pricing it right. But even though agents repeat it regularly, it doesn’t always stick.
AAOA
JULY 17, 2025
Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. Apartment managers that want to stay profitable have to pick and choose their investments carefully and couple them with strategies that make the most out of their team’s resources. Whether you manage a 12-unit building or a portfolio across multiple zip codes, that’s a tall order.
Housing Wire
JULY 14, 2025
Bayview Asset Management ’s $1.3 billion deal to acquire Guild Holding Co., the parent of Guild Mortgage , has left loan officers wondering how the traditionally purchase-focused lender would integrate refinance capabilities to leverage the $770 billion servicing portfolio of soon-to-be sister company Lakeview Loan Servicing , the nation’s second-largest mortgage servicer.
Zillow Market Reports
JULY 17, 2025
U.S. rent growth in June was historically subdued , with typical asking rents rising only 2.9% year-over-year to $2,069. Rent growth slowed from 3.1% in May. Zillow’s Observed Rent Forecast (ZORF) now projects 2025 rent growth at 2.7% for single-family homes and just 1.3% for multifamily units—both down sharply from 2024. Rental concessions hit a record high for June , with 35% of listings offering perks like free rent or parking—an all-time high for the month—signaling continued market softness
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
The Living Room
JULY 15, 2025
What we discuss: • There being a good amount of inventory. • The high levels of opportunity for home buyers. • How sellers can still be successful in this changing market. Inventory Is High—and That Means Choice Portland currently has more homes on the market than we’ve seen in years. Compared to last June, inventory is up about 18%, and nearly 70% higher than two years ago, peaking at post-pandemic highs for this time of year.
The Close
JULY 16, 2025
If you’re planning to sell a house, you may have heard that you could be on the hook for paying capital gains tax. But what exactly is it? You see, when you sell real estate, the profit is referred to as capital gains. Capital gains tax is what is owed on the profit made from the sale. There are two types of capital gains: Short-term – These are the profits realized from selling an asset you’ve had for as long as one year.
Housing Wire
JULY 15, 2025
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Tuesday released a new interactive tool that aims to give members monthly insights into housing affordability, home-price trends and economic indicators at the metro level. The tool, known as the Market Statistics Dashboard , is available exclusively to NAR members. According to the trade group, the dashboard includes localized data on housing affordability , sales trends, home prices and demographic patterns, as well as forward-looking analysis tied
Inman
JULY 17, 2025
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others.
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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 17, 2025
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Redfin
JULY 16, 2025
Key takeaway: Once a home is under contract, the seller is legally bound to the agreement and cannot accept another offer – unless specific clauses or contingencies allow it. When a house goes “ under contract ,” most buyers assume the deal is sealed – but can a seller accept another offer while under contract? Generally, no. Once both parties have signed a legally binding purchase agreement , the seller is obligated to uphold its terms.
Housing Wire
JULY 16, 2025
U.S. Reps. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) have introduced the Housing for US Act — a bipartisan proposal aimed at easing the national housing shortage by investing federal funds into the construction of millions of new homes for middle-class Americans. The bill, which is currently awaiting committee review, calls for up to $250 billion in proceeds from the potential end of the federal conservatorships over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to be allocated toward building as many as
Inman
JULY 15, 2025
Chinese and Canadian buyers make up the largest portion of international buyers. The median purchase price for foreign buyers also hit a new record high at $494,400, according to a National Association of Realtors report.
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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 14, 2025
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Redfin
JULY 15, 2025
The reality check of the home inspection can be a decisive point in the homebuying process—it’s when hidden issues come to light that can make or break whether or not a home is still the right choice. Sellers, if you haven’t heard back from your buyer, you’re likely not being ghosted. If you’re wondering how long buyers have to respond after the inspection report comes in, you’re not alone.
Housing Wire
JULY 15, 2025
Zillow has rolled out five new features aimed at streamlining the process of buying, renting and touring homes. The updates — now live nationwide — include a drone-powered virtual viewing tool and offer pricing transparency for rental properties , along with coordinated tour scheduling and affordability estimates. SkyTour allows users to navigate a 3D aerial view of a home’s exterior using drone footage.
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