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.

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Inman

JULY 12, 2025

If your entire value proposition is "I specialize in this neighborhood," then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JULY 12, 2025

At the same time, King County Superior Court Judge Haydee Vargas gave the Port of Seattle the greenlight to depose Council President Sara Nelson and a developer.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 12, 2025

Wondering where mortgage rates are headed? You're not alone. After a period of ups and downs, everyone wants to know: What will Mortgage Rates be from August to December 2025? Good news, things are looking brighter! My detailed analysis, drawing from the best sources, suggests that mortgage rates will likely hover in the mid-6% range, gradually decreasing to around 6.3%-6.5% by December 2025.

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Real Estate News

JULY 12, 2025

HOA Warranty, a growing startup, aims to keep sales on track by offering protection against unexpected special assessments in buildings with low HOA reserves.

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Brownstoner

JULY 12, 2025

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Greenpoint With Units From $1,757 An affordable housing lottery has opened for a recently completed apartment complex with a landscaped rooftop garden and yoga studio on a busy Greenpoint corner. Not a glassy skyscraper, the eight-story pale brick building with arched windows, dubbed The Dome, replaced… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Housing Lottery Opens in Greenpoint appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 12, 2025

If you're considering buying a home, you're probably keeping a close eye on mortgage rates. According to Zillow, as of today, July 12, 2025, the national average for a 5-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) has climbed to 7.89%. Understanding what this means for you is crucial, and I'm here to break it down. Today’s Mortgage Rates: 5-Year Adjustable Rate Hits 7.89% – July 12, 2025 What's Happening with Mortgage Rates?

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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/Real Estate News Brokerages Hoby Hanna: Zillow is ‘overstepping,’ limiting ‘creativity’ Hanna believes the portal’s new listing standards “penalize” agents and home sellers, while his brokerage — and Compass — are the real innovators. AJ LaTrace July 12, 2025 6 mins Key points: Hanna contends that rules and restrictions limiting how listings can be marketed and displayed are stifling

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The Living Room

JULY 12, 2025

Tucked away in the community of Castle Rock Estates at Arch Cape, this gently sloped.30-acre corner lot offers an ideal setting for your future coast home. Capture a potential ribbon of Pacific blue from a 2nd story design. A private community trail provides convenient access to the beach on the west side, making it easy to enjoy the best of both forest and shore.

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JULY 12, 2025

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BAM Media

JULY 12, 2025

This is not your average summer slowdown. BAM BBQ is happening Wednesday, July 16th. It’s 100% free, virtual, and packed with strategies from the 3 CEOs: Ryan Serhant, Leo Pareja, and Scott Harris. Sign up now and walk into Q3 ready to win. Register now at BAMBBQ.live BAM Key Details: According to a Zillow news release, pet-friendly rental listings rent eight days faster on average and attract 9% more views, 12% more saves, and 11% more shares than those that don’t allow pets.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2025

Housing inventory decreased last week, while purchase application data grew 25% year-over-year! What is happening in the housing market? In the two weeks leading up to the July 4th holiday week, our weekly Housing Market Tracker showed that housing data was stabilizing as mortgage rates approached their lowest levels of the year. However, with July 4th falling on a Friday, I noted that the following two weeks would likely disrupt our weekly data, and that turned out to be the case.

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