Real Estate News

Trump adminstration accuses another political opponent of mortgage fraud: Adam Schiff
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:28:02
Like Leticia James, Sen. Adam Schiff denies lying on mortgage applications and decries "baseless attempt at political retribution" that won’t stop him from holding Trump accountable. read more»

Foreign buyer property purchases in the US rose 33% from last year
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:33:25
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. read more»

NAR’s new member-only market tool tracks prices, demand, affordability
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:51:26
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. read more»

Has this Austin MLS ‘solved’ the private listings conundrum?
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:20:46
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes. read more»

Have you changed your process in light of the private listings drama?
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:06:22
Amid all the back-and-forth surrounding private listings (and listing bans), have you changed the way you talk with your seller clients about their options? read more»

Viral ‘realtorshateme’ campaign creator launches self-sale software
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:01:15
A Boulder, Colorado, homeowner’s viral social media campaign that challenged local commission standards has inspired the launch of a new consumer-facing software application. read more»

Doorvest acquires Wreno, integrates renovation management platform
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:23
Doorvest helps investors find and buy single-family rentals and it's acquired Wreno, a solution for managing home rehab projects. read more»

Inman celebrates industry visionaries: Announcing the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 9:00:36
Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry. read more»

Why high-end buyers are still spending big on luxury real estate
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 8:05:32
Wealthy consumers are looking for houses as they seek strategic investments and relative safety amid tumultuous times read more»

Century 21 CEO on rethinking the inventory challenge
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 8:00:49
Adapting to market changes and creating options for clients allows real estate agents to stay relevant and engaged no matter what shifts may occur, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler writes. read more»

How to get buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement (and actually thank you for it)
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 8:00:38
A signed agreement doesn't hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity. read more»

Why legacy could be real estate’s most overlooked business builder
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 8:00:27
A wave of experienced real estate agents is stepping out of production. What does that mean for younger agents, and how can they take advantage of the opportunity? read more»

Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 8:00:24
Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own. read more»

Zillow unveils interactive ‘drone-like experience’ along with other new features
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 4:01:34
Portal behemoth Zillow has dropped five new home search, tour and affordability features, with the crown jewel being SkyTour, an aerial tour feature. read more»

Fed rebuts accusations that Powell mismanaged $2.5B renovation
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:44:48
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics. read more»

Compass names Altos Research founder as its 1st chief economist
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:59:33
Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage's market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May. read more»

Realtor.com acquires collaborative home search app Zenlist
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:47:51
Zenlist is a mobile-first app that enables agents and homebuyers to search properties together. Zenlist has more than 35,000 users and multiple brokerage and MLS partnerships. read more»

In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 9:00:05
Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but also display some regional trends that track with the national inventory recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found. read more»