Dave Gallagher

As more baby boomers sell, localized “Silver Tsunamis” may improve affordability for some buyers, but overall effects will be modest, recent research suggests.

A report comparing the cost of living in 1974 to 2024 shows that rent burdens are relatively lighter today, but home prices have outpaced gains in buying power.

The Iran war escalation is spooking financial markets and raising inflation concerns. And next week's Fed meeting isn't likely to “signal any immediate relief.”

The Taylor case claimed Zillow incentivized partner agents to steer homebuyers to its mortgage division. The plaintiffs can refile, but must do so by Aug. 17.

Despite again reporting year-over-year revenue growth, CoStar's share price fell amid investor queries about Homes.com and headwinds in the rentals space.

The number of U.S. homes purchased by international buyers fell 14% year-over-year — the second-lowest level in NAR records dating back to 2009.

The highest mortgage rates of the year are hitting at a time when home sales are already starting their seasonal slowdown, further suppressing activity.

Some economists say the four-phase housing market cycle has been consistent for decades. But the current market's “correction” phase isn't behaving as expected.

As bad actors employ new tech to level up, “we're finding that becoming human-centric is essential,” said Eric Taylor, head of trust and safety at TurboTenant.

CEO Robert Reffkin cited “the wealth effect” as a revenue driver. He also criticized MLSs and portals, and suggested Compass could become the No. 1 search site.