The off-MLS debate moves to Washington, and agents need a clear script
A House panel reviews private listing networks, while Compass cites 4.6% gains and other studies show off MLS homes sell for less.
Aug 07, 2026 · 5 min readMarket News
Real estate market trends and analysis
Millrose Q2 2026 results build on new partnerships, growth mojo
Millrose posted Q2 revenue of $196.9 million and AFFO of $127.6 million, with 0 option terminations and 143,771 homesites.
Aug 07, 2026 · 5 min readCRMLS CEO Art Carter sees more industry litigation ahead, AI blindspots
CRMLS CEO Art Carter sat down with HousingWire to discuss the AI transformation he believes the industry is ignoring at its own peril.
Aug 05, 2026 · 5 min readStudent Debt Down Payment Penalty: 8 Months to 16 Years of Homebuying Delay, Depending on Your Metro
If you have student loans, they do more than shrink your monthly budget. They can quietly push the home you want years further out of reach. The typical household already needs about seven years to sa...
Aug 04, 2026 · 5 min read
The housing market defies expectations even with higher rates
Last week, as the 10-year yield hit 4.74%, weekly pending sales rose to 69,109 and while inventory increased to 872,932.
Aug 01, 2026 · 5 min readWho decides where listings show up, Zillow, Compass or the MLS?
Zillow, MRED and Compass argue over one-day IDX display timing and portal access as a federal judge considers an injunction.
Jul 31, 2026 · 5 min readEvery real estate agent has AI now, how sellers spot real expertise
As AI polishes listing pitches, sellers can focus on pricing rationale, buyer targeting and contingency planning to pick agents.
Jul 31, 2026 · 5 min readTom Giordano of Suffolk Construction: 5 Questions
From a young age, Tom Giordano, general manager of the New York region for Suffolk Construction, had one goal. That was to follow in his uncle’s footsteps and become a lawyer to benefit his community....
Jul 31, 2026 · 5 min read
Karim Alibhai Started at Best Western. Now He Rents Rooms at $2,500 a Night.
As room rates at the world’s poshest properties push past $2,000 a night, Karim Alibhai has been snapping up high-profile luxury hotels. Alibhai has built an $8 billion portfolio that includes propert...
Jul 30, 2026 · 5 min readLone Wolf bets future of real estate AI is embedded, not standalone
Lone Wolf announced Talent, a new module for its BrokerMetrics analytics platform, and Aspen, designed to work Lone Wolf's entire ecosystem.
Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min readWhat Early-Career Workers Need from the Workplace
What Early-Career Workers Need from the Workplace
Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min readThe Fed Could Signal Rate Cuts This Week. Mortgage Rates Might Move First.
Key Takeaways Markets are watching to see if the Fed changes course on rates Mortgage rates are currently averaging 6.58% for a 30-year fixed Watch for changes in the Fed’s statement language — subtle...
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min readJohn Farina of U.S. Development: 5 Questions
As Pompano Beach, Fla., turns into a luxury condo market, U.S. Development has found success selling high-end units on the ocean. The company has completed construction of Salato, a 40-unit project cl...
Jul 23, 2026 · 5 min readMortgage Rates Are Near 6.6% and Half the Fed Wants a Hike: What the July Meeting Means for You
If you spent the spring waiting for mortgage rates to fall, you already know how that went. The average 30-year fixed is back up to 6.55%, half of the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee wants to...
Jul 23, 2026 · 5 min readBehind closed doors: The next phase of Compass’s Code of Ethics complaints against Zillow
Compass filed ethics complaints against Zillow across 26 states, raising focus on confidentiality, hearings, discipline, and appeals.
Jul 20, 2026 · 5 min readStarter home inventory trails 2019 by 300,000 listings, per new data
Realtor.com finds the U.S. starter home market still short 300,000 listings vs. 2019 and buyers now need $78,000 income to purchase.
Jul 20, 2026 · 5 min readThe housing market not normalizing, as affordability failure persists
We are not in a “normalizing” housing market. We are in an affordability crisis that has learned to wear a better suit. Inventory is up in some places. Days on market are longer. Sellers are a little ...
Jul 20, 2026 · 5 min readGLP-1 Users Are Reshaping Retail With Every Pound They Shed
In 2024, according to a Gallup survey, just 3 percent of U.S. adults were using GLP-1 medications to lose weight. By July 2026, that share had soared to 11 percent, with 15 percent saying they had at...
Jul 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Despite ROAD Act passing, no construction boom is coming
Builder confidence is weak and permits and starts are falling, while completed supply is high, limiting a near-term building boom.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min readHousing costs, delayed marriage and the first-time buyer squeeze
Affordability pressures are shifting life decisions, first-time buyers were 21% in 2024 and average first-time buyer age reached 40.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read