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Dave Gallagher

Dave Gallagher

Director, News Reporting

Dave's journalism career spans 24 years covering business, the economy and real estate in Northwest Washington. He's also a numbers nerd, examining data to spot emerging trends in industries. Having started his career as a sports writer, he's a lifelong baseball and soccer fan and recently discovered pickleball. He grew up in Yosemite National Park and earned his journalism degree at Humboldt State University in northern California.

Mortgage rates drift lower ahead of Fed’s December meeting
Economists say the market “widely expects” another rate cut — but the central bank will be making its next decision without key jobs and inflation data.
December 4, 2025
Economists expect ‘a reset’ for housing in 2026, ‘not a rebound’
With the U.S. economy at a crossroads, real estate economists have differing home sales forecasts for 2026 — but most expect mortgage rates to continue to drop.
December 4, 2025
CoStar won’t fight Zillow’s request to move copyright case
Instead of opposing the transfer, CoStar General Counsel Gene Boxer said the company is looking forward to “holding Zillow to account in its own backyard.”
Updated December 4, 2025
Sitzer/Burnett appeals case nears final judgment
As final briefs are filed, it’s up to the U.S. Court of Appeals to decide whether the arguments merit unwinding the case that shook the industry.
December 2, 2025
Court merges FTC, state cases against Zillow and Redfin
The Federal Trade Commission and five states claim a rental listings partnership formed by the two companies earlier this year violates antitrust laws.
December 1, 2025
Homebuyers have reasons for hope heading into the holidays
Though demand dropped off ahead of Thanksgiving, falling mortgage rates and an uptick in loan applications are good signs for the market’s slow season.
November 26, 2025
Buyers are stepping up, sellers are pulling back
Pending sales increased from September to October, but at the same time, delistings jumped as sellers feared taking a loss or settling for a lower price.
November 25, 2025
Rising insurance costs are chipping away at home values
High premiums are dragging down home values by $40K+ in areas at greater risk of extreme weather events, a National Bureau of Economic Research study found.
November 25, 2025
RealPage, DOJ reach settlement in antitrust lawsuit
Though RealPage must meet a handful of requirements under the proposed settlement, the tech company won’t face any financial penalties.
November 24, 2025
NAR’s vow to brokerages: ‘New level of accountability’ coming
After a year of absorbing feedback from the industry’s largest brokerages, NAR leaders say the trade organization is ready to “move forward collectively.”
November 22, 2025
Home sales projections fall in revised 2026 forecast
Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group now expects home sales to rise 7.3% in 2026 — a downward revision from earlier forecasts published this fall.
November 21, 2025
Will NAR’s MLS policy changes impact mandatory membership cases?
An attorney in Michigan’s Hardy case argued that NAR “is essentially admitting” that its previous MLS policy violated antitrust law.
November 21, 2025
Strong jobs report casts doubt on third rate cut in 2025
A long-awaited jobs report beat expectations, but unemployment also ticked up. Meanwhile, existing home sales have increased as mortgage rates stabilized.
November 20, 2025
One benefit of the slower housing market? Less buyer regret
Home maintenance, the costs of necessary household items and the impact of a home purchase on savings topped the list among recent buyers who did have regrets.
November 20, 2025
Most buyer-friendly market in a decade isn’t moving the needle
Sellers outnumber buyers by 36.8%, according to a new Redfin report, but affordability challenges remain. However, economists say the market may shift in 2026.
November 19, 2025
Risk mitigation, local control drive MLS Handbook revisions
NAR’s manual for MLSs received a thorough scrubbing, with several policies repealed to reduce liability and “promote the MLS’s independent decision-making.”
November 17, 2025
NAR in 2026: A new plan, new leaders, fewer members
On his last day as NAR president, Kevin Sears was lauded for “doing the things no one else would have wanted to do” and readying the association for the future.
Updated November 24, 2025
NAR adopts strategic plan with sharp budgeting, compliance focus
The 3-year initiative is built on a 1.2 million member baseline and 75 projects including stepped-up work on antitrust issues in race “to prove our worth.”
November 16, 2025
2026 could finally be the year home sales rebound
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is predicting a 14% rise after three years of sluggish sales — but that largely depends on what happens with mortgage rates.
November 15, 2025
Will home sales see a post-shutdown bump?
Transactions should pick up as delayed closings are completed, but economic uncertainty may keep demand subdued. Still, purchase applications jumped last week.
November 14, 2025

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