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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.

4 rate-lowering strategies to share with buyer clients
For some buyers, even a small mortgage rate reduction can make the math work on a home purchase. Here’s how agents can help them move forward.
June 13, 2025
MV Realty update: Listing agreements terminated in Florida
The brokerage has faced multiple lawsuits over its controversial listing agreements, which sparked allegations of predatory and deceptive behavior.
June 13, 2025
Home equity dips $4K as prices slow, costs climb
Home equity shifts varied widely by location, with some states experiencing gains over $30,000 while others had losses around or greater than that amount.
June 13, 2025
Clouds begin to part for buyers as mortgage rates hold steady
Though buyers continue to face high mortgage rates and general economic uncertainty, there are signs indicating the market is becoming more favorable for them.
June 12, 2025
NAR membership structure, fees under fire in new lawsuit
A California broker is suing NAR and his local associations, alleging that fee rules are anticompetitive and have “a chilling effect on independent brokerages.”
June 11, 2025
MLS PIN deal approved after long-fought battle with DOJ
A Massachusetts judge granted preliminary approval on June 10, nearly two years after a proposed settlement drew intense scrutiny from the Justice Department.
June 10, 2025
Over 2.5 million claims filed in commissions lawsuits
Based on the number of claims filed by the May 9 deadline, each home seller could receive around $250 from the over $1 billion settlement fund.
June 10, 2025
Buying optimism up as consumer anxiety eases
Fannie Mae’s monthly survey indicates Americans are feeling better about market conditions, interest rates and job security than they were earlier this spring.
June 9, 2025
How to talk with buyers about homeowners insurance
As insurance rates skyrocket in areas prone to extreme weather, agents need to make sure homebuyers understand those costs to avoid problems at closing.
June 9, 2025
Sellers start holding back as market demand drags
Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week, but lower rates may not be enough to motivate buyers as affordability continues posing challenges.
June 5, 2025
NAR in DC: What do they want from lawmakers?
As Realtors take to Capitol Hill to lobby members of Congress, their biggest concern is finding ways to make more homes available and affordable.
June 4, 2025
NAR ends ‘outdated’ separation of MLS, non-MLS listings
The Executive Committee rescinds the “no-commingling rule,” which had spawned legal action against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors.
Updated June 5, 2025
The ‘magic bullet’ that could boost home sales
Demand is lurking, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, but one persistent roadblock is keeping potential homebuyers waiting in the wings.
June 3, 2025
NAR panel: How to encourage new housing — and homeownership
The U.S. needs more homes, but policymakers need to work with communities, states and the mortgage industry to foster development and increase access to loans.
June 3, 2025
At NAR meetings, internal strains find way onto DC agenda
The National Association of Realtors seeks alignment on hate speech, DEI while fighting to build trust in polarized times and deal with declining membership.
June 2, 2025
A new Nosalek deal: No more offers of compensation on MLS PIN
The DOJ pulled back its objections as the long-running commissions case moves closer to settlement approval.
May 29, 2025
The market slump? It’s ‘all about mortgage rates’
Pending home sales dropped significantly in April, but lower prices and rising supply could encourage buyers to return.
May 29, 2025
Could the commissions settlements be thrown out?
The lawsuits may seem like old news, but not everyone has moved on. An appeals court is reviewing objections that have the potential to invalidate the deals.
May 28, 2025
Why HomeServices is approaching acquisitions differently
Chris Kelly, who stepped into the CEO role in April, is assessing HomeServices’ backend systems and its acquisitions strategy.
May 27, 2025
‘Ask T3’: What’s next for MLSs?
Watch the conversation as the CEOs of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and Council of Multiple Listing Services discuss the challenges facing MLSs today.
May 26, 2025

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