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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.

KW’s CEO ready to turn tech, development strategies into action
Now that he’s spent a year assessing the company and strategizing its next moves, Chris Czarnecki says it’s time to start rolling out new tools and programs.
April 30, 2026
‘April delivered’ as spring homebuying season picks up momentum
New data shows increases in pending sales, new listings and touring activity — but geopolitical and job market concerns continue to challenge the spring market.
April 30, 2026
Fed keeps rates frozen as Powell prepares for leadership handoff
In what may be his final press conference as Fed chair, Jerome Powell urged support for a central bank “free of political influence.”
April 29, 2026
CoStar beats revenue forecast amid ‘drumbeat of negative coverage’
In its 60th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, CoStar reported a 23% jump in revenue in Q1, bolstering projections for the rest of the year.
April 28, 2026
Teams ‘work harder’ — which is why LPT is betting on them
LPT Realty has been growing at hyperspeed. One contributor to its success? “We are letting teams drive their vision of the future,” CEO Robert Palmer said.
April 28, 2026
Real to buy REMAX in $880M deal, creating global brokerage giant
Tamir Poleg will be CEO of the combined company, which will serve more than 180,000 agents worldwide.
April 27, 2026
Heavy investment in Homes.com is paying off, CEO says
Despite a “very brutal” public battle with shareholders over spending on Homes.com, Andy Florance says agent subscription growth proves the playbook is working.
April 25, 2026
Zillow CEO bullish about AI’s potential, opportunities for agents
The company is using AI to improve its own efficiency — and to build better tools for real estate professionals, CEO Jeremy Wacksman said.
April 23, 2026
Gary Keller’s blunt message for MLS leaders
The Keller Williams co-founder called on MLSs to “clean up their business” — or risk losing it — amid the increasing push toward private listings.
Updated April 24, 2026
Pending home sales lift, but momentum could be ‘cut short’
Though mortgage rates climbed in March, pending sales increased 1.5% compared to February — but what happens next will depend on how the war in Iran progresses.
April 21, 2026
Pandemic ‘permanently transformed’ land market, new study says
Lot inventory has fallen nearly 24% since 2019, just before the Covid-era construction boom began, Realtor.com found — “and the market is still paying for it.”
April 21, 2026
Buyers have an advantage this spring — but will they show up?
Sellers outnumber buyers nationally, but with mortgage rates and inflation up from February, the “spring housing market is still a bit of a toss-up.”
April 20, 2026
Homeownership varies by job type — but affordability still a factor
While business professionals and people in management still have the highest rates of homeownership, service occupations have seen big gains in recent years.
April 17, 2026
eXp drawn into Zillow RESPA case
“We will vigorously defend against these claims which we believe have absolutely no merit,” eXp said. The judge, meanwhile, took issue with the amended filing.
Updated April 18, 2026
‘Increasingly worse vibes’ hampering spring housing market
Though mortgage rates are ticking down and home price appreciation has dropped year-over-year, widespread economic uncertainty continues sapping demand.
April 16, 2026
Realty One, The Agency settle in homebuyer commissions case
The firms are the latest to opt into Tuccori, a settlement NAR also joined — but that deal is now under fire. Plus, Veterans United pushes back in RESPA case.
Updated April 16, 2026
Builder confidence wanes as material costs rise
NAHB’s April survey found that higher construction material costs — stemming from surging fuel prices — and the slow housing market are weighing on builders.
April 15, 2026
Share of first-time buyers sinks to record low
Only 21% of recent homebuyers were first-timers, according to a new NAR report, with younger millennials accounting for the biggest year-over-year drop.
April 15, 2026
Spring market ‘fragile’ as existing home sales hit 9-month low
The rise in mortgage rates seen since the war in Iran began prompted NAR to revise its 2026 forecast, with only a 4% uptick in existing home sales now expected.
April 13, 2026
Florida franchise claims E&V tried to ‘destroy’ its operations
Engel & Völkers Florida, which operated dozens of shops in the state, has sued E&V Americas over the early termination of its master franchise agreement.
April 13, 2026

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