The real estate market: 5 key themes to watch this week
A slew of economic data is due out in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Fed will make a decision about interest rates, and the trade deal deadline ends Aug. 1.
July 28, 2025
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.
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- A weak dollar spells opportunity for some foreign buyersWhile U.S. buyers saw home prices rise year-over-year, those using other currencies are getting discounts, which could spur foreign purchases.July 25, 2025
- Will buyers take advantage of the static market?Inventory is up and existing home sales have dropped, both variables that could be good news for buyers — but mortgage rates remain stubbornly elevated.July 24, 2025
- NAR prevails in Texas mandatory membership caseA judge dismissed a lawsuit filed in November by a broker challenging rules requiring Realtors to pay multiple sets of dues in order to access the MLS.July 23, 2025
- CoStar eyes ‘future revenue stream’ after blockbuster quarterFounder and CEO Andy Florance celebrated the company’s 57th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth during a July 22 call with investors.July 23, 2025
- Realtor.com CEO reportedly in the running for another roleAn Australian financial publication reported last week that Damian Eales is being considered for the CEO job at REA Group, which operates realestate.com.au.July 22, 2025
- Lot sales spike after LA fires amid rebuilding challengesCalifornia’s January wildfires ravaged Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, but optimism is helping the communities maintain their spirit.July 22, 2025
- As buyers gain leverage, more are backing out of salesRedfin data indicates buyers are gaining negotiating power as pending sales cancellations hit the highest level for the month of June since at least 2017.July 21, 2025
- Builders turn their back on single-family homesHousing permits, starts and completions were all down year-over-year in June as rates and material costs remain elevated, continuing a “worrying pattern.”July 18, 2025
- Buyer demand holds — even as mortgage rates tick back upWhile some sellers seem to be reacting to the shift toward a buyers market, stubbornly high mortgage rates aren’t making the transition easy for buyers.July 17, 2025
- NAR economist downgrades sales forecast, eyes rebound in 2026Lawrence Yun said this week that home sales could still tick up slightly this year, and if mortgage rates hit 6%, next year could see double-digit growth.July 17, 2025
- Antitrust case against NAR, top brokerages dismissedA 2024 lawsuit accused the defendants of conspiring to boycott flat-fee brokerage Homie, but a judge said it was filed too late and failed to prove its claims.July 16, 2025
- Nearly 3 in 5 buyers looking for homes outside their cityAffordability and lifestyle preferences may be driving home shoppers’ online searches for homes in new locations, Realtor.com data suggests.July 15, 2025
- New Zillow tools aim to help buyers, improve agent workflowsThe five “summer launch” features include a drone-like view of listings, tour scheduling updates and other “magic wand” improvements for agents.July 14, 2025
- Mortgage rate uptick leaves summer market on standbyMortgage applications are up, but a rise in rates combined with job loss concerns and tariff uncertainty could kill the momentum.July 10, 2025
- Is the surge in delistings good news for buyers?Homes are spending more time on the market and about 20% of listings are getting price cuts, according to Realtor.com’s latest market trends report.July 8, 2025
- Is the US losing its largest group of international buyers?There has been a significant drop in Canada-based searches for U.S. homes amid escalating tensions between the two countries, Redfin data indicates.July 7, 2025
- Strong jobs report throws cold water on July rate cutDespite falling mortgage rates and low unemployment, the combination of economic uncertainty and high home prices indicates the market slowdown will continue.July 3, 2025
- Compass ‘has not and will not adhere’ to Clear CooperationIn an email to MLS and NAR leaders, CEO Robert Reffkin says the brokerage is not bound by the CCP and will not ask its agents to comply with the policy.July 2, 2025
- eXp, Weichert still can’t avoid Gibson caseA Missouri court said discovery can continue in the commissions lawsuit even though a Georgia judge granted preliminary approval of deals in a related case.July 1, 2025
