New Zillow tools aim to help buyers, improve agent workflows
The five “summer launch” features include a drone-like view of listings, tour scheduling updates and other “magic wand” improvements for agents.
July 14, 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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- 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
- PLS, Umansky ready for a rematch with NAR in refiled lawsuitThe case involving Clear Cooperation and Mauricio Umansky’s pocket listings network has been revived as The Agency founder makes good on his threat to sue NAR.July 1, 2025
- Zillow readies for battle with CompassThe home search site intends to officially oppose Compass’ preliminary injunction motion by July 18.June 30, 2025
- Little consensus on rate cuts this yearMore members of the Federal Reserve are talking about interest rate cuts, with some pushing for action soon and others concerned about tariff impacts.June 30, 2025
- As housing inventory improves, so does affordabilityDespite continued regional differences, housing affordability was sunnier in 43 of the top 50 markets in April, according to First American’s June report.June 28, 2025
- MLS extending push for transparency to referral feesNew disclosure forms will help buyers and sellers understand who is getting paid — and how much — during home transactions, Northwest MLS says.June 27, 2025
- Pending sales defy expectations, spark hope for a reboundMortgage rates continued to decline in another positive sign for the market. But new listings lost steam in June amid ongoing economic uncertainty.June 26, 2025
- New home sales tumbled in MayActivity was down 13.7% from April, pushing new home inventory to nearly 10 months of supply as builders face increasing competition from the resale market.June 25, 2025
- More sales this year? It’s possible, data indicatesATTOM’s midyear review suggested rising inventory could cause home prices to flatten or fall later this year — and that would be good news for sales.June 25, 2025
- Judge gives final OK to 15 commissions settlementsThe deals in Gibson and Keel total more than $20 million, closing another chapter in the years-long litigation over agent fees.June 24, 2025
- Federal job cuts starting to impact DC marketA rise in retirement-related home sales is creating more inventory and starting to put pressure on high prices in the D.C. area, a Bright MLS survey suggests.June 24, 2025
- High rates, prices keep existing home sales mutedThough there was an uptick in existing home sales as spring progressed, last month was still the slowest for the month of May since 2009.June 23, 2025
- Judge sets trial date for Compass vs NWMLS caseThe brokerage giant and a Washington state MLS have been butting heads over pre-marketing rules and private listings. Now a jury may get to decide who’s right.June 20, 2025
- Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy ‘in a solid position’The Federal Reserve’s current strategy is “the best thing we can do for the housing market,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters on June 18.June 18, 2025
