Tariffs ‘on track to exacerbate’ US housing shortage
A new congressional report estimates that there are nearly 60K fewer home construction jobs now than before the president introduced “Liberation Day” tariffs.
April 8, 2026
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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- Batton plaintiffs file appeal after Anywhere opt-in dealThe plaintiffs are trying to block Anywhere’s opt-in settlement in another commissions case known as Tuccori. The deal received preliminary approval in March.April 3, 2026
- Strong jobs report scores ‘small win’ for housing marketThe U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, potentially bringing good news for household formation and mobility. But the momentum may not continue into April.April 3, 2026
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- Real estate stock prices have taken a big hit in the past yearSome companies have seen their share prices drop by 30% — or more — over the past year amid sluggish housing market conditions and ongoing economic uncertainty.April 1, 2026
- Judge OKs eXp, Weichert deals after 18-month battleeXp settled for $34M in the case known as Hooper, while Weichert will pay $8.5M. Both deals made in late 2024 received preliminary approval last spring.March 31, 2026
- NAR prevails in another mandatory membership caseA judge said the claims in the case known as Hardy were “contradicted by reality.” Plus, plaintiffs in the Taylor case challenge Zillow’s motion to dismiss.March 31, 2026
- 1 in 2 homes spent at least 60 days on market in FebruaryWeak buyer demand and high home prices are contributing to the trend of listings lingering on the market, according to new Redfin data.March 30, 2026
- How RealPage is turning the page after DOJ settlementThe rental software company has been reconnecting with customers and getting “crisper around how we message,” CEO Dirk Wakeham told Real Estate News.March 27, 2026
- CoStar claims Zillow is still using over 50K copyrighted photosCoStar alleges that Zillow “has the tools to stop” using CoStar-owned images at issue in a copyright infringement case but “is simply choosing not to.”Updated March 27, 2026
- The ‘primary barrier’ to this spring’s homebuying seasonWeekly average mortgage rates just hit another 2026 high — but not all of the latest economic data spells doom and gloom for real estate’s busiest time of year.March 26, 2026
- How will Zillow’s latest AI feature impact agents?The company says Zillow AI mode will help consumers navigate questions early in the home search process, freeing up agents to focus on high-value work.March 26, 2026
- Some homes are getting cheaper, creating an entry point for buyersWhile the median price of an existing home has remained relatively flat, prices of new and manufactured homes have fallen since the pandemic-era buying frenzy.March 24, 2026
- Hanna Holdings jockeys to join Tuccori commissions settlementPlaintiffs in Davis v. Hanna Holdings claim that the firm “paid a bargain-basement price” to end litigation in the homebuyer commissions case.March 24, 2026
- Sellers outnumber buyers by largest margin in over a decadeThere were 46.3% more homesellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market in February, according to Redfin data — the largest gap since at least 2013.March 23, 2026
- Hope for sub-6% mortgages evaporates as rates jump againThree weeks into the war in Iran, mortgage rates have climbed above 6.5% — the highest level in over six months — after dipping briefly below 6% in February.March 20, 2026
- Compass case against NWMLS will proceedIn a Mar. 19 ruling, a judge denied the Seattle-area MLS’s motion to dismiss, stating that Compass had made “plausible claims” of competitive harm.March 20, 2026
- Early-year new home sales ‘very disappointing’The year began with the slowest new home sales pace since October 2022. But inventory is up and the median price has fallen — both positive signs for buyers.March 19, 2026
- Mortgage rates hit 2026 high as peak homebuying season beginsConcerns about inflation and the wider U.S. economy are driving up mortgage rates as the housing market embarks on what is typically its busiest time of year.March 19, 2026
