Industry News

Some real estate economists say the plan announced by the president on Jan. 7 won’t address the key issues at the heart of the housing affordability crisis.

The president announced a plan to prohibit “large institutional investors” from buying single-family homes, saying more housing proposals would be coming soon.

Last year, our readers focused their attention on the Federal Reserve, Zillow’s listing changes (and legal woes), and the direction of the housing market.

While affordability is expected to improve, litigation isn’t going away — and questions remain about what the government will do to bring about housing reform.

Plus, the president plans to announce his Fed chair nominee in January; HUD Secretary Scott Turner said “more research” on 50-year mortgages is needed.

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales has a New Year's resolution for the industry: Stop bickering and put your energy into solving the housing supply problem.

The brokerage and Washington state-based MLS have conflicting views over how the discovery phase is proceeding as the case advances toward a trial.

The Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell were frequent targets of the Trump administration in 2026, raising concerns about the agency’s future independence.

A disputed report, which received funding from Zillow competitor CoStar, found that ZHL borrowers paid more than those who used other lenders between 2022-2024.

The department’s Antitrust Division has filed a Statement of Interest in Davis et al. v. Hanna Holdings Inc., a lawsuit filed by homebuyers last year.

The president teased plans for bold reform in 2026. Plus, legislators unveil bipartisan housing package; Fed reappoints regional bank presidents; more.

Lawsuits, criticism and new potential rivals cast a shadow over Zillow’s successes this year — but the search giant has not yet buckled under the pressure.

Destructive flooding in Washington state led many to discover that standard insurance policies don’t cover flood damage — an issue homeowners face nationwide.

Longtime financial services exec Kenny Smith becomes Freddie Mac’s new CEO. Plus, Patrick Ferry joins KW MAPS Coaching as a senior advisor in digital marketing.

Google’s data and brokerage partner HouseCanary is beginning to place home listing blurbs at the top of search results in some markets as part of a new “test.”

On Jan. 14, a three-judge panel will hear oral arguments before deciding if settlements reached in the Sitzer/Burnett and Gibson cases should remain in place.

Lucas Matheson, who worked with Opendoor’s CEO at Shopify, will step into the leadership position. Plus, Christy Schwartz’s interim CFO role is made permanent.

To “enhance fairness to all parties,” a Seattle judge approved a motion to combine two cases alleging RICO and RESPA violations related to Zillow Home Loans.

Plus, a report questions Trump’s old mortgage documents; CFPB official resigns; ROAD to Housing Act is derailed; NFIP advocates push for long-term approval.

Zoocasa CEO Carrie Lysenko is now eXp’s CTO, and Holly Mabery is named chief brokerage officer. Plus, Annie Hanna Cestra to chair Pennsylvania RE commission.