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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.

Housing starts and permits fell in May in response to economic and market factors, while buyers continue to hold out despite easing mortgage rates.

Home sellers can find much of the same value with low-cost brokers as they can with traditional agents, according to Consumer Policy Center researchers.

Real estate professionals must learn how to manage change, and those who operate with integrity and professionalism are the ones who will come out ahead.

The complaint filed in Oregon alleges Compass agents contacted a homeowner multiple times even though the phone number was listed on the Do Not Call Registry.

The NAHB’s June confidence index was the third-lowest in the past 13 years as new home prices weaken and buyers remain on hold.

A lawsuit filed in New York is the latest in a string of cases filed in Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida. KW settled the Florida suit in 2023 for $40 million.

Plaintiffs accused the iBuyer of misrepresenting its AI-powered system and relying on human processes that put it at risk. Opendoor has denied wrongdoing.

A new Redfin report suggests homebuyers may be seeking less expensive homes as ongoing economic concerns add pressure to large purchase decisions.

Futurist and former Google exec Steve Brown said there are three waves of AI coming — far beyond ChatGPT — and they’ll hit real estate in different ways.

It may not be flashy, but your MLS is still one of your most powerful tools. Here’s how to use it better — and why it needs your support.

RE/MAX, BHGRE and C21 add new teams in California; C21 Integra is now operating in 14 states; a brokerage leader joins Corcoran in Manhattan; more.

For some buyers, even a small mortgage rate reduction can make the math work on a home purchase. Here’s how agents can help them move forward.

The brokerage has faced multiple lawsuits over its controversial listing agreements, which sparked allegations of predatory and deceptive behavior.

The end-to-end homebuying platform is now in Texas. Meanwhile, Shilo has raised $2.6M for its AI assistant and Zillow Rentals is partnering with EliseAI.

Home equity shifts varied widely by location, with some states experiencing gains over $30,000 while others had losses around or greater than that amount.

Could a new market emerge around homebuyers taking over a seller’s existing low interest rate loan? One proptech veteran thinks so.

Though buyers continue to face high mortgage rates and general economic uncertainty, there are signs indicating the market is becoming more favorable for them.

HomeSmart CEO Matt Widdows reveals how centralizing tech, services and support has fueled the Arizona-based company’s quiet rise while shaping its culture.

The NAHB addresses housing affordability on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, Democrats are requesting information on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac privatization efforts.