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Despite continued regional differences, housing affordability was sunnier in 43 of the top 50 markets in April, according to First American’s June report.

Negotiations aren’t expected to wrap up until September. Plus, the president dismisses inflation data as he looks for a new Fed chair; GSEs consider crypto.

Robert Reffkin claims the new standards will “cause irreparable damage” and suggested that Zillow and Redfin execs were working together to force Compass’ hand.

New disclosure forms will help buyers and sellers understand who is getting paid — and how much — during home transactions, Northwest MLS says.

The union of venerable Baird & Warner and “friendly competitor” Dream Town will create the 2nd-largest brokerage in the region, with about 3,000 agents.

Mortgage rates continued to decline in another positive sign for the market. But new listings lost steam in June amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Ally Realty's Anthony Ruperto is working to make homeownership accessible to all. "I see it as my responsibility as a Realtor," he says, "to call for change."

Activity 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.

Two new agent surveys indicate that while affordability remains a top concern for home shoppers, the market is starting to favor buyers.

ATTOM’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.

The deals in Gibson and Keel total more than $20 million, closing another chapter in the years-long litigation over agent fees.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell wouldn’t commit to a July rate cut and reiterated that inflation and labor market shifts will guide the central bank’s decisions.

A 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.

“We’re in growth mode. We’re eager to get more great agent partnerships going because we have so many customers we want to serve,” the company said.

Barri Rafferty, a media relations pro with prior CEO experience, will lead Anywhere’s communications teams as the brokerage eyes new growth opportunities.

Though there was an uptick in existing home sales as spring progressed, last month was still the slowest for the month of May since 2009.

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Zillow is “abusing its monopoly power,” Compass CEO Robert Reffkin said. Zillow says its policy is designed to ensure homes are marketed to all consumers.