Affordability slips in Q1 as prices, mortgage rates continue to climb

The median price for a single-family home was more expensive than historical averages in 79 percent of counties nationwide — a jump from 1Q21 when only 38 percent of counties saw prices exceed historical averages, according to data released Thursday by… Continue reading

Bright MLS outages spark ire among members of 2nd largest MLS

CoreLogic’s Matrix has been down off and on for nearly a week for Bright’s 100,000-plus subscribers in the Mid-Atlantic region, subscribers and executives of the MLS confirmed. Continue reading

Trulia’s former president on what makes a ‘world-changing’ company

Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, former Trulia president and current proptech investor Paul Levine talks iBuying, company culture and the future of real estate. Continue reading

Mortgage rates surge to 5% as era of the ultra-cheap loan begins to fade

After hovering near 3 percent for nearly two years, mortgage rates have rebounded faster than expected. But amid uncertainty, economists are divided on whether 5 percent rates are here to stay. Continue reading

Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know

Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you and your clients u… Continue reading

New video app Playhouse hopes to make listing content go viral

There’s a lot to like about Playhouse, but what should excite the industry is that someone is offering agents a sharp, capable tool to promote listing inventory at very little cost. Continue reading

Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game

Playhouse is brand new, features a price-guessing game and has recently had an infusion of venture capital. The pitch is that it’s TikTok, but for real estate. Continue reading