The end of credit scores? The best ideas from Zillow’s Hackathon

The Seattle-based listing giant announced the three top innovations that emerged from its annual competition for students of historically Black colleges and universities. Continue reading

In a downturn, real estate agents should market with future in mind

Agents who lean into this down market stand to gain market share that could benefit them for years, real estate executives argued Thursday at the Inman Connect Now virtual event. Continue reading

This is the ‘fastest-slowing’ housing market in the US, new data shows

The slowdown in housing has been swiftest on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis on Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading

Zillow’s US home-value estimate drops for 2nd consecutive month

Zillow has lowered its assessment of home values nationwide as the market continues to muddle through an ongoing slowdown in real estate. Continue reading

Swanepoel says this company is still ‘the 800-pound gorilla’ in real estate

Several newer brokerages have made big strides. But real estate executive Stefan Swanepoel says one established juggernaut still looms large: The holding company formerly known as Realogy. Continue reading

Mortgage rates pass 6% as demand for loans continues dramatic fall

Purchase loan applications fell 29 percent from the same period last year, the result of rising rates that are double their levels from 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly index. Continue reading

Housing inflation isn’t slowing yet. And it may prove tough to tame

The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way. Continue reading

After Redfin offered flood-risk tool, buyers took heed

A new study suggests that buyers who viewed homes in high-risk flood areas ended up turning to higher ground with their eventual offers when presented with the brokerage’s flooding data. Continue reading

Banks reclaim more properties in August as foreclosures tick upward

Foreclosure notices have been on the rise in the past year, but actual bank repossessions remain scarce. That may be starting to change. Continue reading