Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Waning buyer activity pushes home price growth to 2-year low

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Sixty percent of the nation’s largest markets saw home prices slip from May to June, with the largest drop happening in Washington, D.C., due to federal layoffs. Continue reading →

Agents find marketing magic in low-ball asking prices

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The share of $1 listings has risen 24 percent since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic. Continue reading →

Single-family permits and starts reach 11-month low in June

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Negative homebuyer and homebuilder sentiment matched with growing economic uncertainty to stifle new construction in June, with single-family permits, starts and completions taking the biggest hit. Continue reading →

‘Uber depressed’ home sales prompt stark ‘red flare’ warning from economist

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Elevated mortgage rates, weakening home price growth and uncertainty from Trump’s tariff policy are setting the housing market on a dangerous path, Moody’s Mark Zandi said, with homebuyers and homebuilder hitting rock bottom. Continue reading →

Keller Williams continues global expansion, moves into Singapore

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Singapore native Melvin Lim will oversee the master franchise’s rollout, which comes as KW increasingly focuses on oversees markets. Continue reading →

Judge tosses buyer complaint against HomeServices of America

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A U.S. District Judge in Florida has dismissed homebuyer James Lutz’s antitrust complaint against HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman. Lutz has 21 days to file an amended complaint for three of his four claims. Continue reading →

Nest Realty reimagines its tech with AI company Rechat

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Rechat has gained another partner, with Virginia-based brokerage Nest Realty choosing the AI-powered company to streamline its tech strategy through its one-stop shop “Super App.” Continue reading →

NAR’s new member-only market tool tracks prices, demand, affordability

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NAR has released its NAR Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity. NAR will demo the dashboard at its midyear forecast on Wednesday. Continue reading →

NAR’s new member-only market tool tracks prices, demand, affordability

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NAR has released its NAR Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity. NAR will demo the dashboard at its midyear forecast on Wednesday. Continue reading →

Zillow unveils interactive ‘drone-like experience’ along with other new features

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Portal behemoth Zillow has dropped five new home search, tour and affordability features, with the crown jewel being SkyTour, an aerial tour feature. Continue reading →