Rising prices, cooling demand: Interest rates hit a 6-month high

For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high. Continue reading

Why marketing freedom is the fight of our professional lives

Robert Reffkin’s op-ed exposed an industry fault line, Greg Hague writes. Here’s why MLSs need to adopt more flexible coming-soon policies. Continue reading

Don’t stay stuck! Build a fast-growing business you can sell

Contributor Greg Hague shares business-growth programs he created during his 17-year career that clients loved and his competitors hated. Continue reading

53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it’s not a crash

Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools. Continue reading

Why is Midwest real estate beating the rest of the country?

The Midwest is home to some of the hottest markets in the country, while other regions face a lackluster year. What gives? Continue reading

Backers of rival mortgage credit scores wage public relations war

As new scoring models by Fair Isaac and VantageScore vie for acceptance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, claims and counterclaims fly. In the meantime, mortgage giants are stuck with FICO Classic. Continue reading

MLS hacked? Solid Earth’s Passkey authentication aims to lock it down

It’s not uncommon for MLS platforms and industry data sources to be caught in hacks or phishing attempts, which puts all members at risk. Continue reading

Compass’ antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow’s empire

Broker and attorney Greg Hague writes that the Compass vs. Zillow lawsuit will end as the catalyst that democratizes real estate technology, empowers innovation and ultimately puts consumers back in control of how they buy and sell homes. Continue reading

7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M

Purchasing a luxury home often comes with a hefty price tag, but in some U.S. metros, high-end living can still be surprisingly affordable. Continue reading

Luxury home values have hit $1.8M, bucking the spring slowdown

A new report from Zillow shows that luxury home values rose 2.7 percent over the past year, with the typical luxury home now valued at around $1.8 million. In some high-demand cities, like New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, luxury home… Continue reading