CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images

“As discussed above, Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to,” CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement. Continue reading

Redfin says private listings, coming soons could boost inventory

According to a new report by Redfin’s economists, markets that allow for pre-marketing strategies could see a 6 percent to 12 percent bump in listings each year. Continue reading

Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year

After growing by 22 percent last year, inventory is “a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,” according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February. Continue reading

Competition for spring listings will be fierce and starts … NOW

Realtor.com data suggests there will only be three listings per agent in 2024 and that sellers who want to close a deal in April are already looking for representation. Continue reading

‘Inflation is still running too high’: Homebuyers stunned by rate surge

Requests for purchase loans were down last week by 31 percent from a year ago as rates rose to new 2023 highs and homes remained scarce in many markets, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. Continue reading