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Buyers accuse eXp of supporting Zillow’s ‘fraudulent business’

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The plaintiffs in a Zillow class-action complaint claim eXp has harmed buyers by advertising Zillow Flex and supporting the portal’s listing ban. Continue reading →

30-year mortgage rate inches down to 4-week low

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Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.30 percent, renewing hope in a more active spring homebuying season. Continue reading →

Exposed beams, Victorian style top Zillow’s buyer engagement index

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Exposed beams bring a 20 percent boost in daily buyer engagement, according to Zillow’s newly launched Buzz Index, which tracks clicks, saves and return visits across more than 600 home features and design styles.
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Baby boomers dominate the market as first-time buyers hit record low

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Baby boomers remained the dominant force in the housing market last year while first-time buyers fell to their smallest share on record, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report. Continue reading →

‘The dream of the 90s is alive in the Midwest.’ Can they keep it going?

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The Midwest is gaining popularity with homebuyers. Three economists share what the region has going in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability. Continue reading →

Buyers are scared. That’s why they need our insight right now

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Our job as professionals is to read between the lines and help our clients make better decisions than they’d make on their own, Greg Hague writes. Continue reading →

Nearly 1 in 13 homeshoppers are also browsing rentals, Zillow finds

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About 8 percent of homeshoppers on Zillow are also browsing rentals, according to a new analysis, as the monthly cost of owning continues to outpace renting in most U.S. markets. Continue reading →

Buyer momentum builds, but it’s far from universal

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More than 60 percent of major U.S. housing markets are shifting toward buyers, as Realtor.com’s new Market Clock highlights a growing divide between regions and evolving local conditions. Continue reading →

Iran war, high rates chill pending home sales

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The Iran war sent mortgage rates surging and homebuyers retreating in the four weeks ending April 5, with pending home sales falling 2.4 percent year over year — the biggest decline in three months. Continue reading →

‘Family-friendly’ neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more

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New data shows that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods cost 42 percent more on average, highlighting how demand for top schools, safety and amenities is reshaping affordability across U.S. housing markets. Continue reading →