Compass adds Unlock Upstate Team to expand in Hudson Valley

The 14-agent team, which was previously affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices under a different team name, closed over $100 million in sales last year, and has closed more than $410 million since 2020. Continue reading

Consumer sentiment is hurting, but economy hasn’t faltered

The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market. Continue reading

The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR

After a herky-jerky few years, the housing market is at a major tipping point, according to the National Association of Realtors’ May 2025 Housing and Affordability Report. The report, which is based on NAR and Realtor.com data, revealed the market nee… Continue reading

Builders pull back from new construction once again in April

April’s housing data underscores a challenging landscape for new construction, particularly in the single-family segment, and the privately-owned segment isn’t far behind. Continue reading

Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate

From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market. Continue reading

Homebuyers out in force for a 2nd week as mortgage rates stabilize

With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18 percent from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty. Continue reading

Traverse City luxury condos poised to set new price threshold

The turnkey penthouses would be ideal for second-home buyers, developer Andrew McCarthy said. They will be completed in late summer 2025 and are asking $2.95 million and $3.25 million, respectively. Continue reading

Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones

Labor shortages, high material costs and permitting delays have stretched rebuilding timelines into years. In response, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in with solutions to meet the urgency of the moment. Plant Prefab, Azure Printed Home… Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Do what’s right for everyone (including yourself)

Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success. Continue reading

Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy

The best agents are market-savvy, but they’re even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here’s how to improve your perception. Continue reading