Inflation eased in March, but tariff impacts remain to be seen

Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index dropped to an annual rate of 2.4 percent last month, but the impact of tariffs is unlikely to show up in data until May. Continue reading

Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed

Zillow said the company’s new standards, which eXp Realty also committed to, show how it’s implementing Clear Cooperation on its platform. Those that do not meet the standards won’t be published on Zillow “for the life of the listing.” Continue reading

Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says

The financial gap between owing and renting has grown significantly, making the dream of homeownership more distant, according to report released by Redfin Thursday. Continue reading

Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs

Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announces 90-day pause on country-specific “reciprocal tariffs” with the exception of 125 percent duties on Chinese goods. Continue reading

Maybe the real estate market’s not so screwed after all

As Trump’s tariffs spark chaos and confusion in the broader economy, some analysts see an opening for real estate companies to outperform other sectors. Continue reading

Record down payments reveal a divided housing market

According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4 percent and $30,250 in the fourth quarter. Continue reading

What’s your best tighten-your-belt tip for agents in 2025? Pulse

For agents who are looking to improve their financial outlook, what costs can be cut to get on a firmer fiscal footing? Continue reading

Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing

In 2024, a record 39,000 single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5 percent jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday. Continue reading

How rent control policies are reshaping multifamily investments

Even in the face of regulatory headwinds, investment analyst Michael Zaransky writes, there are always opportunities in the multifamily investment sector. Continue reading

How to lead through market uncertainty with facts, not fear

We don’t control interest rates or government layoffs, broker Thai Hung Nguyen writes. But we do control how we lead, educate our agents and build trust in the marketplace. Continue reading