NAR’s final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum

In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory. Continue reading

A year in real estate marked by power grabs and a wave of change

As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at the National Association of Realtors, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate. Continue reading

Los Angeles broker, CEO and SoCal luxury icon John Aaroe dies

Aaroe, who founded John Aaroe & Associates and the John Aaroe Group, was known as a cherished mentor and guiding light to Southern California agents. He passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday. Continue reading

Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is ‘beginning to stall’

Existing home sales were up 0.5 percent month over month in November. But NAR’s Lawrence Yun also said “homeowners are in no rush to list their properties.” Continue reading

The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025

The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow’s rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners’ desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle. Continue reading

Brian Walshe found guilty of first-degree murder

The Massachusetts art fraudster has been found guilty of killing, dismembering and disposing of his wife, real estate executive Ana Walshe. Continue reading

Opendoor appoints new president and CFO

Lucas Matheson of Coinbase Canada has been named president and Christy Schwartz, who had been interim CFO, has officially been given the title on a permanent basis. Continue reading

Inventory tightens up as new listings tank: Redfin

As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market. Continue reading

EXp Realty promotes 2 execs to new leadership positions

Carrie Lysenko is now Chief Technology Officer, and Holly Mabery is Chief Brokerage Officer, a newly created role at the firm. Continue reading

Walshe murder trial: Defense floats new story in opening statement

In opening remarks, attorneys for Brian Walshe said he misled investigators about his wife’s disappearance after finding her “unresponsive” in their bed on the morning of Jan. 1, 2023. Continue reading