Pending home sales rose 1.5% in March, but fell short of last year

Pending home sales rose 1.5 percent from February to March but remained 1.1 percent below last year’s levels, according to the National Association of Realtors’ monthly Pending Home Sales report. Continue reading

Homes listed in late April sell faster and above asking, Redfin finds

Homes listed during the final weeks of April are 18 percent more likely to sell above their original asking price than the yearly average — the highest likelihood of any week in the year — according to a Redfin and Home Economics analysis. Continue reading

Buyer momentum builds, but it’s far from universal

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

The hottest and coldest housing markets of 2026, ranked

New data ranks the hottest and coolest housing markets in 2026, highlighting a shift toward supply-constrained cities and cooling Sun Belt metros. Continue reading

A national MLS could change our industry — and not in a good way

The answer to a flawed institution is reform, not replacement, coach Darryl Davis writes, and NAR has both the authority and the responsibility to lead that reform. Continue reading

Lofty launches AI tool to turn CRM contacts into seller leads

Lofty launches Homeowner Agent, an AI tool that identifies seller intent in CRM databases and automates lead nurturing to help agents win more listings. Continue reading

Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026

Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts

Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring. Continue reading

Don’t stay stuck! Build a fast-growing business you can sell

Contributor Greg Hague shares business-growth programs he created during his 17-year career that clients loved and his competitors hated. Continue reading

Unlisted founder talks inventory, seller signals, market opportunity

Unlisted founder Katie Hill believes off-market is the solution to real estate’s long-standing inventory problems. But her idea has been tried before. Continue reading