Slight improvements in affordability helped put more people in homes at the end of 2025, with year-over-year gains among the under 35 and 55-64 age groups. Read More
Real Estate
The revised proposal drops rentals and softens opt-out language. Meanwhile, a similar bill in Washington state has advanced to the Senate Rules Committee. Read More
With rates near three-year lows and new listings on the rise, market conditions are relatively decent for home shoppers ahead of the spring homebuying season. Read More
The formal approval granted in the Gibson case on Feb. 5 adds nearly $40 million to the larger settlement fund, which totals over $1 billion. Read More
In its latest response to investor criticism, CoStar says demands to offload the portal “demonstrate a fundamental misunderstanding of our business.” Read More
Hedge fund D. E. Shaw joins Third Point in urging for immediate change at CoStar, warning that CEO Andy Florance’s bet has destroyed shareholder value. Read More
Plus, NAVICA’s new partnership integrates Restb.ai listing tools into the MLS, and Loft47’s platform expands to streamline the transaction management process. Read More
A Redfin report found that the share of buyers paying less than the list price was up last year, and the average discount for those below-ask homes was 7.9%. Read More
Plus, HomeSmart’s NEXT team gains family ties; IVRE adds franchise business consultant; agents join Michael Saunders & Co., Portside Real Estate Group. Read More
The leader of real estate’s largest enterprise has left the company “in accordance with the terms” of the merger agreement with Compass. Read More