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| PropStream Adds State Search to Simplify Broader Property Research | ||
| 10/29/2026 2:33 PM | ||
| PropStream—the California-based real estate software platform—announced the release of State Search, an update that lets users search an entire state directly from the Property Search bar. The update continues PropStream’s focus on simpler, more flexible property research workflows. According to a release, users will be able to search by state a...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Edge Down for Second Week | ||
| 10/29/2026 1:52 PM | ||
| Mortgage rates edged down for the second consecutive week, a move buyers hope will continue, but economists say may not have much of an impact on the market. The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® released Thursday shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate at 7.24%, down eight basis points from 7.32% last week...Read More | ||
| Inflation Ticks Up as Housing Headwinds Continue to Brew | ||
| 10/29/2026 1:43 PM | ||
| Despite the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise rates yesterday, the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) still showed a 0.5% month-to-month increase in inflation as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, 0.2% higher than the increase in August. The PCE index has enjoyed a reputation as t...Read More | ||
| Halloween Houses: From Killer Homes to ‘Killer’ Homes | ||
| 10/29/2026 1:11 PM | ||
| Typically, supernatural occurrences at properties can bring home prices down. But it certainly gives more for buyers—and agents—to talk about! In celebration of Halloween—and to encourage the timeless tradition of watching scary movies throughout the season—we are taking a look at some of the most notable houses in horror media. Whether they be ...Read More | ||
| Big-Brand Power With a Boutique Touch | ||
| 10/29/2026 12:41 PM | ||
| Nick Warren CEO Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential Boston, Massachusetts https://warrenre.com Region served: Greater Boston Area Years in real estate: 20 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 35 Work philosophy that you live by: Take care of your agents, and they’ll take care of the clients. You built Warren Residential with a l...Read More | ||
| Howard Hanna Expands Into Alabama; Partners with ARC Realty and Capstone Realty | ||
| 10/29/2026 12:40 PM | ||
| Howard Hanna Real Estate Services announced its expansion into Alabama through a partnership, operating under two established brands, ARC Realty and Capstone Realty. According to a release, the partnership brings 875 agents across 12 offices in Birmingham, Montgomery and Huntsville. The partnership brings the three groups together to operate as ...Read More | ||
| ‘Open Real Estate’ Is Promising to Support MLSs. What do MLSs Think? | ||
| 10/29/2026 12:32 PM | ||
| “Is Open Real Estate a national MLS?” That question, proffered by Open Real Estate itself on its website as soon as the initiative was launched, made it clear the founders—namely, AGNT (eXp and NextHome), HomeServices of America, Real REMAX Group and Keller Williams—knew that at least some in the industry would see that project in… ...Read More | ||
| Good News (for Homeowners) as Home Prices Rose in 78% of Metro Markets in Q3 | ||
| 10/29/2026 12:17 PM | ||
| Home prices rose in 78% of metro markets during the third quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ latest quarterly report. This is down from 80% in Q2, but shows the continued value and equity-building power of homeownership even in a down market. Four percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gai...Read More | ||
| Zillow Pays $212.5 Million to Settle iBuying Shareholder Lawsuit | ||
| 10/28/2026 5:08 PM | ||
| After just under five years of litigation, Zillow announced today that it is paying out over $210 million to shareholders who claimed the company misrepresented the company’s ability to predict and profit from flipping homes at the height of the pandemic boom market, resulting in significant losses for the company. “We are incredibly pleased to&...Read More | ||
| Compass President Neda Navab Outlines Next Chapter for Brokerage at RETREAT | ||
| 10/28/2026 2:40 PM | ||
| Compass President Neda Navab outlined her vision for the next chapter of the brokerage at the company’s annual RETREAT in New Orleans, announcing new investments to strengthen connections among Compass agents, raise standards for agents joining the brokerage and expand the reach of the Compass brand. “While we’ve grown and chan...Read More | ||