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3 weeks ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
A survey by the Zillow subsidiary found that most sellers support broad listing access, and those who listed off the MLS were more likely to regret their sale. The debate over private listings has become increasingly muddled. One side — led by Compass — says private listings are better for sellers.
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1 month ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
The Federal Reserve opted to stay the course on monetary policy following its May 7 meeting, making no changes to the baseline interest rate. The decision was consistent with analyst expectations and a continuation of the Fed's cautious approach. "We think we're in the right place to wait and see how things evolve," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a post-meeting press conference. "We don't feel like we need to be in a hurry.
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1 month ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
Editor's note:The Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast explores the people and forces that shape the real estate industry. Check out our top takeaways and watch the latest episode from NextHome co-CEOs James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in the Real Estate Insiders podcast belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
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1 month ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
The rollout of Zillow's new listing standards is picking up steam. Set to take effect on Zillow and Trulia in May, the company has announced that StreetEasy, a subsidiary serving the vast New York City market, will adopt the policy soon after. What's changing: On April 10, Zillow unveiled listing standards intended to reflect the company's interpretation of the Clear Cooperation Policy.
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1 month ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
For some home sellers, hope springs eternal. Although recent data suggests the housing market is becoming more balanced — or even favoring buyers — home sellers have been slow to adapt, asking for more than buyers are willing to pay. A new report from Redfin found that the gap between list prices and sale prices has been increasing since January, and in March reached nearly $40,000 — the widest it has been since 2020.
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1 month ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
Big brokerages are getting bigger, capturing more market share in 2024 even as overall transactions declined year-over-year. Following last week's sneak peak at the top 10 firms, T3 Sixty has now released its full Mega 1000 ranking of U.S. real estate brokerage companies and franchisees.
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2 months ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
The future of the economy may be unclear, but the job market is still going strong, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The March numbers were well above expectations, with employers adding 228,000 new jobs last month versus the 125,000 analysts had predicted. Unemployment aligned with forecasts, rising slightly to 4.2%. While employment was up across multiple sectors, the April 4 report called out declines in one area: federal government jobs.
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2 months ago | 
realestatenews.com | Stephanie Reid-Simons |Amie Fisher
Key points:Coming in at No. 2 was Anywhere Advisors — a collection of brands including Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran — with a combined sales volume of $187 billion. Real Brokerage was the biggest mover, doubling its sales in 2024 and jumping up five spots to No. 5. All but one brokerage in the top 10 saw increased sales volume last year. Howard Hanna was the exception, with volume relatively flat but dipping slightly.
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2 months ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
States like Florida and California are already dealing with a property insurance crisis. As natural disasters have become more frequent, more intense and more costly, homeowners and prospective buyers in those areas have found it increasingly difficult to obtain affordable coverage — or any coverage at all. But hurricanes and wildfires aren't the only factors affecting property insurance.
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2 months ago | 
realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher
Editor's note:The Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast explores the people and forces that shape the real estate industry. Check out our top takeaways and watch the latest episode from NextHome CEO James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson, NextHome's chief strategic officer. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in the Real Estate Insiders podcast belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
