Meghan Roos

San Diego

Music Journalist at Freelance

News Editor at Real Estate News

Breaking news and culture reporter based in Southern California

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Articles

Renovations that attract buyers — and maximize ROI for sellers

1 week ago | realestatenews.com | Meghan Roos

While most remodels aren’t driven by plans to sell, homeowners should consider the long-term returns and the upgrades agents say buyers are most interested in.
The ‘magic number’ of listing views for a fast sale

2 weeks ago | realestatenews.com | Meghan Roos

Every for-sale listing on Zillow includes some key details unrelated to the home or neighborhood itself — "views" and "saves" — that indicate varying levels of consumer interest. But what does that data actually tell home shoppers and sellers? According to a recent Zillow analysis, those data points can be used to estimate how quickly a home is likely to sell.
Switchfoot’s Buddy Guy Collaboration Delivers ‘Full-Circle Moment’

3 weeks ago | bluesrockreview.com | Meghan Roos

The first time Jon Foreman attended a Buddy Guy concert, he was a teenager mostly interested in punk rock who only knew a handful of blues songs and artists. But watching the Chicago legend onstage—a show at which B.B. King also performed—changed something for Foreman, who went on to launch Switchfoot as the alternative rock group’s lead singer and guitarist.
Belief in ‘forever homes’ is dwindling, survey finds

3 weeks ago | realestatenews.com | Meghan Roos

Key points:An Opendoor survey found that many homeowners who bought a house in the past five years have changed their minds about finding a "forever home."Younger homeowners are more likely to view their next purchase as an investment or stepping stone rather than a lifetime commitment. First-time sellers are stressed about the home-sale process, and roughly two-thirds would accept a significantly lower offer to avoid the hassles.
‘Unfiltered’: Over $480B in sales moved with agents last year

3 weeks ago | realestatenews.com | Meghan Roos

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.
‘Unfiltered’: NAR has ‘a lot of cleaning up to do’

1 month ago | realestatenews.com | Meghan Roos

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.
Homeownership is on the rise, but racial gaps persist

1 month ago | realestatenews.com | Meghan Roos

Key points:The overall U.S. homeownership rate increased to 65.24% in 2023, reversing the decline reported in 2022, according to the most recent data in a new NAR report. While the Hispanic homeownership rate fell slightly in 2023, Black and Asian communities made gains. Still, there is a stark difference between Black and white homeownership rates, and the gulf was even wider in 2023 compared to a decade earlier.
United Real Estate adds 900 agents with Oregon affiliate

1 month ago | realestatenews.com | Meghan Roos

United Real Estate announced today that it is expanding into two new states with the addition of MORE Realty, the largest residential real estate brokerage in Oregon, according to United. The news comes exactly one year after United announced it had increased its presence along the opposite coast with the affiliation of Premiere Plus Realty, a 1,500-agent brokerage in Florida.
Here Are Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Dancers Who Appeared at the 2025 Oscars

1 month ago | parade.com | Meghan Roos

Taylor Swift fans were surprised to see some Eras Tour dancers hit the stage at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, March 2. Several of the pop superstar’s backup dancers appeared onstage with Margaret Qualley to participate in a special James Bond musical tribute. The performance began with a view of Qualley, 30, dancing in a bright red dress as other dancers dressed as 007 twirled her around the stage and hoisted her up into the air.
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Pack on the PDA at 2025 Oscars

1 month ago | parade.com | Meghan Roos

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, one of the most famous young couples in Hollywood, were spotted packing on the PDA while attending the 2025 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Chalamet, who is nominated in the Best Actor category for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, walked the red carpet solo when he arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., shortly before Sunday’s ceremony.