Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: From Zillow to sphere: Why you must know the source of your real estate referrals Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid...
Zillow is facing yet another lawsuit. Filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle, the lawsuit alleges that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices. The suit was filed by Alucard Taylor, who purchased a home in Portland, Oregon, in 2022 using a Zillow-affiliated agent. According...
Homeowners in New York and Washington, D.C., stand to gain the most from the recently expanded federal cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions — with typical households in these locations saving more than $7,000 a year, according to a Redfin report released Thursday. The change — part of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — raised the deduction limit from $10,000 to...
The share of U.S. homes flipped by investors fell in the second quarter of 2025 while profit margins dropped to levels not seen in more than 15 years, according to new data from ATTOM. Flippers resold 78,621 single-family homes and condominiums between April and June, or 7.4% of all sales.That was down from 8.3% in the first quarter and slightly lower than the 7.5% share in the second quarter of...
As home prices and mortgage rates continue to stretch budgets, many would-be homebuyers are wondering if they’ll ever be able to make the jump. Industry professionals say that creative financing tools and professional guidance can make homeownership more attainable, but a lack of awareness continues to stand in the way. Three voices from different corners of the housing industry — a former agent...
Pasadena isn’t short on architectural gems, but every so often a home hits the market that feels like a true time capsule. That’s the case with the Norton House, a Buff, Straub & Hensman–designed residence now listed for $2,750,000. Built in 1954 and tucked into a leafy corner of southwest Pasadena, the home is one of those rare properties where architecture and nature collide in the most...
La Jolla has no shortage of beautiful homes with ocean views, but every once in a while a property surfaces that carries true historical weight. One of those homes is Casa De La Vista, a 1920s estate perched above La Jolla Cove that is believed to be among the earliest Spanish Mission style residences in the area. On the market for $13.75 million, the home deliver on both the views front (it’s...
One particular week in October offers a rare window for savvy buyers, according to...
There’s a lot of buzz about the importance of pollinator-attracting plants, and for good reason. We get a lot of our food from flowering plants — think fruits, vegetables, even coffee. And most flowering plants need a pollinator, such as a bee or a butterfly, to carry pollen from the male part of...
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