2025

Mortgage rates fell to almost 6% just before the Fed announcement on rate cuts, then rose slightly to close out the week. Have lower mortgage rates already changed the housing market? Yes. Housing data started to change in our weekly Housing Market Tracker in mid-June and I’m writing this weekend’s tracker a bit differently to focus on the impacts of lower mortgage rates on the supply and demand data...

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Gardeners tend to get excited about spring, looking forward to trying out new plants and maybe even making a big move and changing their landscapes. And in summer there’s the joy of the garden in full bloom, and most fruit trees and vegetable gardens produce abundantly. By September, though, even...

Native plants are known for their hardiness and ability to thrive with little maintenance, given the right conditions. After all, they’ve spent plenty of time evolving with and adapting to local conditions. They also offer food and shelter to birds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial wildlife....

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...

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...

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...

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...