Given the animosity between Compass and Zillow over the portal giant’s listing standards policy, it came as little surprise when the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm filed a lawsuit against Zillow Monday morning.  While the complaint contains many of the anticipated claims, including that Zillow enacted the policy, which bans listings that are publicly marketed for more than 24 hours before being input...

Global tensions between the United States and Iran have led many in the mortgage industry to wonder whether the bombing of Iran nuclear sites would move bond yields and lead to a drop in mortgage rates. On Monday, just as economists were factoring in the possibility of war with Iran, at least one member of the Federal Reserve signaled the chance of a July rate cut. Both events could have a domino effect...

The May existing-home sales report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales at just 4.03 million, a 0.7% decrease year over year and up 0.8% compared to April. It was the slowest May for existing home sales since 2009 and the fourth consecutive month with a year-over-year decline in sales. Unsold inventory also continues to rise substantially, with 1.54 million listings representing...

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From the softest sage to the deepest forest hue, green is having a big moment in design these days. “Green is a great color for a room because it evokes a sense of calm, balance and renewal,” says Susan McBarnet, a designer in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It’s often associated with nature, which can...

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Image CEO André Freitas described how falling interest rates, a return of foreign capital, and a shift toward entertainment-focused malls are reshaping Brazil’s real estate...

Marking Fastest Home Price Growth in a Decade Ireland's housing market continued its rapid ascent in the second quarter of 2025, with national home prices rising 3% quarter-on-quarter and soaring 12.3% year-on-year -- the fastest annual growth since the introduction of mortgage lending rules in 2015, according to new data released Monday by Daft.ie. The average listed home price across the country climbed...

On Saturday night, the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites, sending shockwaves around the world and leading people to ask me what this means for mortgage rates. This type of global event can lead to significant market movements in oil prices, the U.S. dollar and the 10-year yield in the short term. However, this year, we’ve observed some unusual market pricing in reaction to events in the Middle East....

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