The Department of Justice (DOJ) wants a federal court in Philadelphia to take a close look at real estate agent commissions. Last Friday, the DOJ filed a statement of interest in the Davis homebuyer commission lawsuit filed in May 2024 against Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.  The statement of interest was signed by Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater. In the filing, the DOJ urged the court to...

After housing market cycles defined by extreme shortages, rapid price appreciation and frenetic buyer competition, this year delivered something closer to balance. Inventory climbed meaningfully, price growth flattened and homes took longer to sell — signs of a market settling into a more sustainable rhythm. Using data through Dec. 20, here’s how the housing market performed nationally and what...

Compass and Northwest MLS (NWMLS) are currently locked in a dispute over the MLS’s production of documents during discovery in the Robert Reffkin-helmed firm’s antitrust lawsuit.  Compass filed this lawsuit against NWMLS in late April 2025. The antitrust suit centers around NWMLS’s listing policy. As a non-Realtor-association affiliated MLS, NWMLS does not have to adhere to the National...

There’s no shortage of differing opinions within housing, but one thing most industry professionals can agree on is that affordability is a key ongoing struggle for many prospective homebuyers.  Real estate agents and members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are on the front lines of this battle, as they work with buyers to navigate numerous challenges — including the current interest...

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This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2025.Doing laundry may never be fun, but the right mix of storage, style and smart features can make it a whole lot easier. This countdown of the most-saved laundry rooms of 2025 —...

Image Barclays’ Ragavan Bala discussed sector-level tailwinds, evolving M&A structures, and disciplined capital...

AI Adoption and Luxury Demand Offset Weak International Travel Global hotel performance remained largely stagnant over the past year, with modest pricing gains offset by declining occupancy. Year-to-date revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 0.2% through August 2025, according to STR, as a 1.0% increase in average daily rate was outweighed by a 0.8% drop in occupancy. According to PwC, structural...

For anyone with a historic home, it’s a common dilemma — how to respect the age and character of the building while making sure the interior is fit for 21st century life. That was the challenge for the team at Guild Anderson Furniture when they were asked to design and make a high-functioning...