ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards $105K in grants, honors late board chair

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation has awarded $105,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the country, the group announced Tuesday during ALTA ONE. That new round of giving brings the foundation’s total charitable contributions to $1,361,000 since its launch i

CoStar economist details housing risks of extended government shutdown

As the U.S. government hits its seventh shutdown day under President Donald Trump, economists and real estate analysts are watching anxiously for cracks in the housing market. One week in, there is limited evidence of direct shutdown effects, but many warning signs and structural risks loom. Carl Go

Zillow’s ChatGPT integration could redefine — or violate — MLS policies

Zillow made waves on Monday when it announced an app integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Through the integration, consumers can type a description of what they’re looking for in a property into ChatGPT, and it will provide them with listings complete with photos, maps and pricing, all powered by Zill

David vs. Goliath: why the Compass–Anywhere deal is a win for the little guys

As the real estate world absorbs the news of Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere — the conglomerate behind some of the industry’s biggest names like Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s, Century 21 and Corcoran — it’s worth pausing to consider what this means for the rest of us brokerage owners. I’m speaking fr

High rents and growing inventory create room to convert renters

Rent prices remain high as for-sale supply expands. HW Data shows median rent holding at $2,295, while the for-sale side offers more room to maneuver. The median list price is $444,900 and active inventory stands at 863,972 homes nationwide, giving buyers more choice than earlier in the year. For-sa

14 spooktacular Halloween real estate marketing ideas

It’s almost that time of year! The leaves are starting to turn, kids are back in school and the fall real estate market is in full swing. We have only three months until the end of the year, so if you’re looking to close a few more deals and fill your pipeline for the spring, the time to put in the

The longer the shutdown continues, the greater the impact on housing

As the federal government shutdown continues, the consequences for the housing market and the broader economy grow more serious by the day. Real estate accounts for nearly 20% of the U.S. economy, touching every community and driving millions of jobs. Each additional day of uncertainty threatens pro

Is it possible for the GSEs to exit conservatorship without market disruption?

As Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac inch toward a possible release from federal conservatorship, industry leaders on Tuesday discussed potential paths for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), emphasizing the need for market stability and competition. The GSEs’ possible release and the timing of a

Trump urges Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to boost homebuilding

President Donald Trump called on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to spur more homebuilding in a post on Truth Social on Sunday. “Before I became President, “OPEC” kept Oil prices high. It wasn’t right for them to do that but, in a different form, is being done again — This time by the Big Homebuilders of

Why has housing inventory growth slowed?

Growth in total active inventory has been my favorite story for housing in 2025, but that inventory growth has slowed recently, and today’s Housing Market Tracker will focus on why. Inventory growth was running at 33% year over year a few months ago, but it dropped to 17.66% last week. Let’s find ou

Mississippi among slowest markets as gap with U.S. widens

The Mississippi housing market continues to show one of the slowest absorption rates in the nation, with homes sitting on the market well above the U.S. median. The state now ties with Louisiana, Hawaii and Florida for the longest days on market (DOM), underscoring a widening gap between local condi

CFO Kevin Ryan to retire from Better, will join PennyMac as chief strategy officer

Better’s chief financial officer, Kevin Ryan, is retiring from the company, according to an SEC filing on Friday, and will be joining PennyMac Financial Services as a senior managing director, chief strategy officer. According to the filing, Ryan announced on Sept. 30 that he would be retiring but i

Tech Pulse: Agent AI adoption remains slow; title fraud thwarted in Ohio

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: Real estate agent optimism holds steady, but AI adoption slow Kaplan’s inaugural Real Est

Georgia metros show sharp divide in days on market

Georgia’s housing market presents stark contrasts. The state reports a median 70 days on market for single-family homes. HW Data highlights a sharp divide, with some Georgia metros selling in weeks while others take months to turn. Quick-selling metros Hinesville-Fort Stewart leads the state’s large

Inventory-heavy states show wide gaps in sales speed

In the national housing market, states with the most active listings show wide differences in how quickly homes sell. HW Data shows California moving inventory the fastest, while Florida and Texas take longer despite carrying larger supply. California sets the pace California carries 57,065 active l

Court dismisses N.J. mayors’ challenge to affordable housing law

A New Jersey Superior Court judge has dismissed lawsuits from a coalition of state municipalities seeking to overturn a new affordable housing law — dealing a major setback to opponents of the policy. Assignment Judge Robert Lougy on Tuesday rejected two suits filed by the Local Leaders for Responsi

New tariffs on wood, furniture raise fears of higher housing costs

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep new tariffs on imported wood, furniture and home fixtures is drawing criticism from economists, builders and housing experts who warn the move could further strain an already fragile housing market. New tariffs in these sectors were first announced S

Planet Financial Group boosts non-agency team with Rob Parsley and Tim Fisher hires

Planet Financial Group, the parent company of Planet Home Lending, announced two new hires this week. Rob Parsley was named senior vice president, non-agency sales and Tim Fisher was named senior vice president, non-agency lending. With a career spanning more than three decades, Parsley most recentl

Top-producing Colorado teams combine forces

NextHome Front Range has joined West + Main Homes and rebranded as the Front Range Collective team, the companies announced. The move expands West + Main Homes’ footprint in Colorado across Fort Collins and Colorado Springs — providing the team’s 28 agents with additional resources and offices in th

What we know about the labor market, even without Jobs Friday data

Jobs week ended with an eerie silence, as the government remains shut down and we didn’t receive the last two major reports for the week. Given that job growth has been slowing dramatically this year, it’s time to examine what is really going on.  For me, the situation is straightforward: over the p