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Housing starts plunge 10% in May to lowest level since 2020

Jun 18, 2025

New residential construction made progress in completions but largely fell short on starts and permits, according to new data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and HUD.

Redfin teams up with Thumbtack on home improvement offering

Jun 18, 2025

The partnership is meant to help homeowners find tradespeople who can do tasks such as painting, cleaning, HVAC maintenance and more, the companies announced Wednesday.

Lone Wolf inks integration partnership with Follow Up Boss

Jun 18, 2025

Customers of both Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss no longer have to worry about separate logins or jumping between applications thanks to a new partnership between the popular software brands.

Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings

Jun 18, 2025

The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes.

Real estate changes fast. What do you want to know more about?

Jun 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence, a landmark lawsuit, private listing networks — this industry has seen a lot of change this past year. We want to know: What do you need more information about?

Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations

Jun 18, 2025

Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment.

6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate

Jun 18, 2025

Here are six common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross.

Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales

Jun 17, 2025

The company now expects to earn as much as 10 percent less this quarter than it expected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company's stock price fell sharply in early trading hours.

Compass AI is poised to bring agents ‘massive productivity gains’

Jun 17, 2025

With the update, real estate agents will now be able to speak prompts to Compass AI, freeing up time for other tasks, Rory Golod, president of growth and West regions at Compass, told Inman.

Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections

Jun 17, 2025

The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state's larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025.

Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines

Jun 17, 2025

Nearly 40 percent of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year.

Keller Williams launches master franchise in North Macedonia

Jun 17, 2025

The company now has 18 master franchises in Europe, and is actively looking for new expansion opportunities across most of the inhabited world, according to an announcement on Tuesday.