Natasha Baghaei
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Zillow’s ‘simplified’ listing standards make the MLS optional
Key points: Zillow’s Listing Access Standards, originally unveiled in April 2025, have been revised to focus on broad access rather than timing or MLS requirements. The updates, Zillow said, were driven by shifts in the “the listing landscape” over the past year, including major acquisitions and MLS rule changes. One notable revision? Listing brokers can…
Buyers have more leverage this fall — but less enthusiasm
Key points: The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked higher this week and is expected to remain around 6.3% in the early days of the federal government shutdown. But mortgage rates could become volatile if the shutdown drags on and deepens economic concerns. With fewer buyers looking for homes, those who are active in the market still…
Why are mortgage rates so hard to predict?
Key points: Since mortgage rates are more contingent on the overall economy than real estate specifically, it is difficult to forecast when they will rise and fall. This year’s tariff wars and resulting concerns about inflation delayed what was expected to be a downward trend in mortgage rates. A weakening labor market could send rates…
‘Unfiltered’: Why agents should lean into ‘provocative marketing’
Editor’s note:The Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast explores the people and forces that shape the real estate industry. Check out our top takeaways and this episode from NextHome CEO James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson, NextHome’s chief strategic officer. The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in the Real Estate Insiders podcast belong solely to the podcast…
After a year of change, KW is turning the spotlight on AI
Key points: Mega Agent Camp will bring together nearly 4,000 attendees looking to improve their skills and thrive in a sluggish real estate market. AI and social media authenticity will be big topics in San Antonio, with plenty of educational material about both. The annual event comes as KW is settling in after a busy…
3 key takeaways from a week of economic upheaval
As the dust settles following the recent flurry of economic data releases and the Federal Reserve’s July decision on short-term interest rates, some clarity on what’s happening with the housing market is emerging. These are the three main takeaways from the economic data and decisions announced last week. The jobs report was a big deal:…
The real estate market: 5 key themes to watch this week
Key points: New consumer confidence, pending home sales and employment reports are expected out this week, along with updated inflation data. The Fed’s July 29-30 meeting may provide a clearer picture of how the central bank intends to handle interest rates during the second half of 2025. Tariff negotiations continue as the clock ticks down…
As buyers gain leverage, more are backing out of sales
Key points: New data published this week by Redfin found that 14.9% of pending home sales fell through in June — up from 13.9% in June 2024. Among the factors for the increase: inspection surprises, financial woes and a housing inventory uptick. But buyers aren’t the only ones hesitating — some sellers who feel discouraged…
Trump hints at July rate cut: Fed will ‘do the right thing’
Key points: President Donald Trump toured the Federal Reserve’s headquarters on July 24 to view the progress of a $2.5 billion renovation project and meet with Chair Powell. Trump, who has repeatedly called for interest rate cuts, signaled that he believes the rate cut freeze will end next week. Meanwhile, dozens of former Fannie Mae…
Nearly half of agents say local markets favor buyers: Real survey
The state of the housing market remains in flux as the country hits the peak of summer. While it may still be premature to formally declare it a buyers market, agents with Real Brokerage are noticing that buyers are indeed gaining more leverage in negotiations as inventory increases and homes sit on the market longer.…
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