Real Estate Agent Tools

Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight

by Phil Hall | Oct 21, 2025

The company said the tool will enable agents and their clients to identify dynamics across different price points. Continue Reading Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight

CoStar’s Matterport 3D Home Tours Removed from Zillow’s Platforms

by Phil Hall | Oct 20, 2025

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has announced that CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) declined to renew its API agreement that enables the use of its Matterport 3D home tour on the Zillow and StreetEasy platforms. Matterport was founded in 2011 and provides a 3D digital twin...

House Removes BTR Sale Provision from Senate’s Housing Bill

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

The revised bill now states that institutional investors do not need to sell or divest “any covered single-family home purchased before or after the date of enactment of this Act.” Continue Reading House Removes BTR Sale Provision from Senate’s Housing Bill

Mortgage Rates Dip While Delinquency Levels Rise

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.36% as of May 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip While Delinquency Levels Rise

Foreclosure Filings Up 18% From One Year Ago

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

Lenders started the foreclosure process on 28,414 properties in April. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 18% From One Year Ago

Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

The savings are primarily from the lower utility costs from newer energy-efficient construction and the delayed replacement of major systems. Continue Reading Study Finds Greater Savings in Buying New Homes Versus Older Homes

Seth J. Ring to Become President and Chief Operating Officer at Toll Brothers

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

Ring began his career at Toll Brothers in 2004 as an assistant project manager in the Southern California division. Continue Reading Seth J. Ring to Become President and Chief Operating Officer at Toll Brothers

Canadian Home Sales Inched Up in April

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $695,412 in April, up 2.2% from the same month last year. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Inched Up in April

Whole Foods Expands Streamlined Daily Shops to 3 New Markets

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

Whole Foods Market launched the Daily Shop concept in New York City in 2024. Continue Reading Whole Foods Expands Streamlined Daily Shops to 3 New Markets

Ex-CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Nominated to Run California Consumer-Focused Agency

by Phil Hall | May 14, 2026

His position requires Senate confirmation and comes with a $254,450 salary. Continue Reading Ex-CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Nominated to Run California Consumer-Focused Agency

America’s Debt Crisis: The Numbers Are Screaming. Are We Listening?

by John G. Stevens | May 13, 2026

The average American household now carries roughly $288,676 in national debt, owes $767 a month on a car payment, and is sitting on credit card balances at over 21% interest. Continue Reading America’s Debt Crisis: The Numbers Are Screaming. Are We Listening?