How Alexandria is defying Louisiana’s housing slowdown with a 22% buyer jump

Alexandria’s housing market absorbed 36 homes during the week ending Nov. 7, 2025, while sellers added just 21 new listings to inventory, creating a demand ratio that contrasts sharply with broader Louisiana market conditions. The Alexandria metro’s median days on market held at 80.5 days, running 1
Read MoreHome affordability delaying life milestones for aspiring buyers

Coldwell Banker Real Estate has released its 2025 American Dream Report, finding that a majority of aspiring homeowners are postponing at least one major life decision — marriage, children, career changes, and even pet ownership — until they can afford to purchase a home. The company commissioned Th
Read MoreHidden costs of homeownership reach $16K per year

NEXA Lending sues former president over ’employee raid’

NEXA Lending, formerly known as NEXA Mortgage, is accusing several former NEXA loan officers, managers and former president Mat Grella of executing a coordinated “employee raid” to harm its business. The suit, which was filed on Nov. 5 in Arizona’s Maricopa County Superior Court, claims that Grella,
Read MoreHow Las Vegas sellers are adjusting prices in a changing real estate market

Price reductions swept through 39.7% of Las Vegas-Paradise metro’s single-family home listings during the week ending Nov. 7, 2025, marking a pronounced shift in seller behavior as the market settles into neutral conditions. The metro’s 3.4 months of inventory supply now exceeds the national average
Read MoreSan Diego sellers hold firm on pricing as homes linger 50% longer than last year

San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos metro homeowners are betting on patience over price cuts, maintaining a $1,225,000 median list price even as properties take 63 days to sell, a 50% jump from 42 days a year ago. The standoff between sellers and buyers has created a notable slowdown in market velocity, w
Read MoreCollin County homes command 39% premium over Texas despite majority of sellers cutting prices

Collin County’s housing market maintains a $519,900 median list price as of Nov. 7, 2025, standing 39% above Texas’ $374,000 median even as 55.7% of active listings undergo price reductions. The North Texas metro’s pricing resilience emerges alongside market dynamics that mirror national patterns wh
Read MoreTommie Wehrle named president of LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

Tommie Wehrle, a learning consultant with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, has been appointed as the 2026 president of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, a national trade organization representing more than 3,500 members. Wehrle has worked in real estate for nearly 35 years, holding roles as an a
Read MoreHometap continues to fight ‘illegal reverse mortgage’ lawsuit in Massachusetts

A lawsuit filed earlier this year by the state of Massachusetts against home equity investment (HEI) provider Hometap is being allowed to proceed after a ruling in August by a Suffolk County Superior Court judge. And the parties made new filings in court last week as they attempt to convince the cou
Read MoreRetirement plans for small-business owners have visible generational gaps

A report released Monday by Capital Group found large disparities between various generations of entrepreneurs and the retirement options available to them. The Small Business America report — based on an April 2025 survey of 1,000 small-business owners regarding their outlook and readiness to offer
Read MoreVA loans rise as housing market shifts toward buyers

A growing share of U.S. homebuyers are using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans as the housing market leans in favor of buyers. Nationwide, 7.3% of mortgaged homebuyers used a VA loan in August, up from 6.5% a year earlier — the highest level for that month since 2019, according to a report f
Read MoreHomebuyers embrace sustainability, efficiency in 2025
Americans are redefining home comfort and value by focusing on efficiency, sustainability and natural design, according to Realtor.com’s 2025 Hottest Home Trends Report. Findings reflect a nationwide shift away from large, aesthetic features toward practical, eco-friendly and tech-driven living. Wat
Read MoreReimagining a real estate icon: Inside the RE/MAX brand refresh

Refreshing a brand is no small feat, especially when that brand is synonymous with an entire industry. The RE/MAX balloon has long been one of the most recognizable symbols in real estate, representing trust, consistency and market leadership. But in a digital era where attention spans are short and
Read MoreSeattle median list price at $850K even as price cuts spread

Price reductions swept through 44.7% of active listings in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro during the week ending Nov. 7, 2025, as the region’s median list price held at $850,000, nearly double the national median of $435,000. The widespread pricing adjustments signal a recalibration in one of the
Read MoreHome flippers express caution over rising costs, low resale demand

As the fix-and-flip market faces a lack of demand and higher costs, prices for these transactions are slipping and investors are taking a more cautious approach. That’s the conclusion of the 2025 Fix and Flip Market Index released Monday by fix-and-flip lender Kiavi and John Burns Research & Consult
Read MoreHelping heroes home: how real estate pros can better serve veterans

Veterans Day serves as a meaningful opportunity to honor the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform who have served our country. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the challenges veterans face as they transition back to civilian life, including navigating the homebuying process. For r
Read MoreCommunity association leaders advocate on Capitol Hill

Hundreds of community association leaders visited Capitol Hill this past Thursday for the Congressional Advocacy Summit hosted by the Community Associations Institute (CAI). More than 200 advocates from CAI — representing more than 77 million homeowners association, condominium and co-op residents —
Read MoreInside Zillow’s legal storm: From RESPA to job discrimination

If you’ve lost count of the number of lawsuits filed against Zillow over the past six months you probably aren’t alone. The listing portal giant’s legal woes began in mid-June 2025, when Compass filed its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, and they kicked into yet another gear late last week when a h
Read MoreFathom Holdings, ByOwner partner to connect agents with FSBO sellers

Fathom Holdings announced a partnership with for-sale-by-owner (FBSO) marketplace ByOwner to link sellers who need professional assistance with Fathom agents across the country. The agreement aims to convert listings from ByOwner.com and BuyOwner.com — which together attract more than 500,000 monthl
Read MoreTitle insurance revenue rises for Big Four firms in Q3 2025

Falling mortgage rates during the third quarter of 2025 were certainly a boon for the Big Four title insurance firms who all saw title insurance revenue rise year-over-year during the quarter. At First American, which released its earnings in late October, company-wide revenue was up 41% annually t
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