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Bright MLS: Housing market shifts toward necessity, balance

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The U.S. housing market is entering a new phase defined less by competitive bidding and more by financial stress and practical necessity, according to a second-quarter Bright MLS agent survey released Friday. The findings reveal a marked departure from previous years’ demand-driven trends, with both home buyers and sellers increasingly motivated — or discouraged — […]

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Home prices are higher than ever, but seller profits have slipped

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U.S. homeowners earned a median profit of 50% on home sales in the second quarter of 2025, according to an ATTOM analysis released this week. That figure marked a slight uptick from the 48.9% figure in the first quarter, but it was down from 55.6% during the second quarter of last year. Median home sale

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Most home shoppers are seeking out a new city

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More than half of home shoppers nationwide are looking for properties outside of their current metro areas — continuing a trend that has intensified since the COVID-19 pandemic even as signs of moderation have appeared in recent quarters. Realtor.com‘s report for the second quarter of 2025 shows that 58.9% of online home searches from users

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Bipartisan housing bill targets local zoning barriers

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On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) introduced the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act. The bipartisan measure aims to increase housing supply by encouraging local governments to examine and reduce restrictive zoning and development policies. “Housing affordability is a major concern for communities nationwide,” said Flood, who chairs the

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Bipartisan legislation aims to expand ADU financing

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A bipartisan bill introduced last week in the U.S. House of Representatives seeks to address the nation’s housing shortage by expanding financing options for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) and Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) unveiled H.R. 4568 — the Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) Act. The proposed legislation would

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California creates office dedicated to housing, homelessness issues

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In a move to overhaul how California manages its housing and homelessness response, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed to divide the state’s Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into two distinct entities — the California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) and the Business and Consumer Services Agency. With no veto coming from the California State

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Younger homebuyers turn to social media, AI and each other

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Faced with high housing costs, economic instability and declining trust in traditional lending institutions, younger generations are redefining how they approach homeownership. A newly released NextGen Homebuyer Report — compiled by National Mortgage Insurance and financial literacy nonprofit FirstHome IQ — highlights how Gen Z and millennials are creatively navigating a changing real estate landscape.

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Phillip Cantrell’s book offers blueprint for real estate entrepreneurship

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Veteran entrepreneur Phillip Cantrell distills four decades of hard-won business wisdom into his newly released book, “Failing My Way to Success: Lessons from 42 Years of Winning (and Losing) in Business,” which officially launched July 15. The founder and CEO of Benchmark Realty — who sold the company to United Real Estate in 2020 —

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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

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Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are more brand-new homes available right now than there were even just

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Fidelity National, FHFA to collaborate on ‘innovative title solutions’

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Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have agreed to collaborate on “innovative title insurance solutions,” news that was first shared on social media by FHFA Director Bill Pulte. “I had great conversations with industry today, including the CEO of Fidelity National Title,” Pulte wrote in a July 11 post on

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