Will Rates EVER go down? When will Housing Crash?

this Week in Real Estate

Welcome to this week's episode of "This Week in Real Estate" where we dive into the latest industry shake-ups and trends. We start with the dramatic appeal from a seller who balked at an inadequate payout from a commission deal and the MLS’s claim that the proposed DOJ ban on commission offers is against the law. The FBI raids a corporate landlord in a high-profile rental price-fixing investigation—get the details!

We also cover the Veterans Affairs' new rules, officially removing compensation hurdles and allowing vets to pay broker commissions, making home buying easier for our military heroes. Zillow and Redfin are making big moves in mortgage investing—find out how this could reshape the market.

Learn why more than 3 in 5 home listings are now 'stale' as record-high costs dampen demand, and why housing markets on Florida’s west coast are cooling faster than anywhere else in the U.S. We explore the falling home prices in three Texas metros and Portland, Oregon, and the implications of rising U.S. asking rents for the second straight month.

We discuss how a brief drop in mortgage rates led to a huge surge in demand and whether this trend will last. Finally, discover why real estate remains the top long-term investment choice for 36% of Americans. Plus, join us live as we debate whether the Fed will cut rates or keep them steady. Don’t miss out on this packed episode!