Where are boomers and Gen X moving in 2026?

Older Americans continue to account for the lion’s share of home buyers and sellers across the country. Data published earlier this year by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that during the year ending in June 2025, baby boomers represented 42% of all buyers and 55% of all sellers, wh

Engel & Völkers adds high-producing Silicon Valley agent

Top Silicon Valley real estate professional Dawn Thomas has joined Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group following her departure from Compass, bringing more than 22 years of experience and $675 million in career closed sales volume to the brokerage. Thomas will continue serving clients throughout Los Altos,

MRED warns Zillow lawsuit could revive MLS antitrust risks

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is warning that its legal dispute with Zillow over listing display rules could undermine long-standing federal antitrust principles governing multiple listing services and broker cooperation, according to a blog post on Thursday from the Chicagoland MLS. In the post,

There Could Be a ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Hiding in Plain Sight in That House You Want To Buy

First-time homebuyers are dishing out $3,000 to $5,000 or more on unexpected repairs in their first year, according to Angi. But whether you’re a first-time buyer or in the market for another home, knowing what to look for—before you close—may save you a great deal of cash and hassle down the road.