Homes that feature lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than expected, or approximately $19,500 extra, on the typical home, according to a new report from Zillow. 

The deal follows fellow defendant Keller Williams Realty’s $20 million settlement. 

“Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable,” said Jeremy Wacksman, CEO of Zillow.

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

The agreement follows REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side, Keller Williams and United Real Estate agreeing to a similar agreement with Zillow.

Houston Habitat for Humanity launched a modular home pilot program with the groundbreaking of two homes in Houston’s Fifth Ward.

Compass announced that it will dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, citing a reversal of the “Zillow Ban,” but Zillow says its anti-private listing network Listing Access Standards are still in place.

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Wise Agent has launched its Lead Pipeline feature, designed to help agents organize leads, track follow-ups and visualize opportunities from first inquiry to closed transaction. 

Agents from Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty were responsible for six transaction sides on February’s ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston.

All participating brokerages will have access to Zillow Preview, which is structured to operate within local MLS frameworks.

This behemoth of a home in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is constructed from two concrete domes.

Pending sales increased 13% year over year, with 7,894 listings going under contract — signaling strong sales in the coming weeks.

In the Houston metro area, the median declined 0.2% year over year to $334,400. That meant a price-per-square foot of $162.86, down 1.1% from 2024.

OriginPoint, the joint-venture mortgage platform created by Rate alongside real estate brokerages, has updated its OneDown 1% Down Mortgage Program, adding a larger lender-paid grant and temporary buydown option.