Housing Market PANIC: Zillow Denied & New Rules Change Everything

Mortgage rates have crossed 7.5%. Sellers are cutting prices. So why isn't buying a home getting easier?

The monthly payment is one problem. The fight over who controls the listings, the data, and the client relationship is another. We're digging into both, and what they mean for agents trying to get deals done.

In this live episode, we'll cover:

- Mortgage rates: The latest jump, purchase and refinance demand, and the pressure on monthly payments.

- Price cuts and home values: September reductions, July price growth, and what changes after inflation.

- Down payments and equity: Why smaller down payments and record housing wealth don't automatically solve affordability.

- UAD 3.6 appraisals: What agents should prepare for, from property documentation to transaction timelines.

- NYC's pied-à-terre tax: The rollout ruling, the city's appeal, and the stay putting the redo order on hold.

- Compass: The fight over MLS data used for recruiting, plus a bigger push for coming-soon listings.

- HouseCanary's bankruptcy: What we know, and still don't, about the future of Google home listings.

- Zillow: The agent antitrust case moves forward. We'll look at the steering allegations, Follow Up Boss, and Zillow's response.

Are buyers gaining leverage in your market, or are rates canceling it out? Hit Notify Me and bring your take to the live chat.