Fed names task force members as it examines monetary policy decision-making
The Federal Reserve on Thursday outlined a slate of five new task forces led by prominent academics and business leaders. They will scrutinize how the central bank communicates, manages its balance sheet, interprets data, evaluates productivity and jobs, and responds to inflation.
High Mortgage Rates Are Secretly Boosting Airbnb Host Profits
Mortgage rates above 6% have drastically slowed new investment in short-term rental properties, limiting competition for tenured hosts.
Heart to Heart Homecare Takes 13K SF for Office in South Bronx
Heart to Heart Homecare, a home health and personal care provider, is bringing its services to the South Bronx. The home care services agency, which provides nonmedical assistance to seniors and individuals with disabilities, has signed a 10-year, 12,500-square-foot lease for a new office at 369 148
OneKeyMLS Search Site Powered by Cribio is a Breakthrough
Learn how OneKey MLS and Broker Public Portal are redefining MLS consumer websites through Cribio's shared technology platform—combining AI-ready infrastructure, local branding, and continuous innovation into one scalable solution. The post OneKeyMLS Search Site Powered by Cribio is a Breakthrough a
Rates Recover Modestly
Mortgage rates were rapidly approaching 10-month highs as of yesterday afternoon. They managed a friendly bounce today, but it was fairly small with the average lender dropping 0.03% to 6.5% for a top-tier 30yr fixed scenario. One reason for caution is that the rate improvement looks to be dependen
Orange County Apartment Complex Sells for $133M
Two multifamily investment firms have expanded their affordability efforts into Orange County, Calif., with the acquisition of a 402-unit workforce housing community. Eagle Real Estate Partners and the Vistria Group put down $132.5 million for Crystal View Apartments at 12091 Bayport Street in Garde
RFR Creates New Holding Company for U.S. Business
Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs’s RFR Holding has formed a new holding company, RFR US, that will be controlled by Rosen and his sons Gaby Rosen and Charlie Rosen. The venture was created this year and will focus on new office, high-street retail and development deals, according to The Promote, which f
Coco Gauff Became a Homeowner at Age 20—but Still Uses Her Parents’ Palatial Florida Mansion for One Key Amenity
Gauff, 22, who has an estimated net worth of $35 million, revealed in late 2024 that she had bought her first home in Florida.
Bright’s new rules aim to provide ‘more options,’ ‘more control’
The forthcoming listing status options — Registered, Office Exclusive, Coming Soon and Active — align with the MLS’s “Brokers FIRST” strategy introduced in May.
Google Gemini now connects renters to Zillow tour booking
Zillow Rentals is now a connected app inside Google Gemini — letting renters search listings and book tours on Zillow without ever leaving the Gemini experience.
2027 IBS Sustainability & Green Building Scholarship Application Now Open
The NAHB IBS Sustainability and Green Building Scholarship aims to provide emerging green builders exposure to the world of high-performance homes and help them jump-start their professional journey by attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS). Applications are due Oct. 23.
Bright MLS speaks on rule updates aimed at flexibility, seller privacy
Moves include a streamlined listing submission process, unified consumer display standards, new privacy controls and expanded pre-marketing.
Judge denies FTC request to presume Zillow-Redfin deal ‘unlawful’
The court ruled that disputes over key facts remained unresolved and should not be decided ahead of the trial, which is set for August 24.
Residential Real Estate is Alive, Sentient, and Deeply Offended
[Editor’s note: We decided to have a little fun with AI, again. This is the counter take to the Residential Real Estate Feels Stuck Weekly Transmission. It is written by Gemini. If you want to read the real version written by Drew Meyers–NOT written by... The post Residential Real Estate is Alive, S
S3 Capital Continues Texas Focus, Provides $28M for New Multifamily Construction
S3 Capital appears to be in Texas for the long haul. Tannos Group has secured $28 million in construction financing to build the Albritton, a four-story, 111-unit Class A multifamily development in Friendswood, Texas. S3 Capital provided the debt, bringing the lender’s total to just under $200 mill
Albuquerque, NM, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Albuquerque, NM desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Housing groups push FHFA to delay, revise GSE condo loan changes
Three housing organizations sent a letter this week to leaders at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, regarding pending changes to condominium lending rules through the government-sponsored enterprises.
Dependable Equities Lands $54M Resi Loan in Fort Lauderdale
Dependable Equities has nabbed a $54 million preconstruction loan for a two-tower residential project in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the New York-based developer announced. CDK Capital provided the bridge financing, which covers a site at 101 Southeast Seventh Street and 633 Southeast Third Avenue, just
Newrez hands retail reins to Synergy One
The Rithm subsidiary plans to reduce its involvement in decentralized operations through an agreement with the American Pacific Mortgage affiliate.
HighTechLending markets EquitySelect as reverse mortgage alternative
HighTechLending markets its EquitySelect HELOC for 55+ borrowers as HECM volume has fallen about 78% since 2009.
Mortgage groups call on FHFA to ease new condo lending rules
CHLA, CAI, and NAMB warn that new Fannie and Freddie condo policies threaten buyer affordability and market access
Insurance Shock Is Eating Cash Flow Away—This Surprising Market is Facing the Brunt of It
Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. As if interest rates and house […]
Property Data API with Neighborhood Intelligence for Risk, Underwriting, and Market Analysis
Access neighborhood intelligence with ATTOM’s property data API to improve underwriting, risk analysis, and market insights with AI-ready data The post Property Data API with Neighborhood Intelligence for Risk, Underwriting, and Market Analysis appeared first on ATTOM.
Big Events Like the World Cup and the Olympics Are Reshaping Los Angeles
If the World Cup is Los Angeles’ dress rehearsal for the 2028 Olympics, the curtain is already up. As millions of visitors pour in and out of Southern California, the soccer tournament is offering the city’s first real test of whether it can deliver on a decade of promises about transportation, tour
A Glut of Inventory is on the Way—How Should Investors Prepare?
Editor’s Note: Thanks for reading! As a special offer for our readers, save $100 on your ticket to BPCON2026—BiggerPockets’ annual real estate investing conference—using code MYRE100 at checkout. The housing […]
Justin Baldoni and Wife Emily Break Silence on Blake Lively Scandal in Emotional Video—a Year After Quitting California for a ‘Fresh Start’
Baldoni, 42, and his spouse took to Instagram to break their silence on the battle between Lively, which began in 2024
Mortgage Rates See Slight Shift as Iranian Conflict Looms Over Future
Mortgage rates shifted slightly upward this week due to elevated inflation, and the hope for relief may be further delayed, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® saw the 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) average 6.49%, up from 6.43% last week when
Pacific Life Insurance Provides $125M Refi for Chicago Luxury Tower
Capital keeps flowing into the Windy City. LG Development Group has secured $124.6 million to refinance Arthur on Aberdeen, a 363-unit, 18-story luxury residential tower that opened two years ago in Downtown Chicago. Pacific Life Insurance provided the debt, structured as a three-year, floating-ra
Existing-Home Sales Fall Short of Expectations in June, But Some Indicators Remain Positive
The higher hopes for existing-home sales in June unfortunately were not met as the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported a decrease. However, not all hope is lost as several indicators in NAR’s data remain positive, and economists say there is still potential for a better path ahead. NAR’
June home sales fall from five-month high amid sensitive purchase demand
Median existing-home price rises to an all-time high: NAR The post June home sales fall from five-month high amid sensitive purchase demand appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Double Down on Grocery-Anchored Retail Real Estate
Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund partners with Asana on a $500 million U.S. retail property investment focused on grocery-anchored centers. The post Sovereign Wealth Funds Double Down on Grocery-Anchored Retail Real Estate appeared first on Propmodo.
AI Wealth Fuels Bidding Wars and Million-Dollar Premiums in San Francisco Housing
San Francisco home prices surge 22 percent as AI wealth drives bidding wars, with 44 homes selling $1 million over asking in June alone. The post AI Wealth Fuels Bidding Wars and Million-Dollar Premiums in San Francisco Housing appeared first on Propmodo.
Dim Sum Restaurant Breeze to Open at 590 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn
Popular Sichuan and dim sum restaurant Breeze is set to open a second Brooklyn location this fall. Breeze, also known for its curated wine and cocktail program, signed a 15-year, 3,569-square-foot lease at the base of the Gotham Organization’s 52-story, 586-unit residential building at 590 Fulton St
Mortgage rates increase behind Iran, inflation worries
A week after falling to its lowest point since mid-May, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage turned higher as the 10-year Treasury rose 15 basis points since June.
MetroTex to match NTREIS broker payments ‘dollar for dollar’
The NTREIS shareholder says the announcement "represents a significant investment in the future of organized real estate.” NWLAR is considering a similar move.
Office Vacancy Falls In More Than Half Of Major U.S. Cities
It’s not just New York and California — the office market is getting healthier across the country.
Howard Hanna NYC adds 26 agents
Additions include the Andrew Klima Team, which joined from SERHANT. and closed $58 million in sales across 90 transactions in 2025.
Silverstein Properties Breaks Ground on 2 World Trade Center
City officials, American Express executives and tradesmen gathered in Lower Manhattan on Thursday morning to break ground on Silverstein Properties’ 2 World Trade Center tower. The 55-story, 1,226-foot skyscraper destined for 200 Greenwich Street will serve as the future global headquarters of Amer
Why Dream Finders’ bid for Beazer is becoming a boardroom test
The Dream Finders-Beazer situation has now moved beyond a standard merger-and-acquisition negotiation. It has become a live case study in public company governance, board discretion, shareholder rights, and the limits of process as a defense. On the surface, this resembles a familiar public-company
FTC loses bid for early ruling in Zillow-Redfin rental listings lawsuit
A federal judge denied the FTC partial summary judgment bid in the Zillow Redfin antitrust case, with the trial expected to start Aug. 24.
The 9 best real estate CRMs for every budget in 2026
Want to stay organized and automate tasks without breaking the bank? Check out our top picks for the best real estate CRM software for 2026.
Existing home sales decline in June as prices reach another record high
The median sales price rose to a record $440,600 in June — up annually 1.8% and the 36th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.
Iran ceasefire collapse sends mortgage rates climbing again
Freddie Mac's latest PMMS shows the 30-year fixed rate reversing course as Middle East tensions revive inflation fears
Dream Finders Homes keeps chasing rival acquisition
Dream Finders Homes keeps upping its bid to acquire a rival homebuilder, which seems content to play the field for other offers. Dream Finders’ latest bid for Atlanta-based Beazer Homes USA comes out to $32-a-share via cash, Bloomberg reported. It’s at least the third bid Dream Finders put in for Be
Remodeling outperforms single-family as rates lock in owners
Remodeling contractors remained optimistic in the second quarter of 2026 even as material costs and economic uncertainty delayed larger jobs, according to new data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) came in at 61 in Q2 2026, down one point f
OpenAI, Anthropic Employees Could Buy Nearly One-Third of All Homes in San Francisco With IPO Earnings
A new Redfin analysis takes a look at how much Bay Area real estate OpenAI and Anthropic employees could hypothetically purchase with their IPO earnings, in the wake of two massively valuable AI companies filing confidentially to go public. OpenAI employees could buy 20% of all homes in San Francis
EXCLUSIVE: Google To Occupy 600K SF Of Redeveloped Chicago Landmark
Plans for Google's highly anticipated Thompson Center redevelopment are nearing completion, almost four years after the tech giant announced its intent to move into the iconic Central Loop building, with the company expected to occupy more than half of...
Airbnb Strikes $82M Deal to Buy 281 Park Avenue South for NYC Office
Airbnb has been revealed as the mystery buyer of 281 Park Avenue South, a landmarked building in Manhattan’s Gramercy neighborhood that is famous for its association with scammer Anna Delvey. Aby Rosen’s RFR was in contract to sell the six-story, 42,500-square-foot building on the corner of East 22n
Don’t Let Repair Costs of a Lightning-Struck Tree Electrocute Your Wallet
When lightning strikes a tree in your yard, there are many different kinds of ways the tree can become a problem—and a costly one at that.
Mortgage Rates Jump Back Up as Iran Peace Deal Unravels, Hitting Homebuyers
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.49% for the week ending July 9 after hostilities resumed between the U.S. and Iran.
Pendry Nashville enlists Douglas Elliman, New York broker to woo New York condo buyers
A development advisory firm is wagering that a formula crafted in New York combining an intimate live music concert series with philanthropy can draw interest to a high-end Nashville condo project. Redeavor, the two-year-old firm serving as the exclusive sales and marketing team for the Pendry Resi
Is Scottsdale the nation’s best market for renters?
The Phoenix area is the nation’s hotspot for renters looking for the most bang for their buck. Of the top 10 rental markets in the nation, four — including the top three — are in Greater Phoenix, Realtor.com reported, citing WalletHub. Scottsdale took the top spot, followed by Gilbert and Chandler
Wayfair Plots 5 New Brick-And-Mortar U.S. Stores Through 2027
A retailer born on the internet more than two decades ago is continuing to expand its physical footprint.
Airbnb Buys Opulent NYC Office As It Battles Short-Term Rental Ban
Airbnb is reestablishing its New York foothold with an $81.5M purchase of a Gramercy Park office building, acquiring a property so lavish it feels less like a workplace than one of the company’s luxury rental listings.
NYC pied-à-terre tax nudges second-property owners toward the market
Manhattan prices rose 6% in Q2 even as sales fell nearly 30%. A Coldwell Banker Warburg exec says geopolitical uncertainty was as big a factor as rates
Hedging, Warehouse, Processing Tools; M&A Results; Declining Demand for Housing
This morning, we head to Los Angeles, the site of the fires in the Pacific Palisades area in January 2025. Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that FEMA approved California’s request to extend critical disaster assistance for Los Angeles fire survivors. More than 18,000 structures were destroye
Agents Gain Visibility Into Consumer Activity Through New Zillow Pro Membership
Zillow has launched Zillow Pro℠, its premium membership for real estate agents that provides exclusive tools built to help create more personalized client experiences. Through the new membership, agents are able to invite buyers and sellers into their network to collaborate with them on Zillow, givi
Forecasters trim home price growth predictions as inflation bites
Realtor.com's latest forecast projects prices will grow 1.2% in 2026, lower than its original estimate of 2.2% and well below the current pace of inflation.
Agency mortgage locks slip as non-QM gains ground in June
Purchase and refinance activity rose annually in June as rates remained high and loan amounts neared record levels The post Agency mortgage locks slip as non-QM gains ground in June appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
VantageScore 5.0 launches as new tri-bureau credit score
VantageScore 5.0 launches as a tri-bureau model using post-2020 data, claiming up to 9% better prediction and steadier scores.
Existing home sales dip as affordability concerns linger
Contract closings fell 2.4% to an annualized rate of 4.09 million last month, data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors show.
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 4.09 million SAAR in June
Median House Prices Increased 1.8% Year-over-Year
Optimal Blue sees June mortgage lock volume up 10%
Optimal Blue says June rate-lock volume rose 10% from May and 15% year over year, with purchase locks at 81% and rates near 6.45%.
MLSs ‘a priority’ for NAR’s political advocacy
NAR’s lobbying muscle is focused on ensuring MLSs aren’t classified as data brokers — but are recognized by federal agencies as “procompetitive infrastructure.”
Existing home sales slip in June as prices hit record high
Sales fell in June as the median home price climbed to an all-time high of $440,600
Italian Market Chain to Open First NYC Store by Penn Station
Mangia! Mangia! Manhattan’s Penn District is getting a new Italian market this fall. Dal Moros Fresh Pasta To Go, a fast-casual restaurant born in Venice, Italy, has signed a lease for 1,100 square feet at 421 Seventh Avenue, marking the brand’s first New York City location, Commercial Observer ha
June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high
Home sales dropped in June month over month as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Prices hit an all-time high.
Homes Sales Dip in June as Prices Reaches All-Time High, Squeezing Buyers
Existing-home sales fell 2.4% month over month but rose 2.8% year over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million.
Lighting Designer Stickbulb Moves to 27K SF at Brooklyn’s MADE Bush Terminal
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is all aglow about its newest tenant coming to Brooklyn’s MADE Bush Terminal. Luxury lighting manufacturer Stickbulb has signed a 27,300-square-foot lease across the Sunset Park manufacturing hub’s Building A and Building B, both located a
Remodeling Market Sentiment Remains in Positive Territory in Second Quarter
NAHB released the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 61. Although the reading inched down one point from the previous quarter, it is still in positive territory and has remained in the low 60s consistently over the past year.
A brief rate retreat pushes US pending home sales to a six-week peak
Redfin data shows contract activity climbing even as prices stay near record highs
Oil and Yields Starting Out Slightly Lower
Bonds are starting the day just a hair stronger versus yesterday's close and there are three ways to look at it. At the most basic level, the move is so small that it doesn't deserve any explanation (i.e. we're close enough to unchanged to say "nothing new is happening"). But given the recent resurg
Fed Officials Floated A Rate Hike In June, Minutes Show
The Federal Reserve is growing increasingly worried about inflation.
EXCLUSIVE: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Delist $19 Million Hamptons Mansion Yet Again—Weeks After Cutting Price by $1 Million
The Baldwins have been trying to sell their expansive Amagansett, NY, mansion since 2022—with very little luck.
Zillow Pro expands, pulling back the curtain on consumer search
No search activity is shared without consent, a spokesperson said. Zillow Pro aims “to help agents deepen existing relationships, not prospect strangers.”
Zillow takes Zillow Pro nationwide after 8-month rollout
The platform bundles Follow Up Boss, My Agent and Agent Profiles with Zillow exclusive data and AI features.
U.S. Pending Home Sales Rise to Highest Level in 6 Weeks
Pending home sales ticked up as housing payments temporarily dipped down. U.S. pending home sales rose 1.3% from a week earlier to their highest level since the first half of May during the four weeks ending July 5. This data is seasonally adjusted. Homebuying demand picked up partly because of te
New Zillow Pro tells agents when their contacts start house hunting again
Zillow Pro gives agents real-time insight into client activity on Zillow, tying consumer behavior to CRM workflows in a flat transaction market.
Agents who have used a Zillow Pro membership know it works. Here’s why.
Agents with a Zillow Pro membership can see when clients are actively browsing on Zillow — and reach out at exactly the right moment to win more business.
Zillow brings its consumer insights directly to agents with Zillow Pro membership
Zillow Pro membership is now available nationwide, giving agents tools to see when clients are browsing on Zillow and reach out at exactly the right moment.
Workers Are Feeling the AI Squeeze: How It Could Define the Next Housing Cycle
If you ask the average American, AI is taking over, as are the headlines warning that it’s coming for our jobs. Open LinkedIn, and you’ll see stories about chatbots replacing […]
More Than 10% of All Homes Sit Vacant, but Only a Tiny Fraction Are for Sale
Around 14.5 million houses sit empty, but shockingly few are actually available for sale to interested buyers.
Santander Bank sued for overcharging HELOC borrowers
A new class action lawsuit accuses the banking giant of failing to lower borrowers' interest rates following a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
‘Jay & Pamela’ Stars Reveal Key Upgrades They Made to Atlanta Apartment Where They Finally Found Their Independence
The TLC stars, who both have a rare brittle bone disorder, moved into their modified Atlanta apartment in 2024.
How to price for the search range, not seller preference
The real estate portal is your listing
Rechat CEO: The next 3 years will determine who thrives
Rechat CEO Shayan Hamidi on why real estate doesn
The 11 pre-list repairs agents should quit recommending
Spending money on repairs and improvements that are not critical to buying will not necessarily bring a higher return, especially in a price-sensitive market.
How top-performing real estate agents win AI recommendations
Homebuyers are using ChatGPT and other LLMs to choose agents. This guide explains realtor AEO and GEO, plus DIY and expert steps, including Google Business Profile optimization, review strategy, schema, citations and PR.
Why character, not rate sheets, builds a lasting broker brand
Edge Home Finance President Tom Ahles on why trust, not rate sheets, is what keeps a broker business alive
June existing-home sales fall 2.4% as prices hit record high
Existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent in June as prices hit a record $440,600, NAR reports. Redfin data shows pending sales already rebounding on a brief rate dip.
How to help sellers if they become accidental landlords
The number of accidental landlords is on the rise. Here
Mike Miedler: Agents and consumers need real choices now
The Century 21 CEO talks AI, leadership and what it takes to find success in a complex market, whether you
Top 10 Social Media Strategies Influencers Love
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Join this session to discover the top 10 social media strategies to boost your real estate brand and engagement. We'll discover proven tactics from top content creators, master the art of branding to stay memorable...
Rechat Adds Testimonials to Its AI Operating System
Turning agents' client reviews into marketing that wins listings AUSTIN, Texas — July 9, 2026 — Rechat, the leading AI operating system for real estate, today launched Testimonials, a new product that lets agents collect, manage, and deploy client reviews natively alongside their contacts, deals,..
7 Real Estate Tech Mistakes Costing You Deals (and How to Fix Them)
Most real estate teams don't suffer from having too little technology. In fact, the opposite is often true. Agents are frequently drowning in apps, logins, and dashboards that promise efficiency but lead to more confusion. These real estate tech mistakes usually aren't obvious at first. You might..
How to Handle the 'I'm Sticking With My Old Agent' Objection from Sellers
Every agent has been there: you're on the phone with a promising seller, and the conversation stops cold. "I think I'm just going to relist with my old agent." It's one of the most common objections in the business, and most agents respond to it the same way — they argue, they push back,
SCWMLS Partners with Property Shield to Combat Listing Fraud
The South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service (SCWMLS) has partnered with Property Shield to provide fraud detection technology to all SCWMLS members as part of their membership. The partnership comes as fraudulent real estate listings continue to appear across online marketplaces,...
Douglas Elliman Launches AI Initiative, Forms New Intelligence Company Built on Google Cloud
Douglas Elliman is embarking on a companywide artificial intelligence initiative aimed at modernizing its operations while launching a separate intelligence business built around the brokerage's proprietary real estate data. The company announced Wednesday that it will use Google Cloud technology..
Prado Group, Presidio Bay Exit Deal For San Francisco Centre Mall
San Francisco developers Prado Group and Presidio Bay Ventures are walking away from a pending deal to purchase the shuttered San Francisco Centre Mall, sending the 1.5M SF Market Street property back to the sales market. “After extensive diligence...
AI Is Forcing Real Estate Organizations to Rethink How They Make Decisions
The real estate industry's AI adoption is accelerating, but only firms mastering decision architecture will unlock lasting strategic value. The post AI Is Forcing Real Estate Organizations to Rethink How They Make Decisions appeared first on Propmodo.
Trade Group Drops NAIOP Acronym for Plainspoken Industry Label
NAIOP rebrands as the Commercial Real Estate Development Association after multiyear research process involving 21,000 members across North America. The post Trade Group Drops NAIOP Acronym for Plainspoken Industry Label appeared first on Propmodo.
Basel III proposals could fuel further nonbank dominance instead of banks’ mortgage comeback
Capital relief that expands MSR liquidity for major nonbank servicers could cement banks’ exit, accelerate consolidation The post Basel III proposals could fuel further nonbank dominance instead of banks’ mortgage comeback appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Home prices effectively decline as inflation outpaces growth: Realtor.com
The listings platform sees a housing market ‘inching forward as sellers reset expectations’ The post Home prices effectively decline as inflation outpaces growth: Realtor.com appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
The $32 Beazer bid is in, now the fight is over standstill terms
A little more than a month into a hostile homebuilder takeover saga that has not quite reached midsummer, Dream Finders Homes’ pursuit of Beazer Homes is beginning to resemble a Shakespearean tale of unrequited love. The ardent suitor has returned again. And again. The latest offering is richer: $32
NYC office conversions face scrutiny after Pfizer HQ incident
Buckling columns at the former Pfizer headquarters this week forced evacuations across seven Midtown East blocks. The incident raises new questions about office-to-residential conversion, one of several tools the city has used to add housing. It is also a tool Mayor Zohran Mamdani leaned into becaus
Kolter and Rockpoint Land $108M Loan for Palm Beach Gardens Rental
Developer Kolter Group and private equity firm Rockpoint have secured $107.8 million to build a garden-style multifamily project in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., property records show. PNC Bank provided the construction debt for the Sutton, a five-story, 432-unit development just north of North Militar
A ‘case for raising’ rates was made at June Fed meeting, minutes show
The word ‘inflation’ appears 57 times in the FOMC minutes The post A ‘case for raising’ rates was made at June Fed meeting, minutes show appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Feds Pay $1.5B for Two Immigration Detention Centers in California
The federal government has spent nearly $1.5 billion to acquire two California detention centers from prison operator CoreCivic, marking one of the largest real estate deals tied to the Trump administration’s expansion of immigration enforcement. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purcha
Elizabeth Warren Accuses Top Mortgage Regulator Bill Pulte of Abuse of Power, Calls for His Removal
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding the resignation of FHFA Director Bill Pulte from his concurrent housing and intelligence roles.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Head to Indiana Ahead of Colts’ NFL Season—Days After Attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Biles and Owens have just returned from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding—but they've already hit the road again.
More States Implement Special Power Rates For Data Centers
As the data center building boom fuels record electricity demand, state leaders are aiming to prevent the industry’s skyrocketing power consumption from creating higher power bills for households and businesses. In recent weeks, a series of states...
Fed Officials Are Deeply Divided Over Future Direction of Interest Rates
Minutes from the June FOMC meeting show there were starkly opposing camps on the rate-setting panel at Chairman Warsh's first meeting.
Synergy One to take over Newrez distributed retail mortgage operations
Synergy One will assume Newrez’s distributed retail business, as Newrez doubles down on JVs and direct channels in a bid for long-term growth.
Mitsubishi Subsidiary Leases 92K SF In Downtown Houston
The U.S. subsidiary of the global business enterprise Mitsubishi Corp. is moving to a different building in Downtown Houston and expanding its footprint. Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) leased about 92K SF at 1100 Louisiana, maintaining its Downtown...
Zillow announces Zillow Pro: A suite of products designed to transform how agents capture business and meet consumer needs
Powered by Zillow's data and AI, Zillow Pro unites Follow Up Boss, My Agent and Agent Profiles into one experience to help agents capture more opportunities and close more deals.
One Project's Buckling Beams And Sagging Floors Rattle NYC's 19M SF Conversion Pipeline
The buckling of two support columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning rattled more than the nation's largest office-to-residential project. It jolted a real estate industry that has been looking to the building...
How to double pop a deal: Legality, ethics, responsibility
Dual agency is not an ideal situation for anyone. It requires informed written consent from both sides, and it forces agents to walk a line that most of us are trained not to walk.
Arlington, Va., Hotel-to-Resi Project Sells for $35M
An extended-stay hotel in Arlington, Va., is set to be transformed back into multifamily housing. GoodHomes Communities put down $35 million to acquire the Arlington Court Suites, a 187-key hotel that the buyer plans to convert into a 180-unit apartment building. KLNB announced the deal and, togethe
Figure's consumer marketplace volume more than doubles
The fintech's Figure Connect private credit loan exchange has grown to account for 56% of total consumer marketplace activity in early 2026.
What agents should know before selling a converted building
After a Midtown Manhattan office conversion showed signs of structural failure, Peter Zaitzeff outlines how agents should advise buyers.
Family team joins Chicago’s ‘best-kept secret’; gains at Real, ERA
A multigenerational team aligns with Baird & Warner. Plus, Howard Hanna NYC’s talent pool grows; dozens of agents join ERA, Real; The Agency Abaco opens; more.
Visionary Homes names former Oakwood exec Ryan Smith CEO
Visionary Homes, one of Utah’s largest privately held homebuilders, appointed Ryan Smith as CEO effective Sept. 1, 2026, while co-founder and current chief executive Jeff Jackson will become chairman of the board on Jan. 1, 2027.
Agency MBS issuance slows in June on fewer refis
However, for the second quarter, increased home purchase mortgage activity contributed to an industry-wide 11% increase in agency securitizations, BTIG said.
Federal Reserve Governors Remain Divided on Interest Rate Adjustments Under New Chair
The Federal Reserve chose to hold interest rates unchanged at the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The past few months, which have seen both higher inflation and a relatively soft labor market, have also created a sense of deadlock and a wait-and-see attitude among the Fed. While t
Shipping Giant Inks Greater Boston's Largest Industrial Lease In Years
Global shipping company Maersk signed a full-building lease in a small town outside Worcester as the Massachusetts industrial sector continues to improve.
Palisades Village To Reopen After $100M Fire Recovery Effort
Palisades Village, the high-end open‑air retail district in Pacific Palisades, will reopen Aug. 15, more than 18 months after sustaining damage in the historic fires that blazed through greater Los Angeles in January 2025. Rebuilding cost roughly $100M,...
More War-Related Weakness, But With a Supportive Bounce
More War-Related Weakness, But With a Supportive Bounce Bonds officially closed at the highest yields in more than a month. At one point just before the noon hour, the 10yr was just over 4.59, but ultimately moved back to 4.56. That's only about 1bp higher t
Ceasefire collapse is reinforcing the higher-for-longer rate case, economist says
Kushi says mortgage rates get all the attention, but lack of supply is what's really limiting affordability for buyers
CRE sector offers targeted opportunities, but broad-based expansion unlikely in 2026: BBG
Retail makes a comeback, while industrial projects, data centers and senior housing continue to shine The post CRE sector offers targeted opportunities, but broad-based expansion unlikely in 2026: BBG appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Ideal Marketplace Renews 15K-SF Grocery Store at Chelsea’s 317 Ninth Avenue
Supermarket chain Ideal Marketplace has renewed the lease on its 14,770-square-foot store in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The retail deal’s address at 317 Ninth Avenue resides between West 28th and West 29th streets, inside a United States Postal Service (USPS) property that spans the entire c
The Real Price of HOA Rants: How One Viral Post Can Trigger Costly Lawsuits
It's become commonplace for residents to take to the internet to vent their frustrations, but you need to be careful what you post.
Bank uses a twist on credit-linked notes for capital relief
OceanFirst Financial worked with an asset manager to apply the structure to a $1.5 billion portfolio of residential mortgages.
Grubb Nabs $377M FiDi Construction Loan: The N.Y. Deal Sheet
An under-construction apartment building in the Financial District that is set to become one of the neighborhood’s tallest towers just scored a major new financing package.
Chinese Camera Company Insta360 to Open Store in Times Square
Insta360, a China-based global optics and camera company, has signed its first U.S. lease for a 1,100-square-foot store at 1515 Broadway in Manhattan’s Times Square, Commercial Observer has learned. The world’s No. 1 360-degree camera brand, which is a direct competitor to the popular GoPro brand, h
CFPB seeks input on mortgage disclosures and TRID rules
CFPB issued an RFI on TRID, refinance rescission and reverse mortgage disclosures, asking if current rules raise costs and limit access.
EXCLUSIVE: Aubrey Plaza Cuts Another $450K Off Price of L.A. Home—Weeks After Relisting It
Plaza, 41, initially listed the picturesque Los Feliz dwelling for $6.5 million, months after Jeff Baena died by suicide at the home.
United Real Estate Group Ranks No. 2 in Kansas City by Sales Volume and Transactions
United Real Estate Group has been named the No. 2 largest residential real estate firm in the Kansas City metro by sales volume and transaction sides, according to the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2026 ranking of the area’s top brokerages. The annual list reported more than $21.9 billion in combin
Mortgage Rates Back Up Near 10-Month Highs
Mortgage rates have moved higher at a moderate pace over the past 2 days as tensions between The U.S. and Iran see a resurgence. As far as the underlying bond market is concerned, most of the damage was done yesterday. But today's news added emphasis when Trump declared the ceasefire to be over. Ra
Why it will be hard to get mortgage rates over 7%
The 10-year yield touched 4.60% on Iran headlines, but tighter spreads and a 6.50% to 6.75% base keep 7% less likely.
Rate hike fears resurface as Fed minutes reveal split committee
Policymakers see cases for both rate raises and cuts, leaving mortgage professionals in a familiar state of uncertainty
FTC’s challenge to Zillow-Redfin partnership headed to trial
A challenge struck up by the Federal Trade Commission against Zillow and Redfin’s $100 million multifamily listing syndication deal is headed to trial. A federal judge declined the regulator’s request to immediately block the partnership between the two companies, Bloomberg reported. The judge cited
Sotheby’s International Realty acquires Majestic Realty Collective
The acquisition expands Sotheby’s presence in luxury and resort markets, with additions in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California and more.
Ralph Lauren Expands to 280K SF at RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building
Iconic fashion brand Ralph Lauren has tacked on 22,000 square feet to its already giant office footprint in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, Commercial Observer has learned. Ralph Lauren is expanding to 280,000 square feet at RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building, also known as 601 West 26th Street. The e
Pfizer Building Developer Says Buckled Columns Were ‘Freak Accident’ Caused by Weight of New Addition
Workers converting the Pfizer Building into a luxury residential tower were forced to evacuate on Tuesday after columns began to buckle.
Staying Focused in a Shifting Market
Jim Pitts Qualifying Broker | CEO Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Mexico Properties, Santa Fe Real Estate, Taos Real Estate, Angel Fire Real Estate Albuquerque, New Mexico https://www.bhhsnmproperties.com Region served: The state of New Mexico Years in real estate: 37 Number of offices: 7 Numbe
Mary Bonnet Says ‘Selling Sunset’ Cost Her More Than Half a Million Dollars in Lost Commissions
The 45-year-old reflected on the deals she has been snubbed over her connection to the reality TV real estate series.
Enhance Your Next Land Development Project with the NGBS
The newly released ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) defines the benchmark for sustainable residential construction, renovation and land development. Not only does it provide best practices for the design, planning, construction and certification of land development projects, it a
Your brokerage has a profitability problem
Recruiting has become the default growth strategy for brokerages, but it
Fiserv's executive turnover continues with president's resignation
President Dhivya Suryadevara is leaving the company shortly after assuming the job, the latest move as the company attempts to recover from an earnings slump.
Douglas Elliman pivots toward tech with AI subsidiary, Elius
Powered by Google Cloud technology, Elius will be used to totally overhaul Douglas Elliman
When the Big Guns Come to Town: How Independent Firms Are Confronting Consolidation
From razor-thin margins to part-time agents, there is good reason for the consolidation currently underway in residential real estate. The question is, will the players left standing be the right ones? As private-equity and Wall Street money extend their tendrils further into the real estate landsca
Chipmaker Nvidia Leases Office Space In Downtown D.C.
Artificial intelligence chip behemoth Nvidia is opening a new office in the center of the nation’s capital.
FTC Takes Zillow and Redfin Rental Partnership to August Trial
Federal judge sends FTC case against Zillow and Redfin rental partnership to trial, rejecting preliminary injunction over $100 million exclusive listing agreement. The post FTC Takes Zillow and Redfin Rental Partnership to August Trial appeared first on Propmodo.
Sedano’s Buys Miami-Dade Retail Center Where It Operates a Supermarket
Sedano’s Supermarkets purchased one of the retail centers it anchors in Miami-Dade County, property records show. The Florida grocery store chain paid $32 million for a 107,034-square-foot open-air property at 8601 Bird Road, by the intersection with Southwest 87th Avenue, near Tropical Park. Besid
Douglas Elliman adopts new tech strategy in bid to reclaim data
Along with its launch of Elius, the firm framed its embrace of Google Cloud-driven tech as an effort to power it into a more efficient, cost-effective era.
Tennessee agents revolt against RPAC following redistricting
Some Tennessee real estate agents say their state Realtors PAC helped fund the redistricting that carved up Memphis. Now, they want answers.
Podcast | AI for CRE Due Diligence, with Tower Co-founder Noah Walters
Noah Walters is the co-founder of Tower, a custom-built AI platform for every stage of the due diligence process. He previously practiced at Dentons Canada, where he focused on tech regulatory compliance, private M&A, and venture financings as a founding member of the firm’s FinTech and AI industry
Elliman launches AI-powered data company, tech upgrade
One of the biggest names in residential brokerage is officially betting big on artificial intelligence. Douglas Elliman Inc. announced on Wednesday that it plans to roll out a new data company, called Elius, built with Google Cloud. Along with the platform launch, the firm said it’s undergoing a ma
The Technology Keeping Watch on Manhattan’s Buckled Skyscraper
When structural columns buckled at 235 East 42nd Street, drones and advanced sensors became vital tools for real-time safety and stability monitoring. The post The Technology Keeping Watch on Manhattan’s Buckled Skyscraper appeared first on Propmodo.
Douglas Elliman launches AI-focused business unit, broader tech overhaul
Through automation and tech consolidation, Douglas Elliman expects to reduce non-commission operating expenses over the next three years.
Sotheby’s International Realty Acquires Majestic Realty Collective
Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) has announced the acquisition of Majestic Realty Collective (MRC), one of the most productive luxury real estate organizations in North America, according to the company, which included eight Sotheby’s affiliates. The acquisition expands SIR’s footprint across pr
Homeowners Can Lose Money Over Misunderstood Tax Write-Offs for Home Improvements
Understanding what the tax code actually offers, and what it doesn't, can save homeowners from making bad financial decisions.
Unlock agrees to restitution, compliance with Colorado laws on home equity agreements
Colorado AG gets Unlock to treat its home equity agreements as consumer loans, repay $283K to homeowners and comply with state lending laws.
Realtor.com Cuts Sales Projections Significantly, Expects Affordability Relief
This year has gone in a direction few could have predicted. A year of expected normalization and stabilization for the housing market ran into new headwinds in the form of a conflict in the Middle East, pushing some economists to shift their outlooks moving forward. Expectations now are still point
Allentown, PA, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Allentown, PA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Reverse mortgages emerge as a tool in ‘gray divorce’ settlements
Gray divorce rates doubled from 1990 to 2010, and reverse mortgages can fund equity buyouts for homeowners ages 62 or older.
The big interview: UWM's Wilner on building servicing she always wished existed
Even without Two Harbors, UWM was already building a servicing operation hoping to keep borrowers happy and connected to their broker
Norges, Asana join forces on $500M retail acquisition spree
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is lining up another bet on United States real estate. Norges Bank Investment Management is teaming up with Charlotte-based Asana Partners to invest $500 million in retail properties, Bisnow reported. The partners announced the investment on Tuesday. The fund, Asana Pa
Katie Couric Lays Bare Terrifying Stroke Scare She Suffered While Staying at In-Laws’ Aspen Home
Couric, 69, recounted the frightening ordeal, revealing in a Substack post that she experienced transient global amnesia.
Augusta, GA Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners
Augusta, GA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels more out of reach for buyers during shortage.
SDC Capital Partners Inks 23K-SF Lease at Savanna’s 799 Broadway
SDC Capital Partners has signed a new office lease just south of Manhattan’s Union Square, Commercial Observer has learned. The global digital infrastructure investment firm is taking 22,531 square feet of office space at Savanna’s 799 Broadway, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. The
Sotheby’s snaps up Majestic Realty Collective
The collective, which encompasses eight Sotheby’s subsidiaries, closed over $13B in sales in 2025 and brings over 1,100 agents to the brand in the Western U.S.
Feil Organization Hires Samantha Perlman to Help Lead Commercial Leasing
The Feil Organization has hired Samantha Perlman as its new associate director of commercial leasing. Perlman, who most recently served as a senior associate at Cushman & Wakefield, will help lead leasing efforts for Feil’s New York City office portfolio, which spans approximately 7.2 million square
Why the latest Iran chaos likely won’t derail the US housing market
While the market is facing fresh uncertainty after the ceasefire’s collapse, a top mortgage lender says the fundamentals still favor buyers who can act
Michael Stern Sued Again By Italian Investor, Who Wants $42.5M
An Italian entrepreneur filed his second lawsuit against developer Michael Stern alleging that he was fraudulently induced to invest in three high-profile Miami projects.
AI, AMC, Analytic, Equity, Correspondent Products; Lennar's Lawsuit; Oil Hits Rates (Again)
STRATMOR Group has opened participation for its 2026 Compensation Connection® Study, providing mortgage-specific insights into compensation components, incentive plan structures, compensation percentiles, and more. (Compensation Connection focuses exclusively on mortgage banking, with benchmark comp
Home price growth to fall behind inflation, Realtor.com forecast shows
Realtor.com cuts its 2026 home price forecast as geopolitics keep mortgage rates elevated
A $200M Solar Project Offers Rent-Stabilized Landlords A Rooftop Repair Lifeline
Rent-stabilized landlords have struggled in recent years to finance repairs to their buildings as their expenses have skyrocketed. Now, they face an extra strain on their balance sheets as Local Law 97 fines are set to kick in.
Court clears the way for Zillow to present its full case at trial; hearing with FTC begins next month
A court declined the FTC's request to decide its lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin before trial. The full case proceeds beginning August 24.
S3 Capital Lends $111M for Miami Resi Tower
Argentine developer HA Emprendimientos has sealed $111 million of construction financing to build a luxury multifamily tower in Miami, Commercial Observer has learned. S3 Capital provided the loan for the 36-story Sense 22 project in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. Gonzalo Espinosa, chief financial
The housing shortage era may be over — and not in the way you'd expect
What the MBA just warned could change everything about your pipeline
Pfizer Building Collapse Stabilized as Metro Loft, David Werner Assess Damage
Workers managed to stabilize the former Pfizer headquarters building at 235 East 42nd Street and 219 East 42nd Street overnight after columns buckled under the weight of added floors early Tuesday. The near-disaster put the surrounding blocks of Midtown East on high alert as city authorities evacuat
Fresh Listings, Fresh Trouble
The Industry Relations Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Overview Rob and Greg kick off with some World Cup talk before diving into the Zillow vs. Compass preliminary injunction hearing, covering media coverage (Real Estate News, Inman, Nick Alfenkamp’s Substack), key testimo
$20B North Carolina Data Center Canceled Amid Moratorium Debate
Plans for a nearly $20B data center campus in North Carolina are on ice as local lawmakers consider a development moratorium.
U.S. Government Closes $30M Property Deal Tied To New San Antonio Spurs Arena
The General Services Administration has sold a federal property to the city of San Antonio to support a new downtown entertainment district and arena for the city’s NBA team.
Rockpoint and Urby Form JV to Develop Luxury Resi Tower on the Jersey City Waterfront
A new, ultra-luxury residential tower with views of the Manhattan skyline is getting ready to rise across the Hudson River. Rockpoint and Urby have formed a joint venture to acquire the land at 201 Hudson Street on the Jersey City waterfront and develop phase two of a three-tower multifamily develo
Proptech Funding Slows Sharply In 'Uneven' Venture Capital Market
Money funneling into real estate technology ventures significantly slowed in the past three months, even though overall funding in the first half of 2026 was roughly the same as last year.
Mortgage Applications Dip as Rates Stay Above 6%, Discouraging Refinancing
Home loan and refinance demand saw another week of declines as mortgage rates remained stubbornly high.
Lucas Durst Named Chief Financial Officer at the Durst Organization
The fourth generation of the Durst family is now in position to lead the Durst Organization. Commercial Observer can first report that Lucas Durst, formerly director of finance at the firm, has been appointed chief financial officer of the Durst Organization. Lucas Durst is the son of Jody Durst, p
Travis Kelce Details ‘Epic’ At-Home Proposal to Wife Taylor Swift—but Gives No Clues About Where Newlyweds Plan To Settle Down
Travis and Taylor, both 36, just tied the knot at Madison Square Garden—but the newlywed NFL star still hasn't gotten over their engagement.
1st Look at Local Housing Markets in June
The NAR is now reporting earlier in the month than in previous years.
Where Is Home Building Employment Most Concentrated?
Despite nationwide job losses, residential construction remains a significant source of local employment in many markets, particularly in rural areas.
Mortgage Applications “Little Changed” As Rates See Slight Increase
In the ever-fluctuating mortgage environment of late, mortgage applications saw a decrease but were overall “little changed” this week as rates saw a slight uptick, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week endin
Douglas Elliman bets on AI to reinvent brokerage business
On Wednesday, Douglas Elliman announced a companywide AI overhaul, saying it will launch a new business, Elius, that aims to turn decades of proprietary real estate data into AI-powered products and market intelligence the company will sell to external customers.
Canada's population decline pressures talent strategies
Statistics Canada data reveals a shrinking, aging population. Do HR leaders need to rethink how they attract and retain talent?
Rate paralysis drags mortgage applications lower again
Holiday-adjusted MBA data shows demand faltering as the 30-year fixed holds above 6.5%
First-time homebuyers are still buying, just not as many
First-time homebuyers made up 49 percent of Newrez
Indian Fashion Firm Purple Style Labs Signs 24K-SF Retail Lease at 601 Madison
Luxury fashion house Purple Style Labs has leased a large retail space in Midtown East. The parent company of India-based brands such as Wendell Rodricks and Hemant Trevedi signed a lease for 23,783 square feet at 601 Madison Avenue in the second quarter of 2026, according to a retail report from JL
Georgia bans real estate firm accused of deceptive business practices
The state of Georgia formally banned Florida-based MV Realty following accusations that the company trapped customers in contracts that spanned up to four decades. State officials said that hundreds of aggrieved Georgians will be getting money back following a $1 million-dollar settlement of a laws
Sacramento, CA, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes For Middle-Income Earners
Sacramento, CA desperately needs more housing options, as the dream of finding a home feels increasingly out of reach for buyers.
Gen Z just hit a record share of the mortgage market
Gen Z hit a record 20 percent of purchase rate locks in Q2 2026, ICE data shows, as home prices post their strongest growth in over a year.
Only Modestly Weaker After Trump Says Ceasefire is Over
Iran-related headlines have jumped back to the realm of relevance this week and Wednesday morning's overnight session kicked things up another notch. Trump declared the ceasefire to be over and is currently saying peace deal negotiations may not even continue. Markets definitely reacted with oil and
Mortgage applications wither in July 4th heat wave
Contract 30-year mortgage rates remained above 6.5% for the eighth consecutive week: MBA The post Mortgage applications wither in July 4th heat wave appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
With New York’s Rent-Stabilized Housing, Someone Eventually Has to Write the Check
One of the most frustrating aspects of the debate surrounding New York City’s rent-regulated housing stock is that it has become almost entirely ideological. One side argues that rents should remain frozen to protect affordability. The other argues that buildings require sufficient revenue to remain
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Duhamel Snags a Buyer for His $3 Million L.A. Home as He Trades California for Rural Cabin
Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino, CA, property since 2017, but has been spending far more time at his cabin in Minnesota in recent years.
EXCLUSIVE: Joseph and Kendra Duggar Slash Price of $400K Arkansas Home Days Before His Sex Crime Trial
The price drop comes weeks after Joseph, 31, entered a not guilty plea to sex crime charges in Florida.
Inside the IPO wealth wave hitting NYC, Bay Area real estate
SpaceX and the expected IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI are flooding the NYC and Bay Area housing markets with tech wealth.
Home price growth cools further, falling behind inflation
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Weekly mortgage demand drops as rates remain stuck in a narrow range
Mortgage rates barely moved last week and haven't moved much in more than a month. That is resulting in lackluster mortgage demand.
There Are Now Only 5 Major Metros Where A Typical Luxury Home Costs Less Than $1 Million
The number of major metros where you can buy a luxury home for less than $1 million is down five from eight last year. Detroit is the most affordable metro for luxury homes, with a median price of $719,252—47.7% less than the typical luxury home nationwide, $1,374,470. San Francisco is the most exp
Rob Bronstein of the Scion Group: 5 Questions
If there’s one way America’s student housing sector has changed over the past three decades, it’s simply that everything is just much more competitive. Information is more accessible, students (and their parents) are savvier, and there’s a lot more players in the game, according to Rob Bronstein, co
TPG Bags £100M Loan For Outdoor Storage Portfolio Expansion
Leumi UK has provided financing of up to £100M for the expansion of Concreit, TPG Angelo Gordon and Blomfield Partners’ industrial outdoor storage platform. The facility increases Leumi UK's exposure to the platform from nine properties to 21 assets,...
Here we go again: Treasury yields jump as Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’
Market could be about to face another spell of uncertainty as Iran truce crumbles
The Exact Investment “Stack” We’re Using to Retire Early (Not Just Rentals)
Don’t want to wait until 65 to retire? With a combination of rental properties and some of the other investments we’re covering on today’s show, you may not have to. […]
The Simple Systems Behind a 150-Unit Rental Portfolio (8-Hour Workweeks!)
When the dot-com bubble burst, Matt (the “Lumberjack Landlord”) watched his 100% stock portfolio go to dust. Having lost everything he had saved throughout his early twenties, his only option […]
Home sale expectations tempered for second half of 2026
The market should continue to plod along, with slight gains expected compared to last year as buyers and sellers continue “adjusting and showing up.”
Home Prices Will Increase Less Than Expected in 2026, New Forecast Shows
The Realtor.com 2026 midyear housing forecast reveals slowing home price growth, offering much-needed affordability relief for buyers.
Study shows decade-long decline in federal enforcement activity
Counter to prevailing narratives about rules and enforcement activity whipsawing from one administration to the next, public citations by federal banking regulators have steadily declined over the past decade — under both Democratic and Republican administrations.
Historic Gold Mining Mill Outside of a ‘Famed’ Colorado Ghost Town Hits the Market for Just $325K
Known as the Frisco-Bagley Mill and Tunnel, the 1912 property sits "just beyond the famed ghost town of Animas Forks" in Colorado.
The 1-hour habit every real estate agent should adopt
Protect one hour a day for prospecting, and you will always have a real estate pipeline, without paying for lead generation.
The MLS CEO who says consolidate or die
On this episode, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan explains why consolidation is necessary but a single national MLS would be a mistake.
How AI and deepfakes are rewriting the rules of fraud
Ongoing, repetitive digital security training ensures that out-of-band verification and emotional vigilance become permanent, second-nature habits rather than temporary compliance measures.
Office Conversions Are Getting More Common. Here Is What the Developers Doing Them Best Have Figured Out.
As cities face housing shortages and vacant offices, conversions from office towers to residential spaces are reshaping urban real estate dynamics. The post Office Conversions Are Getting More Common. Here Is What the Developers Doing Them Best Have Figured Out. appeared first on Propmodo.
Column Failure at Pfizer Conversion Exposes Execution Risk in Adaptive Reuse
Structural columns buckled at Manhattan's former Pfizer headquarters conversion, exposing execution risks in the city's largest office-to-residential project. The post Column Failure at Pfizer Conversion Exposes Execution Risk in Adaptive Reuse appeared first on Propmodo.
Auto Brand Launches Agent Lead Platform With Performance-Based Vetting
Kelley Blue Book enters residential real estate with a subscription-based agent lead platform that vets professionals on performance metrics rather than commission splits. The post Auto Brand Launches Agent Lead Platform With Performance-Based Vetting appeared first on Propmodo.
Texas’ largest MLS to pay brokers in ‘deliberate pivot’
The launch of NTREIS Rewards, which echoes earlier actions by other mega MLSs, aims to make broker participants “the focal point of the organization’s purpose.”
Will New Orleans’ Quirky ‘Castle’ Ever Find a King? ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Property Takes $100K Price Cut After 3 Years on the Market
Located on New Orleans' Irish Bayou, the unusual residence has become a local landmark thanks to its medieval-inspired design.
Grow Your First-time Homebuyer Business
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT Now is the time to get in front of sidelined buyers and build your future business pipeline. Today's consumers are online getting prepared for homeownership and researching their down payment options. Show them that you can help. Learn how to start more...
Realtor.com 2026 Forecast Update: Home Price Growth To Cool Further, Trailing Inflation
Mortgage Rate Prediction Remains the Same, Yet As Home Prices Fall Behind Inflation the Cost Burden for Buyers is Easing AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2026 -- Home price growth is now expected to slow to just 1.2% in 2026, a slower pace than originally forecast and one that fails to keep pace wit
What If Your Listings Could Do More Than Generate Sales?
Every listing represents an opportunity to sell a home. Increasingly, however, the data behind those listings is helping brokerages do much more. From identifying future business opportunities to strengthening client relationships after closing, listing data is becoming a strategic asset that can...
From Launch to Everyday Use: A Blueprint for Driving MLS Tech Adoption
MLSs provide subscribers with a number of technology tools, yet many of those solutions never reach their full potential. According to customer satisfaction surveys conducted by WAV Group for MLSs across the country, the average MLS offers a dozen or more products and services. Of those, only...
[Podcast] What Happens If Real Estate Keeps Consolidating?
Real estate is changing fast and most people don't fully understand what's happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the Real Talk with Leigh Brown podcast, Brown sits down with Amanda DiVito Parle to talk about the major shifts happening across the industry — from brokerage models to...
7 Details Out-of-Town Buyers Need Before They Book a Flight (or a Showing)
July is peak relocation season, and the buyers behind those corporate transfers are shopping from two time zones away. They can't drive by after work. They can't swing past your open house on a Sunday. For these buyers, the listing is the showing. A local buyer who can't find a detail online...
A Major Housing Fix Is Waiting for Trump’s Signature—Leaving Today’s Buyers and Sellers With a Costly Question
Road to Housing Act could expand supply over time, but buyers still must make decisions under today’s high costs and tight inventory.
FICO and VantageScore release competing analyses following Fannie and Freddie data drop
The publishing of FICO 10T historical data adds a new wrinkle to a longstanding rivalry The post FICO and VantageScore release competing analyses following Fannie and Freddie data drop appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Pulitzer-Winning Composer Charles Ives’ 1913 Arts and Crafts Home Where He ‘Created His Signature Works’ Hits the Market in Connecticut
The elegant abode was built by the Pulitzer Prize-winning musician on an 18-acre spread of land in West Redding, CT.
Reffkin defends private listings, Zillow claims coordination
The second day of Zillow’s preliminary injunction hearing in Chicago put Compass CEO Robert Reffkin at the center of the dispute.
Gen Z’s share of purchase rate locks hits record high in ‘generational handoff’
ICE: Younger buyers are reshaping the homebuying market as two-thirds of purchase volume now Gen Z and millennial buyers The post Gen Z’s share of purchase rate locks hits record high in ‘generational handoff’ appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Illegal Immigration Under Biden Drove Home Prices 6.6% Higher, New Study Finds
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper claims that unauthorized immigration contributed to U.S. home price growth from 2021 to 2024.
Dylan Dreyer Opens Up About Heartbreaking Miscarriage: ‘Crying in My Bed in So Much Pain’
Dreyer has opened up about the heartbreaking vacation during which she quietly endured a miscarriage while keeping her pregnancy a secret.
RESO chair to pass the torch; CoStar Canada names chief economist
Two-time RESO Chair Rebecca Jensen, who is also CEO of MRED, will remain a board member when her term ends. Plus, Sunny Lake Hahn to head IR at Luxury Presence.
Starter Homes Are Out of Reach for Most First-Time Buyers—Except in These Affordable States
A handful of Southern states offer the best opportunity for renters to make the leap to homeownership, a new study finds.
Consumer inflation concerns climb in June, NY Fed survey shows
Expectations for home price gains over the next year trimmed back amid economic uncertainty The post Consumer inflation concerns climb in June, NY Fed survey shows appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Zillow’s June Market Report shows signs of life for home shopping season as sales, new listings rebound
Zillow's June Market Report shows home sales up 5.9% year over year as mortgage rates ease — but slowing inventory growth could dampen the housing market recovery.
About 1 in 10 U.S. homes sit vacant: LendingTree
Roughly 14.5 million homes are vacant. Fewer than 800,000 are listed for sale. The post About 1 in 10 U.S. homes sit vacant: LendingTree appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
World Cup Delivers Assist For U.S. Hotels, But Not At Super Bowl Scale
As global soccer superstars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland delight fans with an onslaught of goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. hoteliers are getting their first meaningful look at the tournament’s economic impact.
The second wind: Housing finds its footing as rates ease and buyers re-engage
Home sales rose 5.9% year over year in June as mortgage rates eased — but slowing inventory growth could undercut the housing market's fragile recovery.
Mortgage vendor sues former exec for poaching lender clients
Flatworld Mortgage Solutions says its former vice president breached his employment agreements by soliciting its customers as he formed a rival offshoring firm.
In the wake of servicer acquisitions, how technology can help smaller companies compete
Like on the origination side, expert warns servicers should be ready for increased regulatory scrutiny of new tech
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Quietly Welcomed a New Addition to Their Home Months Before Their Wedding
The couple reportedly adopted a pup in the months leading up to their nuptials, with the dog playing a starring role in the celebrations.
Homeowner sues Mr. Cooper and Shellpoint over stalled loan assumption
A written approval, a servicing transfer, and a payoff that still doesn't add up
Brokers say pied-a-terre tax fallout is still theoretical
NYC brokers say the pied-a-terre tax has raised questions but not urgency, with fall expected to reveal its true effect.
Hormuz Back in The News
Hormuz Back in The News Iran has attacked a few cargo ships recently and there are repercussions. The peace deal looks to be on shakier ground over the past 24 hours with both sides talking tough on the internet. Just before 3pm, the U.S. referred to Iran's
Deal Diary: The $80K Deal That Turned Into a 24-Unit Building
Name Remington Lyman Location Columbus, Ohio Occupation Real estate investor & brokerage owner Assets ~100 residential units and four commercial deals, including a 24-unit apartment building and a 24,000-square-foot warehouse […]
Connecting Markets, Creating Opportunity
Julie Gamble Broker/Owner JPAR® – Aspire New Albany, Indiana https://juliegamble.jpar.com Region served: Southern Indiana, Louisville and surrounding counties Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 30 Favorite part of your job: Coaching and mentoring agents, helping them ga
Finance of America expands second-lien product's reach
The HomeSafe Second product is now available in more than one third of all states, according to the reverse mortgage specialist.
HUD watchdog alleges mishandling of partial claims
The Department of Housing and Urban Development agreed to do more to manage due-and-payable obligations contingent on the availability of certain resources.
Lincoln Property pays $61M for office campus in Boston suburb
The former Pleasure Island amusement park site in a Boston suburb is trading again after its transformation into an office campus. Lincoln Property Company and an investor group advised by JPMorgan Asset Management acquired The Edge complex in Wakefield for $61 million, Bisnow reported. The deal fo
Rates Move Back Up With Oil Prices
It's been a while since oil prices were the focal point of the interest rate conversation, but that recently familiar dynamic is once again playing out. The U.S./Iran peace deal is on increasingly shaky ground and the ability for oil to flow through the Strait of Hormuz has been increasingly comprom
The real estate problem no one talks about
For an industry built on relationships, real estate has an inherent contradiction: it can be incredibly lonely.
Kelley Blue Book enters home valuation and seller lead market
KBB Homes gives agents a ZIP code subscription to rival Zillow's 40% commission fees
Former FHA Commissioner Frank Cassidy reveals his next step
The ex-housing official is returning to a previous employer with the aim of helping guide the firm through an evolving landscape in federal policy.
Why three in four prospective buyers are sitting out the market
FICO's new homeownership survey reveals what's really holding back today's aspiring buyers
Manhattan buildings evacuated as residential skyscraper conversion threatens collapse
Structural failure at 235 East 42nd Street evacuates Midtown Manhattan and raises fresh questions for lenders financing the office-conversion boom
This Sun Belt State Has Some of the Top Markets for Renters—Here’s Why
A new report ranks 180 rental markets, and one state claims four of the top 10 spots, making it an unexpected renter's paradise.
Can Americans Buy Property in Greenland? What Trump’s Latest Push Means for Real Estate
Greenland’s housing market is tightly controlled. Learn how foreigners can buy homes, even if they can’t own the land beneath them.
Brookfield JV Buys Site For 6,500-Unit Project In Boston Suburbs
The long-stalled redevelopment of a former naval air base 15 miles south of Boston is ready for takeoff. A joint venture of Brookfield Properties and New England Development paid $65M to acquire part of the 1,400-acre site of the former South Weymouth...
Nscale Secures $900M For Data Center Expansion
Artificial intelligence infrastructure firm Nscale has closed a $900M line of credit intended to accelerate the construction of its global data center portfolio.
Pro Builder Accepting Nominations for 2026 Young Guns & Legends Awards
Pro Builder recently announced it is accepting nominations for the 2026 Young Guns & Legends Awards, which honor rising stars and career legends in the residential construction industry.
Home price growth widens as markets split along wealth lines
Cotality's May data reveals a market split by wealth, geography, and rate sensitivity
Inside Billionaire Heiress Jessica Pegula’s Jaw-Dropping Family Property Portfolio—and Incredible Buffalo Legacy
Pegula, 32, has missed out on a place in the Wimbledon semifinals after being beaten by her countrywoman, Coco Gauff.
New Homes Shrinking as Buyers Put Affordability, Functionality Before Square Footage
As housing affordability challenges remain, the square footage of new homes is shrinking as buyers are learning to prioritize. Per findings from the economics team of data platform Zonda Home (published by New Home Source), the average new home is about 2,175 square feet as of December 2025. This i
Kelley Blue Book now in the home valuation game
The company known for its vehicle valuations is entering the residential real estate space with a goal of providing “a tailored strategy to achieve full price.”
Brad Pitt Finally Makes Instagram Debut With Ines de Ramon—Months After Happy Couple Moved In Together
Pitt, 62, and de Ramon, 33, who have been dating for nearly four years, posed in photos ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
How CrossCountry's Two Harbors win reshapes the servicing competition
Gehrke says the deal signals the industry's growing focus on the back end of the mortgage, and more deals are likely coming
Foreclosure ‘normalization’ concentrates in Rust Belt, Mid-Atlantic markets
A growing share of REO listings offers buyer discounts amid affordability challenges The post Foreclosure ‘normalization’ concentrates in Rust Belt, Mid-Atlantic markets appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Tesla, Toyota Tap Central Texas For Major Industrial Expansions
Two of the world’s largest auto manufacturers are making big industrial real estate moves in Austin and San Antonio.
Kelley Blue Book Homes Launches ‘Lead Distribution’ Service With Valuation Tools for Sellers
Kelley Blue Book Homes has announced the launch of its residential real estate platform, bringing the Kelley Blue Book brand into the home valuation market. The website delivers homeowners home valuations for when they sell. Agents can secure exclusive access to those sellers on a zip-code basis thr
Former Housing Commissioner Frank Cassidy Returns To Walker & Dunlop
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s former top mortgage insurance official is heading back to a familiar setting after leaving the Trump administration.
This City Clocked Some of the Highest Temps During the July 4th Heat Wave—and Renters Paid Dearly for It
It touts the name "The Windy City," but Chicago felt extreme heat at the start of July, forcing renters to reevaluate their AC situation.
Tech startups face off in 1st ICSD live pitch battle
Eight real estate tech startups will compete live at Inman Connect San Diego for a shot at the inaugural Pitch Battle title.
Home sales climb as mortgage affordability improves
Zillow's June Market Report shows sales rebounding and new listings rising, even as inventory growth nearly stalls
Top Brokerage Expands With Downtown D.C. Office Move
Colliers is relocating to a bigger office in downtown D.C. and committing to the city’s central business district for another 12 years.
Far more real estate agents now report seeing a balanced market, CNBC Housing Market Survey finds
Agents who reported at least one price cut to active listings dropped dramatically from prior surveys.
Centerspace takes 48% hit on Denver apartment sale to Four Peaks
A North Dakota-based apartment landlord offloaded a multifamily building in Denver’s Golden Triangle for a fraction of its previous sale price. Centerspace Homes sold the Civic Lofts apartments at 360 13th Avenue for $30 million, the Denver Business Journal reported. Centerspace bought the property
Are rate cuts off the table after Warsh's latest inflation comments?
Fed chair’s close eye on rising prices could end hopes of 2026 rate reductions
Norges Dives Deeper Into U.S. Retail Assets With $500M Investment
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is going local with its latest investment in U.S. real estate.
Kelley Blue Book jumps into the lead-generation space
The company long known for car valuations leaps into the homeseller lead generation space with the launch of Kelley Blue Book Homes.
Your MLS Can Be National too – You just haven’t promoted it that way yet
MLS of Choice acknowledged a truth that MLSs need to compete more aggressively today: brokerage operations do not always fit neatly into legacy MLS boundaries. Brokers operate across markets today, and a handful are national. Agents hold licenses in multiple states. Consumers move, invest, retire, r
FDNY Warns Of 'Localized Collapse' Risk At Conversion Of Former Pfizer HQ
Several Midtown Manhattan office buildings were evacuated Tuesday morning following reports of a compromised steel beam at the site of New York City’s largest office-to-residential conversion.
Servicing, Processing Support, AI Tools ; Lenders Focusing on Consumers; Thoughts on UAD 3.6
During a recent trip overseas, I spoke to a banker who stated, “Technology doesn’t stop at the border.” True. The days of writing out this Commentary or taking an app on a yellow pad of paper are long gone. Today has the STRATMOR Group’s Advisory Angle at 11AM PT. STRATMOR Senior Partners Garth Grah
July ICE Mortgage Monitor: "Annual home price growth was 1.3% in mid-June"
Here is the ICE July Mortgage Monitor report (pdf).
Blackstone Eyes £6B Indurent Exit As Logistics M&A Heats Up
In what is shaping up to be a blockbuster period of mergers and acquisitions in the industrial and logistics sector, investors are weighing up the prospects for the sale of two companies valued at almost £20B. Indurent, the company created by Blackstone...
WIFM?
A new MLS value proposition from North Texas Real Estate Information Systems: Pay the brokers Every MLS in the country is getting the same question this year: what do brokers get for their data? MRED answered with a Compass partnership. CRMLS answered with an off-Zillow switch. NTREIS just answered
Labor Market Cools While Construction Industry Faces Headwinds
The U.S. labor market lost momentum in June, with total nonfarm payroll employment rising by just 57,000 — the smallest gain since February’s outright decline.
Modest Pressure, Light Data
From summertime Monday to summertime Tuesday... Yesterday's modest strength is now erased by today's modest weakness. In both cases, the movement is too small to worry about obvious catalysts, though some may assume that there's an oil price component following Iran's attacks on commercial ships in
Prince William County Board Rejects Plan For 1,940-Acre Data Center Hub
Prince William County has stopped a new massive data center plan from taking shape, just days after Blackstone’s QTS abandoned its Digital Gateway project in the same area.
$100K for antitrust: NAR explains new MLS insurance coverage
Cyber liability? Crime loss? Antitrust allegations? New insurance offerings aim to protect associations and MLSs from these concerns and others, NAR said.
Luxury Homes Cost 9 Times More Than the Typical Homes in These South Florida “Wealth Magnet” Metros
West Palm Beach, FL, where the typical luxury home costs 8.9 times more than the typical non luxury home, has the nation’s biggest luxury home price premium. Next comes Miami, with a median luxury-to-non luxury home price ratio of 8.8, and New York City, where the typical luxury home costs 5.5 times
Brooklyn Village site in Charlotte changes hands twice in two month span
An integral part of uptown Charlotte’s Brooklyn Village redevelopment was sold to a local Charlotte group, the second time in two months the property changed hands. Charlotte-based First and Early Partners dropped $24.3 million to acquire 700 and 800 East Brooklyn Village Avenue from Peachtree Grou
Commercial Real Estate Is Quietly Setting Up for a Decade-Long Bull Run
We’ve officially reached the halfway point of 2026, and the housing market still feels…stuck. The economy is in limbo. Home prices haven’t tanked. And we aren’t seeing significant large multifamily […]
How to handle ‘Why shouldn’t I hire the top producer?’
Meet the top-producer question head-on, and you convert a seller
Waller says forward guidance still valuable despite Warsh shift
Governor Christopher Waller says forward guidance can accelerate policy impact when used carefully
The Mamdani effect? Manhattan luxury just posted its best quarter in years
Compass Q2 data shows luxury condo activity up even as New York's new second-home tax bites
First-time buyers account for half of purchase loans in 2025
Newrez originations data shows first-time buyers are still finding a way into the market
Time Flies
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Warehouse Giant Indurent Eyes Public Markets as UK Logistics M&A Heats Up
Blackstone-owned Indurent begins investor meetings for a potential £6 billion London listing or sale as UK warehouse M&A accelerates. The post Warehouse Giant Indurent Eyes Public Markets as UK Logistics M&A Heats Up appeared first on Propmodo.
Will Easier Conversions Delay Office Housing or Just Prove the Model Works?
Success can de-risk harder projects The post Will Easier Conversions Delay Office Housing or Just Prove the Model Works? appeared first on Propmodo.
How multifamily bridge loans can be an easy path to success for clients
Resilient assets and renovation potential give investors the room to grow on their own terms
Illinois Court Blocks Zillow Discovery but Extends MLS Data Feed Protection
Federal judge denies Zillow's request for MRED-Compass communications but extends temporary restraining order protecting portal's listing feed access in ongoing antitrust case. The post Illinois Court Blocks Zillow Discovery but Extends MLS Data Feed Protection appeared first on Propmodo.
Your Adoption Metrics Are Lying to You: 6 Truths Every Broker Needs to Know About Tech ROI
If you're measuring technology adoption by login counts alone, you're not measuring adoption. You're measuring curiosity. For years, brokerages have leaned on vendor-defined metrics — logins, session counts, seats filled — to judge whether a technology investment is paying off. These numbers are...
Video Marketing Beyond Property Tours: Creating Educational Real Estate Content
While property tour videos have become standard practice in real estate marketing, innovative agents are discovering that the camera's true power lies in establishing thought leadership through educational content. Educational video content represents an opportunity for real estate professionals...
The Wire That Wasn't: Using AI to Stop Business Email Compromise Before the Money Moves
The real estate industry is a huge target for wire fraud, and the scams are getting harder to detect, thanks to AI. When AI is used by criminals, their scams seem more convincing. However, real estate pros have a reverse Uno card at their disposal: you can also use AI to detect and defeat wire...
NTREIS Launches Broker Rewards Program for Listing Contributions
North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS) has launched a new broker rewards program that will distribute payments to qualifying brokerage participants based on the listing content they contributed to the MLS during the 2025 calendar year. Called NTREIS Rewards, the program is designed...
Multifamily vacancies rise as construction boom unwinds
Record Class A deliveries and uneven regional demand have pushed vacancies higher, widening rent premiums and reshaping multifamily performance The post Multifamily vacancies rise as construction boom unwinds appeared first on Scotsman Guide.
Bay Area Hotel Market Recovering, But Distress Still Looms
The Bay Area hotel market has taken great strides so far in 2026, leading the country in revenue per available room growth in the first quarter. But after the steep slide touched off by the pandemic and with costs rising, the market still has a long...
AI can make the work faster. People still drive innovation.
Zillow CTO David Beitel on why AI can make housing technology faster — but human judgment still drives innovation and accountability in high-stakes decisions
Bill Targeting Third-Party Logistics Risks Upending NYC Industrial Market
Bashar Yazgi, the CEO and founder of Logistics Xpress, says a bill being considered by the New York City Council would force him to shutter his Bronx warehouse and cut 70% of his staff. The legislation, known as the Delivery Protection Act, would require...
UNC Schools Seek To Boost Affordable Off-Campus Housing
As enrollment rates surge across the Research Triangle, universities are looking for ways to offer new affordable off-campus units to students.
How Zillow and Compass
Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant
Ishbia loses bid for Two Harbors as CrossCountry seals servicing deal
Mat Ishbia’s bid to bulk up UWM Holdings’ mortgage servicing empire came up short. Shareholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp. voted Thursday to approve the company’s merger with CrossCountry Mortgage, Bloomberg reported, ending a months-long takeover fight that pitted the nation’s largest mortgage
Uneventful Summertime Monday
Uneventful Summertime Monday Volume and--sometimes--volatility can be generally lower in the middle of the summertime months as fewer traders are consistently at bond desks--especially on days adjacent to 3-day holiday weekends. Today was a classic example.
Veteran broker says rate cuts alone won't fix what ails office and multifamily lending
Kunstlinger says a bank contact told him candidly that cutting rates 200 basis points wouldn't move the needle on their office deals
Mortgage Rates Start New Week Flat
Volatility is always a risk surrounding 3 day holiday weekends when it comes to markets and mortgage rates, but this time around, things have been very calm. The average top-tier 30yr fixed rate remained almost perfectly flat versus last Thursday with the MND index technically falling by 0.01%. Thi
Brookfield-backed data center firm to go public
Brookfield-backed data center services provider CSquare is coming out of the shadows as the company goes public. The Dallas-based firm is looking to raise as much as $1.35 billion in an initial public offering, Bloomberg reported. It’s seeking to sell 50 million shares priced between $23 and $27 eac
How this real estate agent sold $500M in new construction
Rick Guerrero sits down with Magda Esola, one of the most accomplished new construction agents in the country, to find out how she sold $500 million.
Sunny Lake Hahn joins Luxury Presence as Head of Industry Relations
From LinkedIn “A lot of people are treating the MLS as the thing standing in the way. I see it differently. Luxury Presence’s clients are your subscribers. The agent who logs into the MLS every morning is the same agent counting on our products to work in service of their customers. We serve the sam
What Is Property Vesting? A Complete Guide to Vesting Data in Real Estate
Learn what property vesting means, how ownership structures work, & how ATTOM vesting data supports real estate analytics and decision-making. The post What Is Property Vesting? A Complete Guide to Vesting Data in Real Estate appeared first on ATTOM.
Fannie and Freddie are taking on more risk than anyone is admitting, private lender says
Weinberg says political pressure on Fannie and Freddie is causing them to take too much risk
Tech wealth reshaping San Francisco’s housing market
The overbidding trend driving up luxury home prices is expected to continue through 2026 as the AI boom brings more high-salaried home shoppers into the city.
What could’ve been a nightmare, turned into valuable lessons
Luke Hoback shares the due diligence lessons he learned from a historical property in New York City (and how he saved the sale).
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Haiti and Syria
A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling on June 25 cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals in the U.S.
Joint Efforts: Dearth Of Equity Investors Pushes NYC CRE's Biggest Players To Team Up
New York City’s top real estate owners are suddenly more willing to slice off a piece of their pie, shedding stakes in marquee assets. They’re not exiting the market — in fact, it’s the opposite. At a time when traditional equity sources have...
Centerbridge makes good on Merritt Properties deal
Centerbridge Partners’ negotiations for a stake in a Maryland-based commercial real estate firm proved successful. The alternative asset manager paid $750 million for a portion of Merritt Properties, Bisnow reported. The valuation of the company wasn’t disclosed, though when talks were reported seve
Interactive: Explore results of Intel
Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel
New Law Carries Implications For Roofing and Insurance—Here’s What Investors Need to Know
As if homeowner’s insurance weren’t expensive enough, a new federal rule has quietly moved the responsibility to pay for roof damage claims off the insurers’ shoulders and onto property owners. […]
Microsoft Eliminates 2% Of Workforce, Plans More Cuts For Xbox
Microsoft eliminated 4,800 positions on Monday and plans to cut about 20% of its Xbox division as it restructures amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Xbox will cut 3,200 roles this fiscal year, starting with 1,600 today, Xbox CEO Asha...
Inflation Adjusted House Prices 4.4% Below 2022 Peak
Price-to-rent index is 10.9% below 2022 peak
New faces, new places: Real estate
CMLS names a new CEO, Engel & Völkers returns to Jacksonville and The Agency opens in Belize among latest real estate moves.
Gen Z claims a record share of US purchase mortgage market
Gen Z hits 20% of rate locks as non-traditional down payments surge to a seven-year high
ICE Pays CoreCivic $1.5B For 2 Detention Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security has purchased two California detention centers for $1.5B. The 2,560-bed California City Detention Facility and 1,994-bed Otay Mesa Detention Center cost the federal government $732.6M and $739.2M, respectively. That's...
Zillow-MRED hearing shows fight over who gets listings first
Day 1 testimony moved to a larger battle over premarketing, private listing networks and who gets to control the first days of a home listing.
Here’s the state of play for the mortgage market after the long weekend
Yields are inching lower, but familiar challenges persist for hopeful homebuyers
Brookfield's Data Center Firm Csquare Seeks Over $1.3B In IPO
A Brookfield Corp.-backed hyperscaler with 389 megawatts' worth of power is planning to raise up to $1.35B as part of an initial public offering.
Estimating Tools to Efficiently Plan and Increase Profitability
With building material prices on the rise, now is a critical time for project managers to refine their estimating strategies to optimize each build.
Eliminating the Three-Way “Disagreement”: How Local, State and National REALTOR® Associations Can Work Better Together
The REALTOR® association model is one of the most powerful professional networks in the country. Local, state and national associations each bring unique value to the table, and together they create a strong foundation of advocacy, professionalism, education, business support and consumer trust. The
NAR’s ‘monitoring’ tech is pointed in the wrong direction
The National Association of Realtors is using AI to crack down on trademark violations. But rebuilding the brand means raising the bar, not protecting a word.
Shellpoint force-placed flood insurance on a covered condo, foreclosure suit alleges
Five error notices, one refund, and a foreclosure the borrower says never should have happened
She Bought Her First Rental Property with $0 Down (Her Exact Playbook)
What if the one thing stopping you from buying your first rental property isn’t money, or connections, but the belief that it’s just not possible for someone like you? Today’s […]
I Started Investing with Just $7,500. Now I Own Millions in Rentals
One day, Remington Lyman was brought into his boss’s office, told that he did above-and-beyond at his job, and was handed a 2% raise with a smile. All the extra […]
Many agents root against Zillow, but not all want a fight
A new industry survey reveals broad support for efforts to cut off portal access to listings. But some don
What a cancer diagnosis taught me about building trust
I did not share my cancer journey as a marketing experiment. I started because I wanted to be honest, process what was happening and maybe help someone else feel less alone.
What it means to be a luxury real estate agent in 2026
Routine tasks are being automated, and the market will reward professionals who create value through insight rather than activity.
The boring secrets top real estate agents know
James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson unpack the biggest lessons from interviewing 50 top agents on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered.
What the latest data reveals about social media engagement
Carousels outperform Reels on engagement. LinkedIn PDF posts lead all formats. Here
5 brutal real estate truths I wish I
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2 days in Chicago that could change real estate everywhere
At the Zillow vs. MRED/Compass preliminary injunction hearing, a judge listened to three irreconcilable theories. His ruling could have lasting consequences.
Spec Lab Buildings Face Extended Vacancies as Boston Market Resets
Boston's 10 World Trade stands vacant as lab vacancy hits 32.7 percent, leaving spec developers with empty towers and patient lenders. The post Spec Lab Buildings Face Extended Vacancies as Boston Market Resets appeared first on Propmodo.
C21, Equity Real Estate add affiliates; REMAX grows in Canada
Century 21 gains 100+ agents in Florida, Washington. Plus, Utah firm acquires NRE; Edie Israel Team joins CB; The Agency, Premier Sotheby’s expand in NC; more.
Stop Giving AI Another Broker’s Listing
Artificial intelligence has opened a new distribution channel for MLS listing data—but the rules governing that data never anticipated ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity. This article examines how AI integrations are challenging the cooperative framework that has protected broker-owned listings for deca
Pre-market, office exclusive listings guidance underway, NAR says
The new recommendations will cover marketing strategies, disclosure forms, CCP compliance assessments and state-level legislation, among other topics.
Manhattan luxury real estate sales hold firm despite fears of a 'Mamdani effect'
A month after the passage of a tax on second homes in New York City, brokers and analysts said sales of luxury real estate remain strong.
How to 2X Your Cash Flow (or More) on the Property You Already Own (Rookie Reply)
What if you could take the rental property you already own and make 2-3 times more? Whether you’re in the red, barely breaking even, or wanting more from your rentals, […]
How Much Real Estate Do You Actually Need to Be Free?
How many rental properties do you need to retire? A lot fewer than you think. When people start investing in real estate, they think they need 20, 50, or even […]
America 250: Who ended up owning America?
The story of American land ownership isn
America 250: Real estate deals that made America
Before there were listings, mortgages, title companies, brokerages or Realtors, there was land. Find out how the purchase and sale of real estate has shaped the nation.
Irish Investment Volumes Hit €1.5B In H1 After Strongest Q2 Since 2022
Ireland's commercial property investment market gathered momentum in the second quarter, with more than €1B of assets changing hands and taking total investment to €1.5B for 2026. The €1B traded in Q2 makes it the strongest second quarter since...
Compass deploys tech platform across brands; AI ‘coach’ launches
The AI-driven Home Platform will expand to @properties, Corcoran and others. Plus, Real Geeks launches next-gen AI assistant; Shilo introduces 1:1 Coaching.
Zillow argues conspiracy, consumer harm in two-day Chicago hearing
Zillow's two-day antitrust hearing against Compass and MRED wrapped with sharp cross-examination of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin exposing key contradictions.
5 takeaways from President Donald Trump's interview with CNBC
The president defended his family's business and said he feels bad that the presidency creates a conflict of interest in any of his children's investments.
NAR trades MLS advisory board for ‘work groups’
One new group will tackle listing broker attribution, IDX and VOW policy modernization, and the “reimagining” of mandatory policies in the NAR MLS handbook.
Zillow's antitrust hearing gets underway as consumer groups call for federal investigation of Compass and MLSs
Day one of Zillow's antitrust hearing against MRED and Compass revealed internal documents showing Compass directed the Chicago listing feed cut from the top.
Mediocre jobs data is no cause for alarm — or celebration
Job growth was far more sluggish than expected in June — but probably not enough to panic a Federal Reserve that remains concerned about rising inflation.
Day 1 of Zillow-MRED hearing: Collusion or contradiction?
Execs from Zillow, Compass and MRED testified in Chicago on Wednesday in a hearing that could have implications for how listing rules can be enforced.
Compass extends its agent platform to Anywhere brokerages
The company is calling it the largest technology deployment in residential real estate history and framing its expanding data trove as a competitive edge.
Why CRE's Fed Rate Cut Obsession Might Be Backward
CRE has spent years focusing on Federal Reserve rate cuts as the key to unlocking the market. But recent research from Newmark argues that the framing gets causality backward — Fed decisions to lower rates typically coincide with deteriorating labor...
Finally a decision: Two Harbors stockholders approve CrossCountry merger
Shareholders back the $12-per-share deal after repeatedly delaying the vote as UWM pressed a competing offer
New study finds 62% of non-homeowners can't afford a starter home
Brokers licensed in multiple states and willing to adjust client expectations have a genuine edge, analyst says
As refi market dries up, equity products continue to drive business for brokers
With rates near 52-week highs, home equity has become the only option in town for most borrowers
Mum and Dad say they had it harder with mortgages
Rates peaked in 1981 at 18.5%, but are your clients’ parents right?
The deed and the dream: 250 years of the American mortgage
From tavern handshake deals to a possible Fannie Mae IPO
South Carolina bans megabanks from denying mortgages over beliefs
Now they must explain a denial in writing within 30 days
Georgia apartment complex faces receivership as Freddie Mac alleges default
A missed payment streak, unpaid utilities, and inspectors flagging life-threatening conditions
U.S. Declines to Renew USMCA Trade Pact
The Trump administration announced yesterday that it will not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today, I’d Do This
At 22, I went to work for a hard money lender doing purchase-rehab loans. I bought my first rental property at 24, which kicked off a decade of active real […]
CRMLS unveils ‘Limited Exposure Coming Soon’ option for sellers
In response to broker feedback, the California-based MLS has added a new option for coming-soon listings allowing sellers to forego broad internet distribution.
Apartment Locators Balance Transparency With TikTok Trends As Their Influence Expands
Andrew Mason walks through a three-story loft penthouse at The Drakestone high-rise in Downtown Dallas, armed with his smartphone. He admits it’s one of the coolest penthouses in the city, but he’s there to find out whether other apartment locators...
World Cup, July Fourth Brought Big But Uneven Boost To Philly Hospitality Industry
Brauhaus Schmitz had a massive June, as throngs of international tourists descended on the South Street beer hall to watch World Cup games. Business was up more than 300% year-over-year, as the German bar and restaurant with a long history of catering...
One in 6 buyers now spends more than 3% of income on insurance
Urban Institute links rising premiums to income, geography, and credit
Adaptability Key As UK Stadium Development Enters New Era
Manchester United's proposed £2B-plus Old Trafford regeneration. Birmingham City's planned Sports Quarter. Everton's newly opened waterfront stadium. AEG's proposed Edinburgh Arena. Tottenham Hotspur's acclaimed multi-use stadium. All are eye-catching...
Mortgage rates ease to seven-week low as buyers return to market
The 30-year fixed drops as applications post three months of year-over-year gains
New Fed Chair, Same Inflation Fight: What “Higher for Longer” Really Means for Small Landlords
Real estate investors hoping new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh would wave a magic wand and cut interest rates have been in for a rude awakening. With the Iran war […]
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Navy vet Travis Winfield built MORE to close the gap between military families and the home benefits they
Compass suit, geo farming, Europe’s AI listings: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Record home prices push monthly mortgage payments higher
The median US monthly housing payment rose for the first time since October, Redfin data shows
What about Opendoor?
From Nick Aufunkamp’s Rouge Realtor Substack: Halftime in Chicago “Zillow’s partnership with Opendoor was also brought up on multiple occasions. MRED and Compass sought to undermine Zillow’s claims of fighting for transparency and market visibility on the basis of their support of Opendoor buying of
What AI 'doom trolling' means for workforce planning
The companies selling AI tools are also predicting they'll upend the workforce, and the planning implications are significant
Special Analysis: How Pricing, Renovation Costs and Timing Shaped Returns in Q1 2026
ATTOM and Backflip analyze Q1 2026 fix-and-flip deals across six markets, revealing how pricing, renovation costs and timing shaped returns. The post Special Analysis: How Pricing, Renovation Costs and Timing Shaped Returns in Q1 2026 appeared first on ATTOM.
What a mess
Zillow’s antitrust hearing gets underway as consumer groups call for federal investigation of Compass and MLSs A joint Compass-MRED press release from April, announcing MRED’s purported national expansion, promised that Compass would provide all of its nationwide listings to MRED and subsidize membe
When Everything Is Uncertain, Go Back to the Basics
The MLS industry has navigated a lot over the years. Market downturns, technology disruptions, competitive threats, and structural debates that seemed existential at the time. What the organizations that came through those periods strongest had in common was not that they reacted the fastest or made
Reffkin’s Riddle
As I write this, Compass CEO, Robert Reffkin. is sitting in a federal courtroom in Chicago. Zillow’s preliminary injunction hearing against MRED and Compass opened this week, and the CEO of the largest brokerage in America is on the witness list. Post-hearing briefs are due July 9th. However Judge T
Shilo bets AI can deliver the 1:1 coaching brokers never get
Shilo launched an AI tool that runs live 1:1 coaching sessions with real estate agents — no manager required — then reports the results to team leaders.
U.S. Sawmill Output Continues to Shrink
The lumber industry in the United States is showing signs of tightening capacity, a trend that could have implications for home builders if demand accelerates in the future.
Brookfield wants to build AI data centers in London’s answer to Wall Street
Brookfield's CEO said the firm is bringing data centers to London's Canary Wharf, as demand for AI infrastructure in the U.K. soars.
Government jobs report misses projections as labor market softens
Slowing jobs market may allow Fed to continue to hold rates
Mortgage Lenders Scramble To Prove They're Policing Their Own AI
On its path to ubiquity, artificial intelligence has seeped into mortgage lending. Regulators are racing to catch up.The same forces in the tech world that created the “move fast and break things” ethos are driving AI’s adoption today. With no overarching...
Monthly Payments Tick Up For First Time in 8 Months As Home Prices Hit Record High
The median U.S. housing payment posted its first year-over-year increase since October during the four weeks ending June 28 as home prices and mortgage rates rose. Pending home sales crept up 0.4% week over week. We’re taking a break from analysis this week, but please see the tables and charts bel
NAR’s Code of Ethics is powerful — when we uphold it
In law, practicing beyond your competence can cost you your license. In real estate, it’s a go if the client consents — and disclosure remains optional.
The Data Is Lying: What Buyers Are Really Paying in 2026 (Less Than You Think)
We’ve all seen the data. Home prices are falling but remain relatively “flat,” year over year. There’s just one problem: the data is lying. We’re in a full-blown buyer’s market […]
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Lone Wolf CEO Matt Fischer on real estate
While you went silent, another agent took your client
The biggest barrier to AI in your business is not technology. It is the mental block that is quietly costing you your database.
The comparison trap that
Keep your eye on your own performance instead of constantly comparing yourself to others. You
Inside the Search: The Detroit House That Looked Bad on Paper
“My goal is not to buy one property. My goal is to build a machine that continuously funds future acquisitions.” The investor: Osama, Detroit. BRRRR. Zero to nearly 30 units […]
New York, California Appellate Courts Uphold Appliance Gas Bans
Two federal appellate rulings issued days apart in New York and California upheld restrictions on gas-powered and other fossil-fuel appliances in new construction, dealing a setback for home builders, trade groups and labor organizations that challenged the laws.
Inside AI – Episode 2 with Dan Troup: Why the future of home search will look very different
Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every corner of real estate. But what happens when AI is used to rethink one of the industry's most familiar experiences: searching for a home? That's the focus of Episode 2 of Inside AI hosted by me, The REAL AI Guy, a new interview series that gives r
National Log Homes Open House Month Celebrates 15 Years of Log Home Heritage
This July marks the 15th annual National Log Homes Open House Month. Log homes – known for their rustic charm – have a lot to offer. Here are five benefits of log homes.
Why the Largest Association/MLS Merger in History Should Change How We Think About Consolidation
For years, our industry has treated consolidation like a distant ideal. Everyone agrees that market overlap is expensive. Everyone knows that duplicate MLS fees, duplicate rules, duplicate training, and duplicate data systems make life harder than it needs to be for brokers and agents. And yet the c
FHFA’s Q1 National Mortgage Database: Outstanding Mortgage Rates, LTV and Credit Scores
Here are some graphs on outstanding mortgages by interest rate, the average mortgage interest rate, borrowers’ credit scores and current loan-to-value (LTV) from the FHFA’s National Mortgage Database through Q1 2026.
Working Families Tax Cuts: More Money in Members’ Pockets
July 4 marks the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a landmark NAHB-supported law that permanently extended the 2017 tax cuts and delivered major tax relief for working families and small businesses.
Demand for riskier mortgages drops, as their advantages shrink
The spread between the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and adjustable-rate loans is narrowing, causing demand for ARMs to weaken.
Most Homeowners See Their Home as a Reflection of Who They Are; Most Renters See It as Just a Place To Live
In recognition of National Homeownership Month in June, we surveyed American homeowners about how their homes and neighborhoods make them feel. Most homeowners have warm feelings about their home, with 74% saying their home is a reflection of who they are. The same share, 74%, agreed they would rat
Is Real Estate Still THE Best Path to Passive Income? (Invited to Debate)
We’re all here for passive income, and when you say “passive income,” many people immediately think of rental properties. But, is real estate investing really the best path to get […]
3 Ways to Fund Your First Real Estate Deal Without 20% Down
What’s stopping you from buying your very first rental property? For most rookies, it’s rarely ever the market, the interest rates, or even the competition–it’s a number in their head. […]
Why the new Inman CEO’s vision goes way beyond the news
Keith Robinson sits down with Tom Bohn for an in-depth conversation about the future of journalism, artificial intelligence and Inman 2.0.
Why agents leave, and what brokerages must do to keep them
Want to win in 2026? Your brokerage must prioritize agent growth and success metrics that are systematic, measurable and repeatable.
Zillow-MRED listing fight heads back to federal court
A two-day hearing could determine whether Zillow continues receiving Chicago-area listing feeds while and antitrust case against proceeds.
Asking prices post record annual drop as pending sales climb
Home asking prices fell 2.5 percent in June, the steepest drop since 2017, as pending sales rose again, Realtor.com reports.
Most agents are not ready for this type of military client
Military families have learned to read the difference between an agent who has put in the work and one who has simply added an MRP certification to their bio.
Case-Shiller: Home values fall in real terms for 11th month
Home prices rose just 0.8 percent in April, but Case-Shiller data shows values fell in real terms for the 11th straight month as inflation outpaces growth.
Why your agent recruiting conversations are dead on arrival
Stop chasing agents and start attracting and selecting them instead. Provide solutions that make your value proposition irresistible.
Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in May; Up 1.9% Year-over-year
Punta Gorda House Prices Down 18.5% from Recent Peak, Austin Down 16.8%
Podcast: The Housing Bill Will (Probably) Become Law. What's In It?
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez talk about what’s happening in Washington, D.C., including the most recent updates on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and midterm expectations.
Deal Diary: How Matt Picaro Uses 203K Loans to Scale
Name Matt Picaro Location Long Island, New York Occupation Real estate investor Assets Three owner-occupied units Investment strategy House hacking, flipping Financing FHA 203K (3.5% down) Matt Picaro grew up […]
How a thriving housing market can power a strong economy
Zillow partnered with GoDaddy to show how housing affordability fuels entrepreneurship — see how the housing market shapes where small businesses thrive.
NAHB Welcomes First Cohort of New Master Credential Holders
As of June 25, 62 industry leaders hold the new title of Certified Master Builder or Remodeler, and the numbers continue to grow weekly.
Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 0.8% year-over-year in April
FHFA House Prices Down 0.1% in April; Up 2.0% Year-over-year
Renters want more transparency, and operators are delivering
Rental price transparency is good for renters and operators alike. See how total monthly price displays are driving better conversion, trust and leasing results.
Valley MLS and Many MLSs Are Recognizing the Power of Controlling Their Own Data Destiny
For years, MLSs have been told that their data is their greatest asset. But in too many markets, MLSs do not have the level of direct control, visibility, flexibility, or monetization power they need to fully protect and leverage that asset. That is beginning to change. The post Valley MLS and Many
Trump Just Stalled the Biggest Housing Bill in Decades
You’ve seen the headlines. The housing market is stuck. Distress is rising. But if you dig beneath the surface, the actual data tells a different story. The market isn’t in […]
A federal judge will hear our case against MRED and Compass this week. Here's what it's really about.
Zillow's federal antitrust lawsuit against MRED and Compass heads to a hearing in Chicago this week. Here's what's at stake for home buyers and sellers.
Take a landing page from lead killer to conversion machine
The landing page creates action. The follow-up creates conversion. Josh Ries offers seven ways to improve both.
Adjust your approach for different buyer personalities
Whether you're working with a nervous first-time homebuyer or an experienced repeat client, your approach can make all the difference in their level of comfort during a transaction.
Trump calls housing bill 'a yawn,' still hasn't received it
Trump says he hasn't received the housing bill yet and won't commit to signing it, comparing it unfavorably to the SAVE Act.
Property descriptions are your new AI discovery tool
As AI systems begin interpreting real estate catalogs through both structured data and storytelling, listing copy is regaining strategic importance.
The biggest mistake new agents make (and how to avoid it)
Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business. Find out how to ensure you're spending time on the things that matter.
MRED pushes for arbitration ahead Zillow suit hearing
MRED MLS previously asked the court to compel arbitration. Zillow disagrees and wants to head to a hearing on Wednesday.
Roomvu CEO on the new era of AI real estate marketing
Roomvu CEO Sam Mehrbod on why agents waste money on fragmented marketing tools and what AI-powered marketing looks like in practice.
Combatting the Silence and Disorientation After the Exit
I’ve built and sold two companies. Both times, the hardest part wasn’t the transaction. It was the silence and disorientation afterward. The world moves fast. Some times, the next opportunity shows up before you’ve figured out what you actually want. When that happens, the question... The post Comba
Texting With Zach Lemaster: The 5%-Down New-Construction Rental Nobody’s Talking About
A conversation with Zach Lemaster, founder and CEO of Rent to Retirement Most investors decided turnkey rentals were dead the morning mortgage rates crossed 7%. Cash flow evaporated, the math […]
Lawler: Update on the GSEs: MBS Holdings Decline, Interest Rate Risk Measures Keep Rising
From housing economist Tom Lawler:
Use NAHB Resources to Protect Workers from Heat and UV Exposure
As NAHB recognizes UV Safety Awareness Month in July, it is important for home builders and general contractors to educate workers about the potential risks associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation and have plans and resources in place to keep them safe on the jobsite.
Zero-Down Payment FHA Loans Could Be a Game Changer For Renters and Investors Alike, According to a New Report
A zero-down FHA loan might sound too good to be true, but a new analysis from the nonprofit research group Urban Institute argues that allowing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) […]
Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Delinquency Rate Mostly Unchanged in May
Fannie Mae Multi-Family Delinquency Rate Decreased in May