Housing Starts Rebound Sharply in June, But Only in Multifamily
In May, housing construction starts bottomed-out to a six year low, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, attributed to ongoing...
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Consumer Sentiment Up In June, But Economic Optimism Still Elusive
Following consumer sentiment rising in June, the latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index improved further by 9.9% in July,...
Foreclosures Rise in First Half of 2026, Report Finds
As pending home sales reports suggest a slower summer market, foreclosures on homes are ticking up. Over 200,000 properties across...
Short Sales Are Re-Emerging, but Remain Mostly Rare: Report
Short sales—frequently a rarity of the housing market, except for the duration of the Great Recession housing crisis—are making a...
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since August 2025
Economists say renewed doubt about a resolution to the war in Iran kept Treasury yields and thus mortgage rates elevated...
AI Recommended These Agents. We Asked Them Why—And Whether It Matters
Editor’s note: this is the first of a two-part series on AI recommendations for agents. Look for part two in...
Builder Sentiment Falls to New Lows in 2026
Despite positive news for the building sector with the recent passing of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, this...
Pending Sales Falter in June as ‘Quieter’ Summer Leaves Room for Growth
Existing home sales in July may not shape up to be as strong as the industry wants, looking at the...
REsides MLS Launches Property Shield Ownership Verification
REsides, Inc. has announced the launch of Property Shield Ownership Verification for its subscribers, becoming the first MLS in the...
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect Expands Into Pennsylvania With Exceed Realty
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty Connect has announced a merger with Exceed Realty in Pennsylvania. The agreement follows...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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