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...
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...
How to Have the Property Tax Conversation With Buyers
Homebuyers often ask questions about rising property taxes, but you must walk the line of being a resource and protecting your liability. Read more.
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