California Passed Prop 37: Buyers of New Homes Could Put Just 3% Down
November 6, 2026
Mortgage Rates Fell After the Midterms, but a Lender Expects More Swings
November 5, 2026
Is the Housing Market Serving All Americans?
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Brokerages Adapt to Agent Retention and Market Shifts in 2027
California Passed Prop 37: Buyers of New Homes Could Put Just 3% Down
Mortgage Rates Fell After the Midterms, but a Lender Expects More Swings
Is the Housing Market Serving All Americans?
Luxury Real Estate Shifts: Buyer Priorities and Market Dynamics in 2026
Market News
Home Prices Rose in August but Fell Behind Inflation
Case-Shiller shows national home prices up 2.1% from a year ago, while inflation ran at 3.4%. Adjusted for inflation, prices have now fallen for 15 months in a row.
RealNews Staff · October 28, 2026
Housing Market Slows as High Rates Impact Buyer Activity
The U.S. housing market experienced a slowdown in September, driven by persistent high mortgage rates. Pending home sales declined significantly, and overall transactions fell year over year. A divergence emerged, with luxury homes outperforming starter properties, reflecting varied buyer financial capacities.
RealNews Staff · October 27, 2026
Pending Home Sales Hit a Record Low in September
Contract signings fell 7.3% in September to the lowest level since the index began in 2001. All four regions fell, led by the West, as the 30-year rate climbed to 7.40%.
RealNews Staff · October 21, 2026
K-Shaped Housing Market Deepens Amidst Rising Mortgage Rates and Seller-Buyer Gap
The housing market shows a clear 'K-shaped' divide as high mortgage rates persist. Sellers now significantly outnumber buyers, creating the widest gap since 2013, despite a slight uptick in existing home sales data that may not yet reflect the full impact of current rates. New home purchases also fell sharply.
RealNews Staff · October 17, 2026
Technology
Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Real Estate from Infrastructure to Operations
Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating into the real estate sector, driving efficiency, automating tasks, and influencing development strategies.
RealNews Staff · September 30, 2026
Real Estate Tech Shifts: AI Integration, Proptech Job Cuts, New Tools
AI is central to brokerage operations, with wider integration planned. Proptech job postings fell 59%. New tools enhance agent capabilities.
RealNews Staff · September 20, 2026
Proptech Sees Strong Investment and Strategic Acquisitions in September 2026
Real estate technology shows robust growth in September 2026. Veridue secured €3.44 million, Smarli over CHF 2 million, and HomeVestors acquired BlueSquIDX. AI and integrated solutions are boosting efficiency.
RealNews Staff · September 10, 2026
AI Holdouts Nearly Extinct as Real Estate Embraces New Tech
AI adoption is now widespread in real estate. New platforms like HouseMe.ai and Diald are transforming consumer and investor experiences. Integrated solutions define market futures.
RealNews Staff · August 11, 2026
Agent & Broker
Brokerages Adapt to Agent Retention and Market Shifts in 2027
Brokerage recruiting fell 57% in 2026. Agent retention is critical. REMAX anticipates a challenging 2027. Compass offers new agent benefits. Zillow shifts its buyer connection strategy.
RealNews Staff · November 8, 2026
Antitrust Suits and Agent Movement Reshape Brokerage Rules
Antitrust suits are hitting real estate, with Compass challenging CRMLS listing rules and Senators pushing an FTC investigation. Brokerages expand, but agents face tough clawbacks.
RealNews Staff · October 19, 2026
Fed Rate Hike Creates Buyer's Market, Challenges Agents
The Federal Reserve's rate hike to 3.75%-4% is reshaping the housing market. Agents must adapt to increased buyer power and evolving professional liability.
RealNews Staff · September 19, 2026
A 30-Year Broker Says This Market Is Harder Than 2008
James Hardin of Able Financial has worked through three housing cycles. He says the crash years were easier than today, because back then the deals existed.
RealNews Staff · September 15, 2026
Opinion
Is the Housing Market Serving All Americans?
Experts question the housing market's design, citing rising costs and limited supply. Professors from Marquette University discuss how the market prioritizes property values over serving working individuals, urging a shift in focus. Local trends are key.
RealNews Staff · November 5, 2026
Affordability Crisis: Supply, Not Looser Lending, Holds the Key
The housing market faces persistent affordability challenges, with rising mortgage rates and stagnant wages making homeownership elusive for many. Addressing supply shortages through strategic construction and zoning reform is crucial. Looser lending will not solve the core issue.
RealNews Staff · October 6, 2026
Market Divergence: Buyers Gain Power Amidst Slowing Sales
The U.S. housing market shows a growing divide. Buyers find more inventory and negotiating power, but fewer purchases occur as sales dip and financing tightens.
RealNews Staff · September 26, 2026
Buyers Gain Influence as Housing Market Shifts in August 2026
The U.S. housing market is at a turning point, with buyers finding new opportunities. Cooling inflation and steady mortgage rates, combined with more motivated sellers, create a more favorable environment for purchasers.
RealNews Staff · August 27, 2026
Market Shifts Demand Professional Diligence and Adaptability
Rising mortgage rates and private listings reshape the real estate market, impacting buyers and sellers. Professionals must prioritize documentation and education to navigate evolving dynamics.
RealNews Staff · July 28, 2026
Building Trust and Psychological Safety: The Core of Real Estate Success
In an evolving real estate market, success hinges on trust, expertise, and psychological safety. Agents must prioritize client relationships over AI valuations.
RealNews Staff · July 18, 2026
Mid-2026 Housing Market: A Decisive Shift Towards Buyers
The first half of 2026 reveals a significant turn in the housing market, with conditions increasingly favoring homebuyers. Despite affordability concerns, a majority of Americans now view homeownership as superior to renting, signaling a pivotal moment for prospective buyers. Industry players are also adapting to these evolving dynamics.
RealNews Staff · June 28, 2026
Navigating Housing Market Pressures: From Tax Proposals to Geopolitical Shifts
The U.S. housing market faces complex challenges, from affordability issues to external economic pressures. New proposals and ongoing conflicts shape its future.
RealNews Staff · May 29, 2026
Real Estate Investment: Navigating the Shifting Market of 2026
Navigating the 2026 real estate market requires strategic insight. Despite rising mortgage rates, opportunities persist. Experts urge buyers and agents to challenge norms and seek hidden value.
RealNews Staff · May 9, 2026
Navigating 2026 Housing: Affordability Challenges and Tech-Driven Solutions
The 2026 housing market faces persistent affordability hurdles and inventory shortages. High interest rates and rising prices reshape buyer strategies. Technology, especially AI, offers crucial tools for agents and consumers to navigate these complex conditions and improve market efficiency.
RealNews Staff · March 30, 2026
Private Listings Are Hurting Consumers. Here is Why NAR Must Act
The rise of off-market listings threatens transparency and fair access in the real estate market.
RealNews Staff · March 12, 2026
Why Real Estate Agents Who Ignore AI Will Be Left Behind in 2027
Artificial intelligence is no longer a novelty in real estate. It is becoming the foundation of how the best agents operate.
RealNews Staff · March 7, 2026
The FinCEN Anti-Money-Laundering Rule Is Now Law — and the Industry Is Dangerously Unprepared
The rule requiring cash transaction reporting in real estate took effect March 1. Most agents still don't know it exists, and the compliance window is already closing.
RealNews Staff · March 17, 2026
The 'Overdevelopment' Argument Is Destroying America's Cities
Blaming new construction for neighborhood change obscures the simple math: the U.S. needs millions more homes than it is building, and NIMBYism is making the crisis worse.
RealNews Staff · February 2, 2026
The Real Estate Licensing System Is Broken — And It Is Hurting Consumers
Most states require more training hours to become a cosmetologist than a real estate agent. The result is an industry with too many underqualified practitioners and not enough accountability.
RealNews Staff · February 16, 2026
Stop Pretending There Are Easy Fixes for the Housing Crisis — There Are Not
Rent control, investor restrictions, and first-time buyer credits are political responses to a crisis that can only be solved by building significantly more homes.
RealNews Staff · March 3, 2026
One Year After Commission Transparency Rules: What Actually Changed?
The industry predicted chaos. Consumer advocates predicted revolution. The reality, one year on, is more nuanced — and more instructive — than either side expected.
RealNews Staff · March 17, 2026