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| HouseCanary Files for Bankruptcy, With Long-Running Lawsuit in Focus | ||
| 9/24/2026 3:41 PM | ||
| Only a few months after making headlines across both trade and mainstream media for a Google partnership described as (potentially) transformative for real estate, housing data firm HouseCanary filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey federal court this week, as the company seemingly navigates a messy decades-long court fight. According to the ...Read More | ||
| 6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI | ||
| 9/24/2026 2:42 PM | ||
| One in five prospective buyers and current homeowners used AI tools or chatbots for housing research during the previous year, according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report. Usage reached 32% among Gen Z and 28% among millennials. Of those who used AI, 57% asked it to estimate affordability, mortgage payments or closing costs....Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Hit 2-Year Peak as War Continues to Hinder Economy | ||
| 9/24/2026 2:31 PM | ||
| The Iran War continues to weigh on the economy, and in turn the housing market, with mortgage rates this week peaking to “the highest level since May 2024,” as noted by Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.0...Read More | ||
| Joining United a Game-Changer for Multi-State Brokerage | ||
| 9/24/2026 1:40 PM | ||
| Above, Allison James Estates and Homes Vice President Jessica Crumbaugh (left); CEO Matthew Crumbaugh (center); COO Victoria Mudie (right) Matthew Crumbaugh CEO Allison James Estates and Homes Port Charlotte, Florida https://www.allisonjamesinc.com Regions served: California, Florida, Maryland, D.C., Nevada, Texas, Massachusetts and Virginia Yea...Read More | ||
| Breaking the Mold on Traditional Franchise Models | ||
| 9/24/2026 1:37 PM | ||
| At a time when consolidation is reshaping the real estate industry, and more brokers and entrepreneurs are looking for alternatives to one-size-fits-all franchise models, Iron Valley Real Estate (IVRE) is charting a different course. Under the leadership of CEO Rob Cleapor, the company has built its reputation around impact—creating an environme...Read More | ||
| New-Home Sales Slowly Rise; Midwest Grows Nearly 85% | ||
| 9/24/2026 12:24 PM | ||
| Elevated construction costs and global issues affecting trade have pushed the housing market to new lows as of late. But the latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau show that 2026 may not end on a disappointing note—at least in one sector. For August, sales of new… The post Read More | ||
| New Jersey Bill Takes Aim at Listing-Photo Removal After Home Sales as Privacy Concerns Mount | ||
| 9/24/2026 12:05 PM | ||
| A new bill in New Jersey seeks to protect homebuyers’ privacy by removing interior listing photos from public MLS feeds after a home is sold. The bill, introduced in the New Jersey State Assembly earlier this month, requires real estate brokers to provide an image removal request form to homebuyers before the date of sale… The post ...Read More | ||
| Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market | ||
| 9/23/2026 2:17 PM | ||
| No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those c...Read More | ||
| Stellar MLS Expands into Hernando County, Florida | ||
| 9/23/2026 2:09 PM | ||
| Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discont...Read More | ||
| Are the Scales Tipping Toward Buyers? Reports Say Maybe | ||
| 9/23/2026 1:50 PM | ||
| In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower…
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