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Serious interest in buying a home grew more than four times faster than home sales this spring, according to Zillow.

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.…

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The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage reached 7.03 percent on Thursday, strengthening predictions of a weak fall homebuying season.

Contributor “Tracey, the Safety Lady,” Hawkins warns that agents and consumers need to look both ways before using crypto for real estate transactions.

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 7.03%…

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Ryan Serhant: "The top agents in real estate do not DIY their health coverage any more than they DIY their corporate structure."

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 Years in real estate: 17 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 725…

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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 environment where entrepreneurs can maintain…

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The Homeownership Promise Act offers hopeful homebuyers a 5 to 1 down payment savings match, maxing out at $50,000.

US new home sales rise to eight-month high in August  idahobusinessreview.com

US new home sales rise to eight-month high in August  Idaho Business Review

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…

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J.P. Morgan Agrees 465K SF Pre-Let With Jane Street: The London Deal Sheet  Bisnow

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…

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Douglas Elliman, Offerpad, Discovery Land Company and The Agency announced leadership appointments in September as brokerages added agents, teams and offices, according to company releases.

Google's real estate data partner HouseCanary and five affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday in New Jersey.

Mitsui Fudosan Launches £1.1 Billion British Library Project in Central London With Completion Set for 2032  The Japan News

Spelthorne’s property portfolio slumps by further £98m  Green Street News

Term Sheet: Cheyne’s European credit milestone; Avila’s homebuilding fund; Corebridge’s Manhattan venture  pei-privaterealestate.com

Is fall the right time to buy a home? Real estate experts weigh in  usatoday.com