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NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
10 hours ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Real Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame

Popular real estate listings in Brooklyn this week include a range of properties from affordable co-ops to luxury row houses.
#real-estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

First-time buyers shrinking presence what it means for agents

The decline of first-time buyers to 21% shifts real estate agents' focus from volume to expertise and long-term client relationships.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

If days on market is optional, what else is being hidden?

Private listing networks create confusion and limit market exposure, ultimately hurting sellers and buyers by obscuring true market conditions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

First-time buyers shrinking presence what it means for agents

The decline of first-time buyers to 21% shifts real estate agents' focus from volume to expertise and long-term client relationships.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours ago

Homeowners Insurance is Reshaping the Real Estate Transaction

Rising homeowners' insurance costs are reshaping the homebuying process, introducing uncertainty and affecting borrower eligibility.
#housing-market
fromFortune
3 days ago
SF real estate

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
SF real estate

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Housing inventory rises, but sellers are still adjusting pricing

The spring housing market shows rising inventory and new listings, but pricing remains stagnant, indicating a timing issue between supply and seller expectations.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
20 hours ago

Housing demand shockingly positive even as the Iran war continues

Housing demand rebounded last week despite higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, indicating a positive trend in the housing market.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

The shortage of starter homes in America is primarily due to mortgage industry practices that favor larger loans over affordable housing.
SF real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

The housing markets in Florida and Texas are experiencing a significant buyer's market shift, with sellers outnumbering buyers substantially.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Housing inventory rises, but sellers are still adjusting pricing

The spring housing market shows rising inventory and new listings, but pricing remains stagnant, indicating a timing issue between supply and seller expectations.
Miami food
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Florida's influx of rich residents is killing the middle class and housing market | Fortune

Florida's housing market is shifting as wealthy transplants drive up prices, pushing out middle-class workers and reshaping affordability.
fromTravel + Leisure
13 hours ago

9 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in North Carolina, According to Local Real Estate Experts

The Tar Heel State is well-known for its diverse landscapes, so you're not limited to just one kind of escape. On the western side of the state, the Appalachian Mountains are filled with home-away-from-home cabins.
Boston real estate
New York City
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

N.Y.C. Homeowners Can Now Apply for Up to $395,000 to Add a Dwelling Unit

New York City homeowners can apply for the Plus One ADU program, offering financial assistance to add accessory dwelling units.
Careers
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Stop leading with your real estate pitch, start with these 5 questions

Great agents prioritize listening over speaking to build trust and long-term client relationships from the first interaction.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

States' deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

EquityProtect launched a Scorecard to track deed theft and property title fraud legislation across all states, revealing significant vulnerabilities in property protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on help to buy: entrenching housing inequalities, rather than helping | Editorial

The biggest winners from the Conservatives' help to buy scheme were high-earners who were already likely to buy a house, with the top 10% of earners receiving the largest cash benefit.
UK politics
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
SF politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center logged 1,008,597 cyber-enabled crime complaints, with losses surpassing $20.8 billion, marking a 26% rise from the prior year.
Information security
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
LA real estate

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

fromFortune
4 days ago
NYC real estate

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Homeowners shift toward stay and upgrade' mindset, Citizens finds

Homeowners prioritize financial security and renovations over relocation, with a strong demand for home improvement and a need for better financing education.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Webinar | First-time homebuyer educational webinar with a Florida focus! | amNewYork

A virtual webinar will help first-time homebuyers in Florida navigate the homeownership process on May 12.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

Honesty and gratitude are key when sharing news of homeownership with friends who may not have the same opportunities.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

The average age of first-time homebuyers remains in the mid-30s, with declining home ownership affecting all age groups equally.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Homeowners shift toward stay and upgrade' mindset, Citizens finds

Homeowners prioritize financial security and renovations over relocation, with a strong demand for home improvement and a need for better financing education.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Webinar | First-time homebuyer educational webinar with a Florida focus! | amNewYork

A virtual webinar will help first-time homebuyers in Florida navigate the homeownership process on May 12.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Manhattan foreclosures reach their lowest point in 4 years - while 2 other boroughs hit peaks

Brooklyn's foreclosure filings dropped 45%, driven by legal changes, while Manhattan sees a rise in pre-foreclosure activity.
#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn News: A Prospect Heights Housing Lottery

Affordable housing lottery opens for a new development in Prospect Heights with 258 apartments and various amenities.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.
Miami food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Crowded, costly, and complicated: 3 former Floridians explain why they left the state

Florida's rising cost of living and infrastructure strain have led some residents, like Kimberly Jones, to relocate to more affordable states.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Mortgage Rates Idle While Spring Homebuying Season Stalls

Mortgage interest rates have stabilized around 6.10% amid ongoing economic uncertainty and the Iran conflict.
#home-buying
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Home Equity Emerges as a Generational Growth Strategy for Originators

Home equity is becoming a key strategy for lenders as homeowners seek liquidity without refinancing low-rate mortgages.
fromwww.brownstoner.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn Open Houses: A Park Slope Limestone

The open house at 531 1st Street in Park Slope is priced at $7.5 million and will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 12-1 p.m., by appointment only.
NYC real estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA apartment owners on split court decision over relocation, evictions: Still not enough to justify investment

AAGLA's partial legal victory against Los Angeles ordinances offers some relief but highlights ongoing regulatory challenges for multifamily property owners.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | Rare Brooklyn carriage house lists for $5.8M on a hidden street where homes almost never sell

A historic 19th-century carriage house in Brooklyn Heights is on the market for $5.795 million.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

We may finally be near the bottom of the mortgage market cycle

The mortgage industry is cyclical, requiring a focus on fundamentals during unstable times to ensure long-term success.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Newark housing market outpaces cooling New Jersey

Newark's real estate market is thriving due to increased demand, luxury developments, and its proximity to Manhattan, despite historical stigmas.
Real estate
fromKOMO
2 days ago

Office market on road to recovery thanks to tighter supply rather than booming demand

The office market is rebounding with strong leasing activity, decreased vacancy rates, and rising rents, indicating a post-pandemic recovery.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

ICE First Look shows mortgage delinquencies fall in March 2026

Mortgage performance improved in March 2026 with declining delinquencies and rising prepayment activity, despite higher serious delinquencies and foreclosure inventories.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
#dr-horton
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What earnings for America's largest homebuilder reveal about the housing market

D.R. Horton reduced unsold completed homes from 8,400 in Q2 2025 to 5,500 in Q2 2026 by managing inventory and adjusting starts.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

D.R. Horton executed again, and smaller builders feel the squeeze

D.R. Horton demonstrates strong performance amid a challenging housing market, marked by profitability and order growth despite affordability constraints.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What earnings for America's largest homebuilder reveal about the housing market

D.R. Horton reduced unsold completed homes from 8,400 in Q2 2025 to 5,500 in Q2 2026 by managing inventory and adjusting starts.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

D.R. Horton executed again, and smaller builders feel the squeeze

D.R. Horton demonstrates strong performance amid a challenging housing market, marked by profitability and order growth despite affordability constraints.
#tax-policy
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If you want housing abundance, let the market work

Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Philosophy
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Is It Finally Time to Put Homebuyers First in Real Estate Tech?

Proptech startups prioritized revenue from real estate agents and brokerages rather than end-users, resulting in technology that optimizes intermediary efficiency instead of consumer benefit.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Sound Off: Do you ever virtually stage listings? What are the pros and cons?

Virtual staging is a cost-effective alternative to traditional staging, enhancing buyer visualization while presenting challenges in emotional connection.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Auction.com Q1 2026 foreclosure activity nears pre-COVID levels

REO auction volume increased, indicating a gradual return of distressed inventory and stronger buyer demand compared to foreclosure auctions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing

More investor deals are struggling to meet standard DSCR due to high home prices and transitional properties, leading to increased interest in No-Ratio financing.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market

The home inspection industry is evolving, impacting mortgage processes through standard thermal imaging and video walkthrough reports.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market - and pulling away from the pack | Fortune

Older Millennials have become the highest-earning home buyers, leveraging home equity to upgrade to larger properties.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Presupposition is the mistake: Why housing marketing doesn't meet the bar

Marketing in housing fails to create demand, assuming people desire homeownership without addressing their actual preferences for flexibility and freedom.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Private listings are polarizing real estate, here is a path forward

Private listings create financial incentives for brokerages to keep homes off the MLS and sell in-house, earning both sides of commission, which must be transparently disclosed to sellers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

What real estate agents need to know about the Spring housing market

Employment data influences housing activity through household confidence and purchasing power, but mortgage rates are primarily driven by Treasury yields and inflation expectations rather than individual jobs reports.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How off-market deals and investor demand are reshaping residential real estate

Off-market networks, investor competition, regulatory shifts, and portal rivalry are transforming agents' roles and making home buying harder for first-time buyers.
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