Monthly Gains in Leading Economic Indicators Revert in June
As 2026 moves forward amid rising inflation and a fairly soft labor market, are leading indicators pointing to a better...
Legislative Round-Up: Seattle Considering ‘Do Not Solicit’ Protection; VA Loans Face Possible Change in Congress
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate...
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...
How to Stay Cool During Summer Showings
The Summer selling season is here, which means it’s not just your sales figures that could heat up. As you go about your daily business during sunny or, worst case, scorching days, here are some simple tips for staying cool. Read more.
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