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- Tech Pulse: eXp’s digital twins; building AI compliance for lendersby Jonathan Delozier on August 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Executives from eXp Realty discuss the use of digital twins, while a new survey offers the chance to weigh in on AI implementation.
- Is the real estate industry getting its antitrust enforcement wish?by Brooklee Han on August 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Many real estate professionals hoped for weaker antitrust scrutiny from a Trump DOJ, and so far it appears they are getting their wish.
- Pittsburgh, Cleveland top global metro affordability listby Jonathan Delozier on August 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Homebuyers can purchase nearly six homes in Cleveland or Pittsburgh for the price of one in San Francisco, according to data.
- Homebuyers seek independent research, but still want a real estate agentby Brooklee Han on August 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Cotality data shows that 73% of homebuyers are conducting their own research, but 88% still want a human agent advising them.
- Home purchase cancellations hit 8-year highby Jonathan Delozier on August 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Texas and Florida, the nation’s top states for new-home construction, also had some of the highest cancellation rates.
- Bright MLS, Williamsburg MLS launch data shareby Brooklee Han on August 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This data share provides Bright MLS subscribers with access to listings and buyers throughout much of Virginia.
- eXp Realty embraces digital twin tech to transform workflowsby Jonathan Delozier on August 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
CEO Leo Pareja and International Director Felix Bravo said the tech is allowing for faster and smarter work across global time zones.
- Rising insurance costs cut into buyer affordabilityby Brooklee Han on August 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Housing inventory and mortgage rates are center stage in the discussion of affordability, but what about homeowners’ insurance?
- ERA Real Estate expands in Coloradoby Jonathan Delozier on August 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The acquired firm has developed a reputation for serving high-end buyers and sellers in the resort town of Vail, Colorado.
- Survey: Job insecurity leading to home purchase delaysby Jonathan Delozier on August 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Two-in-three workers were somewhat or very confident in their job security, in line with 2024 findings from the Pew Research Center.
- Existing home sales rise in July after a rock bottom Juneby Brooklee Han on August 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Data from NAR shows that existing home sales rose 2.0% from June to July, while housing inventory was up 15.7% annually.
- Former DOJ official blames lobbyist for weaker antitrust scrutinyby Brooklee Han on August 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Is the real estate industry getting its wish for less antitrust enforcement from the DOJ under the Trump administration?
- Existing home sales surprise with positive growth in Julyby Logan Mohtashami on August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The NAR Existing home sales report in July exceeded monthly estimates and demonstrated year-over-year growth.
- New Western CEO says the firm beat OpenDoor as nation’s largest homebuyer in Q2 2025by Brooklee Han on August 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The real estate investment marketplace surpassed Opendoor as the nation’s largest homebuyer during the second quarter of 2025.
- The real estate broker’s edge: Turning real estate education into your recruiting strategyby HW Media Content Studio on August 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Learn how to recruit and retain agents using Colibri Real Estate’s tools and training resources.
- Tech startup offering AI-driven property level risk modelingby Jonathan Delozier on August 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Instead of relying on zip code-based risk maps and subjective human judgment, FutureProof’s algorithm analyzes property-specific details.
- Coldwell Banker’s Jason Waugh on seizing real estate opportunityby Tracey Velt on August 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Jason Waugh, the president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, spoke with HousingWire about what it takes to succeed in real estate today.
- First American: Existing home sales remain subduedby Jonathan Delozier on August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Inventory in July was nearly 20% higher than a year ago, yet the flow of new listings rose only 5% compared with 2024.
- How to guide real estate buyers through mortgage rate changesby Luke Babich on August 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In September, it’s likely the Fed will lower rates, but constantly shifting rates can be difficult for buyers to comprehend. Here’s a guide.
- Alanna.ai wants to help title agents with the new FinCEN rulesby Brooklee Han on August 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The AI firm launched enhancements to its Smart Forms designed to take some of the hassle out of the new reporting requirements