As AI grabs headlines, the real cash flows to housing's core economics
Proptech capital is increasingly moving into real estate's financial backbone
Mar 24
A new platform says you don’t need an agent to sell your home
Ownli takes aim at commissions with an agent-optional model
Mar 24
Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead
The latest data doesn’t yet reflect oil price spikes tied to the Iran conflict
Mar 23
As AI adoption grows, MLSs emerge as validators of new agent tech tools
Miami Realtors is focusing on safe, compliant AI tools as usage among agents surges
Mar 20
NAR political spending targets Texas as 2026 midterm races heat up
From PAC checks to ad buys, Texas dominates the map
Mar 20
State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools
The rollout aims to cut platform fatigue and speed up how agents work
Mar 19
ChatGPT helps Florida seller skip agent, close in 5 days
By combining AI with a flat-fee MLS and attorney, one seller saved thousands in commission
Mar 17
Build-to-rent operators are trading rent cuts for perks and experience
Free rent isn’t gone, but it’s no longer the main attraction
Mar 17
Lennar profits fall 56% as affordability pressures hit new home sales
High mortgage rates and buyer incentives are squeezing builder margins
Mar 16
Better claims its new AI app can underwrite some mortgage loans in 47 seconds
Better’s Tinman platform brings conversational AI to mortgage underwriting
Mar 13
Nation’s 2nd largest MLS expands no-cost access to AI property intelligence platform
CRMLS joins a growing number of MLS operators experimenting with AI tools
Mar 12
This Canadian broker built an AI assistant to run his back office
Broker Daniel Foch built an AI real estate assistant using the open-source platform OpenClaw
Mar 12
New Redfin data reveals top destinations for buyer relocations
Florida remains the nation’s top relocation destination
Mar 11
Portland tries a new affordable housing fix: paying homeowners to rent spare rooms
The 12-month program pays homeowners up to $1K to rent spare rooms
Mar 10
The internet says agents are doomed (again). Here’s what’s actually happening
Social media says real estate agents are finished. The reality is more nuanced
Mar 10
Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets
Big funding rounds continue to shape the proptech investment landscape
Mar 6
AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic
The FHFA ordered the GSEs to drop the AI provider after a dispute over usage restrictions
Mar 4
Class action accuses lender of unsolicited AI-generated cold calls
Even small AI outreach campaigns can carry outsized legal exposure
Feb 27
CertifID grows platform from fraud prevention to closing management
The wire fraud prevention firm is adding AI-powered payoff ordering, document workflows and digital payments to consolidate the closing process
Feb 26
Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage
CEO Kaz Nejatian confirms mortgage beta as Opendoor pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end homebuying ecosystem
Feb 26