An analysis of 500 urban counties found that 1 in 11 parcels is corporate-owned, but the share is much higher in areas where “mega-investors” have proliferated.  ​Read More

Investors expect the central bank to cut short-term interest rates by 25 basis points — but the Fed’s economic projections could keep mortgage rates sticky.  ​Read More

The average buyer agent commission was 2.42% in Q3 — up from 2.36% last year after the NAR settlement took effect, according to a new Redfin data analysis.  ​Read More

A recent survey of prospective buyers found that most are motivated to close in the next year, and many are willing to pay more for certain amenities.  ​Read More

Following the company’s acquisition of Redfin, CEO Varun Krishna believes Rocket will integrate the homebuying process “at a scale the industry has never seen.”  ​Read More

Think you’re immune from regulatory scrutiny? Recent litigation involving agents and teams suggests otherwise. But there’s a very simple way to avoid liability.  ​Read More

A watchdog agency will review whether FHFA officials “misused” federal resources to target political foes; Fannie Mae discontinues its National Housing Survey.  ​Read More

Agents, don’t fear AI, advises tech expert Matt Britton — the more you use it to tackle busywork, the more time you’ll have for clients.  ​Read More

Plus, ERA Blanchard & Rosetto grows in Connecticut with the acquisition of Wallace & Tetreault Realty; Engel & Völkers opens a new shop in Akron, Ohio.  ​Read More

With the U.S. economy at a crossroads, real estate economists have differing home sales forecasts for 2026 — but most expect mortgage rates to continue to drop.  ​Read More