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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Did you ever get the feeling that artificial intelligence is often more effective than genuine human intelligence? This explains why too many people are relying on AI tools to get input on everything from writing books to romantic advice. Thus, I...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
The AI tool has some surprisingly specific predictions about next year’s housing environment. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decelerate While Active Listings Rise
It was a slow August across the Mid-Atlantic region served by Bright MLS, with 19,191 total closed sales, a 3.6% year-over-year decline. Pending home sales were down 5.8% from August 2025, while the number of home showings was down by 5.5%. Active listings at the end...
Maine Home Sales Declined 10% in August While Prices Increased
Maine’s housing market took a summertime slump, with 1,542 existing single-family homes being sold in August, a 10.09% year-over-year decline. The Maine Association of Realtors (MAR) observed that although sales were in a tailspin, prices were in ascension. The August...
San Francisco Mayor Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ to Mitigate Elevated Housing Costs
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared a “rent emergency” for the city and unveiled six new ordinances designed to delay evictions, limit the level of rent increases forced upon residents, and increase funding for nonprofit lawyers who represent tenants in...
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Did Mortgage Rates Top 7%? It Depends on Your Data Source
Mortgage News Daily, an online housing industry publication and mortgage rate tracking platform, reported the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now at 7.07%. Continue Reading Did Mortgage Rates Top 7%? It Depends on Your Data Source
National Luxury Housing Threshold Down During August
“Luxury is not defined by one national price point,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading National Luxury Housing Threshold Down During August
Lawsuits Filed Against 9-Person Team Behind Texas Deed Theft Ring
The lawsuits detailed how the alleged fraudsters forged paperwork to acquire deeds to at least 10 homes and them sold or rented them to unsuspecting tenants. Continue Reading Lawsuits Filed Against 9-Person Team Behind Texas Deed Theft Ring
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Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decelerate While Active Listings Rise
Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant blamed the weak August data on economic burdens. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decelerate While Active Listings Rise
Maine Home Sales Declined 10% in August While Prices Increased
“Across Maine, we tend to see motivated and focused sellers and buyers as we move into the cooler months,” said MAR’s Judy Oberg. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Declined 10% in August While Prices Increased
San Francisco Mayor Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ to Mitigate Elevated Housing Costs
“Rising rents are making it harder for the people who have built their lives here to stay here,” Lurie said. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ to Mitigate Elevated Housing Costs
Did Mortgage Rates Top 7%? It Depends on Your Data Source
Mortgage News Daily, an online housing industry publication and mortgage rate tracking platform, reported the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now at 7.07%. Continue Reading Did Mortgage Rates Top 7%? It Depends on Your Data Source
National Luxury Housing Threshold Down During August
“Luxury is not defined by one national price point,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading National Luxury Housing Threshold Down During August
Lawsuits Filed Against 9-Person Team Behind Texas Deed Theft Ring
The lawsuits detailed how the alleged fraudsters forged paperwork to acquire deeds to at least 10 homes and them sold or rented them to unsuspecting tenants. Continue Reading Lawsuits Filed Against 9-Person Team Behind Texas Deed Theft Ring
Report: Property Insurance Accounts for 9.6% of Average Mortgage Payment
While property insurance costs rose 8.7% annually, ICE noted cost increases eased from 11.4% at the start of the year and a peak of 15.1% at the end of 2024. Continue Reading Report: Property Insurance Accounts for 9.6% of Average Mortgage Payment
Existing Home Sales Slowed in August Despite a Nearly 7-Year Inventory High
NAR’s Housing Affordability Index registered at 104.7, up from 101.2 a year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Slowed in August Despite a Nearly 7-Year Inventory High
Jerome Powell Sells Maryland Mansion for $7.2 Million
The property features a 7,155-square-foot waterfront mansion with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Continue Reading Jerome Powell Sells Maryland Mansion for $7.2 Million