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Seller’s markets nearly vanish as homebuyer count hits record low
The gap between sellers and buyers widened in October, giving buyers more negotiating power than at any point in Redfin’s records
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Multifamily developer sentiment sours, despite regional rays of hope
Supply-side headwinds are weighing on apartment and condo developers: NAHB
Housing sector misses out as AI-fueled economy accelerates
As a share of GDP, home building remains well below historical norms

World Cup revealed hotels’ reliance on rates
All 14 World Cup markets recorded higher revenue per available room than a year earlier
Treasury renews Opportunity Zones program, designates 6,576 census tracts
The designations, effective Jan. 1, 2027, include 2,594 rural census tracts and will remain in place for 10 years
Once a niche market, industrial outdoor storage sites are now all the rage
The small storage facilities that hold everything from trucks to generators are proving crucial to data center construction

Networked supervision is transforming mortgage oversight
State regulators have designed a system to address emerging risks and protect consumers

Insurance has become part of the credit box





When a jumbo ARM makes more sense than a 30-year fixed
Home flippers see first rise in profit margins in two years
Total flipped-home sales were almost 9% lower than a year ago, however, as real estate investors adjust to a tricky market
Real estate investors face ‘key test’ as sentiment falls to record low
Rental rates and home prices are falling in core markets as mortgage rates creep higher and investor restrictions take effect
Midwest bullishness offsets subdued investor confidence
Survey findings show investors brushing off Iran war impacts as conflict drags on
Price declines, demand uncertainty muddy outlook for fix-and-flip investors
Regional divides emerge as flippers in Texas and Florida face supply-side competition and price softening
Renovation lending lingering bright spot in dour home building outlook
Slow demand, trade uncertainty and shifting capital fuel market in flux
Home seller profit margins sink to five-year low
But after years of outsized returns, sellers still cashed in big during the first quarter
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Small investors gain ground as real estate financing evolves
A new report from Realtor.com says real estate investors are outperforming typical homebuyers in 2026

Despite declining lender communication, mortgage borrower satisfaction holds steady
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