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Econ Review: A Look at July’s Key Market Data
Editor’s note: Econ Review is a roundup of the housing and economic market data reports released during the month. As the first half of 2026 has come to a close, the larger expectations for the housing market may not necessarily have been met, but optimism remains. 2026 was originally expected to be a year of…
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CEO Panel: Taking the Risk Out of AI
Above, from left, Rajeev Sajja, Marki Lemons Ryhal, Charles Oppler, Amy Gromowski and Matthew Rathbun AI usage has increased exponentially over the past year, as brokers and agents implement the technology to increase efficiency, enhance relationships and modernize marketing. But with AI’s advantages come a variety of risks as we plunge into new territory. In…
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Why the Best Real Estate Marketing Strategies Still Include Direct Mail in 2026
In 2026, real estate marketing is more competitive than ever. Homeowners are bombarded with emails, social media ads, text messages and online promotions every day. While digital marketing remains essential, many agents are rediscovering the value of a strategy that has delivered results for decades: Direct mail. The difference is that today’s direct mail campaigns…
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Weakening Job Market Raises Rate Uncertainty as Housing Market Chugs
A resilient labor market may finally be bowing under the pressure of back-and-forth tariffs, the now five-month-long war against Iran and inflationary pressure on wages, with the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting a decrease of 23,000 payrolls in July with downward revisions of previous months. Most sectors lost jobs, with healthcare a notable…
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Family feud: London estate agent Winkworth sues chair over plot with wife to oust son from board - facilitiesmanagement-now.com
Senator Elizabeth Warren Calls Out Compass, MRED in Rebuke of Private Listings
Democratic firebrand Elizabeth Warren is joining a handful of other lawmakers in calling out Compass and MRED for their private-listing centered partnership, penning a letter with accusations that their practices could “perpetuate” discrimination and make housing harder to access. First reported by Realtor.com®, the letter is the second time in about two weeks that federal…
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The 10 Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold - Robb Report
Does the Draft London Plan truly recognise the value and viability of co-living in London? - Savills
Portugal can become one of the great technological centers of Europe. - The Portugal News
This Rhode Island city is 'one of New England’s best places to retire' - The Providence Journal
Sales of London new build homes plummet: Why is nobody buying them? - London Evening Standard
Increased Market Share Fuels Q2 Results for Rocket, Despite ‘Toughest Spring Market in Years’
Despite fierce headwinds driven by the war in Iran and still-rising mortgage rates, Rocket Companies reported impressive gains during its Q2 earnings call on August 6, thanks in large part to reaching “record levels” in both purchase and refinance quarterly marketshare. “It was one of the toughest spring housing markets in years,” said Rocket Companies…
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