Author Archives: Nick Pipitone

Lofty launches AI tool to turn CRM contacts into seller leads

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Lofty launches Homeowner Agent, an AI tool that identifies seller intent in CRM databases and automates lead nurturing to help agents win more listings. Continue reading →

Job cuts climb in March, with AI emerging as a growing factor

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U.S. job cuts rose in March, and AI emerged as a key driver, while layoffs spread across industries and hiring rebounded on seasonal demand. Continue reading →

Do abortion bans affect housing markets? New data says ‘yes’

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New research shows abortion bans may be reshaping housing markets, with slower rent growth and rising vacancies in affected states after Dobbs. Continue reading →

How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season

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Gas prices top $4 as the Iran conflict drives oil higher, pushing mortgage rates up and threatening housing affordability during the critical spring market. Continue reading →

Rechat lands Webby nomination, putting proptech on a bigger stage

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Rechat earns a 2026 Webby Award nomination, positioning its AI-powered real estate platform alongside top software including Pinterest and Framer. Continue reading →

Google searches for ‘can’t sell house’ hit an alarming high

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Rising inventory, high mortgage rates and a growing seller-buyer gap leave homes sitting longer on the market. Continue reading →

KB Home says the Iran war is already ‘weighing on the consumer’

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The war in Iran’s impact on the housing market is emerging as KB Home reports weaker demand, lower earnings and rising uncertainty. Continue reading →

Inside Real Estate wants to fix the response lag killing deals

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Inside Real Estate has unveiled Streams, a mobile AI app that surfaces high-intent leads and is meant to helped agents close deals faster. Continue reading →

Home flipping isn’t dead, but the easy money is gone

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Home flipping profits are at a near-20-year low. New data shows shrinking margins, shifting demand and how investors are adapting in 2026. Continue reading →

Lux real estate meets the open sea as Elliman launches yacht division

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Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts, expanding into yacht brokerage and charters as it targets ultra-high-net-worth clients. Continue reading →