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Interactive: Where immigration shored up waning housing demand

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In this series of maps and tables, Intel explores which U.S. markets got hit with a double-whammy of outbound movers and reduced immigration flows last year. Continue reading →

Help shape real estate: Become the best agent in your market

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Want to become a real estate leader? Team leader Faith Reid writes that it starts with developing true expertise and surrounding yourself with those who elevate your performance. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates pop to highest level since September 2025

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Hopes of a robust spring homebuying season are quickly running into harsh economic realities related to the war in Iran, inflation and other factors. Continue reading →

As AI grabs headlines, the real cash flows to housing’s core economics

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Proptech investment trends are shifting beyond AI, with capital flowing into mortgages, insurance, utilities and housing’s core financial infrastructure. Continue reading →

What today’s buyer really wants (and what that means for agents)

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares consumer trends and data insights to help boost your spring market strategy. Continue reading →

Massive real estate fraud case expands with new charges

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The alleged scheme began in 2020 and ran through the middle of 2023 and targeted investors in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Continue reading →

7 real estate problems agents misdiagnose (and how to fix them)

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More hustle won’t fix fundamental problems in your business, Josh Ries writes. Here’s how to diagnose (and cure) whatever’s holding you back. Continue reading →

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead

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Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher. Continue reading →

Everyone deserves to own a home. That includes LGBTQ+ Americans

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Nearly half of LGBTQ+ Americans feel less safe being visible, CEO Mary Mancera writes. That should concern anyone who understands what healthy housing markets require. Continue reading →