Quit Googling ‘housing crash,’ economist says. It’s a correction

Economist Lisa Sturtevant says the U.S. housing market isn’t heading for a crash but a gradual correction as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty reshape buyer and seller behavior. Continue reading

Lofty launches AI tool to turn CRM contacts into seller leads

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S. is still short millions of homes — and builders can’t close the gap

Efforts to loosen building regulations have gained steam, but housing supply is still falling short thanks in part to challenges related to financing. Continue reading