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Manufactured housing remains a major source of affordable, non-subsidized homeownership, but barriers persist. The column calls for stronger federal preemption against exclusionary zoning, fuller Duty to Serve support for chattel lending, and limits on standards that could raise prices.

A poll of 800 registered voters found 89% support the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and its main provisions. The bill passed the House 358-32 with a bipartisan concensus, and Trump has until July 10 to sign, veto, or let it become law.

Finance of America expanded HomeSafe Second into four new markets, bringing availability to a total of 18 states and Washington, D.C.

Rate hired mortgage originator Ryan Randle, who brings 13 years of lending experience to the role, as part of its Denver growth strategy.

With the 10-year yield near 4.51%, mortgage rates remain near yearly highs as Fed officials cite inflation risks despite lower oil.

One in five flippers reported selling their homes “mostly below” estimated after-repair values, up from 17% in the previous quarter.

North Carolina housing advocates have tried for years to pass state-level zoning reform. They kept falling short. Broad reforms met the same fate in the recently ended session – except one: parking reform. What started as a stormwater management bill became one of the most aggressive parking reforms...

The court is reviewing Zillow’s request to block MRED from suspending listing feeds as post-hearing briefs are filed.

Compass adds Palm Beach agent Daniel Ekerold from Douglas Elliman after eight sides and $17.84M volume in 2025, per RealTrends.

30-year conforming rates averaged 6.77%, with jumbo at 6.75%, as Fed messaging stayed hawkish and 1-year inflation expectations rose to 3.7%.

NAR’s Realtor trademark enforcement push drew backlash from members who want action on lawsuits, MLS rules and trust.

Despite widespread adoption, only 35% of respondents said AI is genuinely helpful, the largest among industries analyzed in a recent report.

One Raven has launched a new smart home operating system designed to keep most home automation functions local to the property rather than dependent on cloud connectivity, according to a company announcement. The platform is aimed at homebuilders and residential developers who want to offer integrat...

<p>The student lettings sector is experiencing significant disruption following implementation of the Renters' Rights Act, with landlords and agents facing unexpected financial losses this summer. Early termination provisions have resulted in void periods that could eliminate annual profit margins f...

<p>The UK housing market has experienced a temporary slowdown in recent weeks, with Purplebricks chief executive Michael Bruce attributing the pause to the World Cup and warm weather conditions. The Lloyds house price index showed average property prices reached £299,330 in June, up 0.2% from May.</...

From overcoming “Cringe Mountain” to using AI as a creative assistant, Inman Connect speakers shared strategies for building authentic brands that stand out across social media.

<p>National index hit 336.66, up 0.4% month over month, while inflation ran at 3.5% year over year.</p>

<p>Reeds Rains has completed the rebranding and reopening of its Newland branch in Hull following the acquisition of Kaye's Estate Agents. The transaction includes the transfer of a fully managed lettings portfolio to the new branch.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/reeds-r...

<p>A conference examining artificial intelligence, marketing and industry trends in the estate and letting agency sector will take place at the University of Oxford on 20 November. The Voice of the Agent Conference follows the publication of 12 research reports during 2026 covering agency fees, mark...

<p>Three established property professionals have taken up new roles across the residential sector, signalling continued structural shifts in the industry towards brokerage and franchise models. The appointments include a former Hamptons director joining Moveli and a property management firm opening ...