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HousingWire's AI Summit welcomed Dan Snyder, CEO of Lower, and Chris Rediger, CEO of HouseCanary, to explore AI's home discovery impact.

Now that Dream Finders and Beazer have reached an agreement, Dream Finders can now look further ahead. Soon after the closing, Dream Finders will find itself nearing a position as one of the five largest builders. Also, it will have restructured Beazer’s land holdings, utilizing Dream Finders’ asset...

<p>Housebuilders are maintaining asking prices despite around one in eight new-build properties remaining unsold after six months on the market, according to analysis by specialist lender Octane Capital. The data shows that developers are prioritising profitability over sales velocity, with only 14....

<p>Student lettings agency Loc8me has appointed Wesley Brown as Chief Operating Officer as the company seeks to integrate recent acquisitions and support continued expansion across the UK. The business now manages approximately 10,000 student bedrooms across 19 university cities.</p> <p>The post <a ...

<p>A new platform for off-market property transactions has launched in the UK, offering sellers the ability to list properties privately whilst maintaining competitive buyer interest through a verification system. Off-Market Keys connects verified buyers with properties not publicly advertised, with...

<p>Abu Dhabi-based developer Modon has reported AED 26 billion in property sales for the first half of 2026, with approximately AED 23 billion generated in Abu Dhabi alone. Around AED 13 billion came from the Hudayriyat Golf Estates launch.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/...

<p>Property agents are increasingly using artificial intelligence to process tenant complaints that have themselves been generated using AI tools, according to industry professionals. The development is creating new operational challenges for letting agencies.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pr...

<p>Estate agency businesses are facing mounting financial pressure as recent profit reports reveal declining margins, with industry analysts warning that cash flow management will determine which firms survive the current downturn. The fixed cost structure of agency operations means revenue declines...

Home price cuts are nearing 2025 levels nationally, but HousingWire Data shows very different trends in Kansas City, Minneapolis and San Antonio.

Offerpad CEO Brian Bair says buying is ramping in 2026 after losses since 2022, as the firm adds fou products and refines its buy box.

Inventory is down slightly year over year, but active supply near 1.54 million and 4.6 months is holding price growth to 2.0%.

The Real Brokerage Chief Technology Officer Pritesh Damani said 80% of real estate processes could be automated within six months.

Regulators in 46 states and DC reached a $15.5M settlement with Newrez over lender-placed insurance charges and refunds.

MLS leaders said brokers are uploading MLS data into AI tools, increasing urgency for auditing, entitlements, and enforceable policies.

<p>The UK government's planned cap on ground rents at £250 annually is set to affect approximately 3.8 million residential leasehold properties in England and Wales, with implementation expected in late 2028.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/ground-rent-cap-faces-implementa...

<p>Buyer interest in English countryside cottages has declined by 32% since the start of 2023, according to new data from property portal Zoopla. The average cottage price currently stands at £321,641, representing a 0.3% decline compared to August 2025.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.property...

<p>Rental void periods across England have decreased to an average of 21 days in June, down from 24 days in May when the Renters' Rights Act came into force. The reduction suggests landlords are adjusting to new legislative requirements, though voids remain longer than the previous year.</p> <p>The ...

HistoryMaker Homes is adopting AI in phases, partnering with Higharc and launching 60 new floor plans in 18 months.

Century Communities leverages AI in land acquisition to help its lean land teams vet sites faster, before contracting or engineering begins.

A narrow irrigation ditch runs along the edge of a 142-acre former farm near Willard, about 50 miles north of Salt Lake City. Beside it sits a 2.74-acre patch of wet ground. Both features are now at the center of a federal lawsuit. Federal regulators say the ditch connects to the Great Salt Lake, wh...