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Rates rose above 6.25% and ended the week at 6.41% as spreads worsened while the 10-year yield neared its yearly high.

In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry.

On this episode, tech expert Rajeev Sajja dives into what AI is (and isn’t) doing for real estate agents today, breaks down the three stages of AI and shares how you can climb up that ladder starting today.

In an industry addicted to complex tech stacks and guru hacks, the secret to scaling isn't more software, Zac Kennedy writes. It’s a return to the physics of business.

<p>The Decent Homes Standard will only apply to the private rented sector from 2035, a timeline tenant group Generation Rent called “absurd”. The standard means homes need to be free of hazards like mould, efficient heating and insulation, and have a relatively modern kitchen (less than 20 years old...

<p>The UK government has confirmed that enforcement of decent homes standards for private rental properties will not take effect until 2035. According to the English Housing Survey, 21% of privately rented homes currently fail to meet the standard.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.c...

<p>Investec Bank has provided an £11.3 million facility to Kennedy Wilson for the acquisition and redevelopment of an industrial open storage site in Croydon, South London. The transaction represents Investec's first financing in the industrial open storage sub-sector.</p> <p>The post <a href="https...

<p>United Trust Bank has completed a £6.35 million structured refinance for a 40-apartment build-to-rent development in Weston-Super-Mare. The facility comprises a five-year residential investment loan and a three-month developer exit bridge for the £8.5 million scheme.</p> <p>The post <a href="http...

<p>The UK property management services sector is projected to reach £38 billion in 2026, according to analysis by Rushbrook &#038; Rathbone. The sector has grown approximately 26% over the past decade despite recent market fluctuations.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk-p...

Leading brokerages use structured culture systems to boost agent performance, client service and business alignment.

CoStar rejects Third Point’s call to divest Homes.com, citing 337% subscriber growth and new profitability targets.

The merger creates a brokerage with nine offices and nearly 200 agents across New York and Connecticut, with further expansion possible.

Planet Home Lending hires Kris Kehl as a senior loan officer in California, expanding its retail operations in the western U.S.

Brokerages have invested in training, compliance and dispute resolution. Consumer advocates argue contracts remain potentially unfair.

Bright MLS appoints Rajeev Sajja as its first chief AI officer, aiming to build an AI-native MLS and advance data-driven real estate tools.

Mortgage applications fell 8.5% as 30-year rates hit 6.24%. Refinance activity dropped 16% but remains up 156% year over year.

One economist said Wednesday that "homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026." And another expert noted that "mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago."

Forty percent of Gen Xers said they do not have a formal written financial plan. Among those who do, half created the plan independently.

AI pilot programs in cities like Louisville aim to cut permitting delays, saving time for builders and supporting housing supply growth.

The U.S. appraisal industry faces a shrinking workforce, regulatory changes and new tech requirements, impacting housing and lending.