Snowstorm slows housing activity, not market fundamentals

Snowstorm slows housing activity, not market fundamentals

The late-January snowstorm that blanketed large portions of the U.S. is now clearly visible in national housing data. After showing only mild effects the prior week, housing activity pulled back across several... Read more »
Lofty details new agentic AI operating system

Lofty details new agentic AI operating system

How the system works Lofty AOS coordinates a suite of AI agents that operate simultaneously. One assistant prioritizes tasks tied to lead management. A sales-focused agent engages and qualifies leads, generates call... Read more »
How hybrid operations are elevating builder performance

How hybrid operations are elevating builder performance

Today’s homebuyers move at a digital speed. They expect answers in minutes, not hours, and seamless conversations to continue across websites, SMS, and digital campaigns, with personalized guidance delivered without delay. Builders,... Read more »
U.S. housing inventory growth slows to 10% in 2026

U.S. housing inventory growth slows to 10% in 2026

Housing inventory growth has slowed from 33% year over year in mid-2025 to 10.0% today. The cooling marks the clearest end to the supply-shortage era and the beginning of a market where... Read more »
Why investor reporting still operates like it’s 2005

Why investor reporting still operates like it’s 2005

Manually updating spreadsheets. Dealing with paper jams in the printer. Remember what office life was like in 2005? If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can find many of the same practices still in... Read more »
Title insurance leaders betting on technology, efficiency in 2026

Title insurance leaders betting on technology, efficiency in 2026

As the title insurance industry moves into 2026, executives say it faces a complex mix of market pressures, regulatory shifts and escalating fraud risks. Leading executives who sat down with HousingWire are... Read more »
Rechat partners with SkySlope on forms and e-signatures

Rechat partners with SkySlope on forms and e-signatures

Through the partnership, agents and brokerages using Rechat Deals will have access to SkySlope’s digital forms library, MLS-synched data automation and integrated e-signature tools. Users will be able to start and complete... Read more »
The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization

The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization

After housing market cycles defined by extreme shortages, rapid price appreciation and frenetic buyer competition, this year delivered something closer to balance. Inventory climbed meaningfully, price growth flattened and homes took longer... Read more »
AI-driven wire fraud schemes reshape real estate security in 2025

AI-driven wire fraud schemes reshape real estate security in 2025

Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Jonathan Delozier: What are you seeing this year in terms of new wire fraud patterns or the evolution of what criminals... Read more »
AI should make you like your real estate agent more

AI should make you like your real estate agent more

Real estate agent and reality television star Ryan Serhant. Newspix Real estate has been historically slow to modernize, but AI is changing that. The integration of artificial intelligence is transforming how buyers... Read more »