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Miami No. 1 city for foodies

In a study of 182 U.S. cities, Wallethub credited the density and diversity of Miami’s restaurant scene. 

NAR: More Realtors are turning to AI

According to the survey, 67% of respondents said they are using emerging technologies such as AI but are still learning how to use them effectively.

HomeSmart boosts Southeast presence with acquisition of NorthGroup Real Estate

The acquisition adds almost 2,000 agents to the HomeSmart network, bringing it to over 27,000 agents nationwide.  

Fed lifts rates for first time in three years as inflation persists

Longer-term interest rates, such as mortgages, have largely priced in this latest increase and are not expected to have much of a reaction to the news.

Realtor.com, Zillow, NAHB and others team up for ‘Let America Build’ campaign to encourage new-home construction

The campaign, which Realtor.com launched at SXSW in 2025, aims to encourage officials to take advantage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to streamline the homebuilding process. 

NAHREP: Hispanic families drive US household, homeownership growth

Since the Hispanic Wealth Project’s founding in 2014, Hispanic household wealth has more than tripled across the U.S.

NAR: Existing-home inventory jumps to multi-year high in August as sales pace slows

At the same time, the median-sales price rose again, as months’ supply of homes for sale hit a 10-year high. 

New construction slows amid shifting demand, affordability

The reports show higher mortgage rates taking a larger share of household income while applications for new-home purchases are falling.

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MBA: Purchase applications boost weekly mortgage activity

The increase in purchase activity offset a decrease in refinancings. 

REMAX Co-Founder Gail Liniger dies at 81

Since Gail and Dave Liniger founded the brokerage in 1973, it has expanded to over 145,000 agents operating in more than 120 countries.  

New construction could mean lower insurance costs

Homes built in 2020 or later cost 10% to 15% less to insure per square foot than homes built between 1980 and 2010.

Case-Shiller: Miami home-price growth accelerates in June

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

Fannie, Freddie condo-lending changes begin rolling out in earnest

The updated underwriting guidelines have caused consternation among many in the housing industry. 

Mattamy Homes US COO Chris Lindhorst to replace CEO Keith Bass on Sept. 1

Lindhorst joined Mattamy as COO in February after working at D.R. Horton for the previous 16 years.

Are buyers over the ‘dream home’ sales pitch?

Buyers are reportedly looking for homes that reflect how they actually live, not how they could be living.

REMAX: Miami home sales surge in July

Nationally, home sales in the 46 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 2.5% year over year and slipped 5.7% month over month. 

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