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Douglas Elliman launches AI assistant app
Elli AI is currently only available to Douglas Elliman agents in Florida, but the brokerage is planning a nationwide rollout in 2026
The elephant in the room
When are we going to address the elephant in the room and actually do something about it?
The housing market is slowly walking into a territory nobody has seen before. While an entire generation seemingly has to sit silently and watch, as it does.
Florida homes take longer to sell as price cuts rise
Nearly half of Florida listings show price cuts, with a 98-day median on market as sellers adjust to slower demand.
MBA opposes GSE merger, supports explicit government guarantee
In the debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should merge, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has remained consistent: “We don’t think that would be a good idea,” chief economist Mike Fratantoni said.
Tech Pulse: AI Summit delves deep on housing industry impacts
Read on for a rundown of speakers who shared expert insight at this past week’s HousingWire AI Summit in Dallas.
Redfin: Multifamily housing permits fall from pandemic highs
Developers secured an average of 12.8 permits for buildings with at least five units per 10,000 people from July 2024 through June 2025.
Hurricane season arrives amid homeowners insurance hikes
The report notes that homeowners loss ratios have steadily increased, inching upwards from 75% in 2021 to 85% in 2023.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate launches training program
The program trains affiliated brokers and agents on consumer behavior, home design trends and market-related lifestyle factors.
