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Hybrid cloud and the rise of PropTech: What’s next?
Property Technology (PropTech) is quickly transforming the global real estate industry, driving innovation and spurring trends across new residential and commercial developments.
The global PropTech market was valued at $36.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $88.37 billion by 2032, illustrating the growing relevance of smart technologies in real estate.
Michael Isaacs out as CEO of Go Mortgage
Staff at the Ohio-based Go Mortgage were told Monday that Isaacs’ tenure was over, and that majority owner Jordan Hansell is the interim CEO.
Housing inventory growth is starting to stall
Housing inventory rose to 860,426 last week, but that growth is starting to stall out as we head into August.
Report suggests key HECM field office at HUD could be shut down
Among dozens of reported potential field office closures, one in Oklahoma has the potential to significantly impact the FHA-insured HECM program.
This aging-in-place program flies under the radar, but it could lower senior care costs
There’s a national aging-in-place program to help people remain in their homes, but broadening access means navigating federal reimbursements.
Loan officers are seeing an uptick in FHA, VA demand
Loan officers are seeing increase demand for government mortgages, and if rates go lower, there could be a wave of refinances to follow.
NAR membership antitrust suit in Texas adds local MLS as defendant
Texas broker Luz de Amor Eytalis initially filed suit in November, claiming that NAR and other defendants engage in monopolistic practices.
The Real Brokerage continues its expansion tear in California, Florida
The Real Brokerage is a already a top 10 company in terms of transaction volume and sides — and it continued its growth this week in two of the nation’s most populous states.
Former Pennsylvania Realtors president sues PAR, NAR over membership agreements
Preston Moore is suing the trade groups over NAR’s three-way membership agreement and alleged discriminatory actions.
