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Labor Market Rebounds, Beating Expectations and Showcasing Resilience

Claudia Larsen — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:43:35 +0000

While the labor market briefly bowed under pressure this summer, August’s jobs numbers have “rebounded in a big way,” as characterized by Realtor.com® Senior Economist Jake Krimmel. The latest Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics saw the U.S. add 162,000 jobs in August, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%. Employment specifically…

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The Crucial Insurance Convos You Must Have With Buyers

Michael Catarevas — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:29:09 +0000

Editor’s note: In this two-part series, we examine the importance of comprehensive insurance policies for homeowners across the board, and the conversations real estate professionals should be having with clients. Stay tuned for part 2, where we’ll be focusing on flood insurance specifically. It wasn’t so very long ago when acquiring insurance was nothing more…

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Realty ONE Group Unlimited Expands South Central PA Footprint

Paige Brown — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:17:56 +0000

Realty ONE Group Unlimited announced a new expansion of its South-Central Pennsylvania operations through the integration of Realty ONE Group Generations into the Unlimited brand family. The brokerage now includes 100 real estate professionals serving Lancaster, York and the surrounding counties. As part of the transition, the York and Shrewsbury office locations will remain fully…

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Multifamily Construction Continues to Gain Momentum Over Single-Family

Claudia Larsen — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:10:40 +0000

Multifamily construction remains on the rise in the face of headwinds in the single-family construction market, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB Home Building Geography Index saw multifamily construction grow in six of the seven geographic categories in Q2. Some of the largest growth was in…

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PropStream Team to Speak at REI Tech Unlocked 2026

Beth McGuire — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:28:02 +0000

PropStream has announced that its team will attend, exhibit and speak at REI Tech Unlocked 2026, taking place September 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. According to a release, REI Tech Unlocked is a three-day, implementation-focused event designed to help real estate investors make more informed technology decisions. The conference will bring together…

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Not Just for Kicks! Sneakers King Now Ruling in the Real Estate Realm

Michael Catarevas — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:33:43 +0000

Even Chris Colgan would admit that turning a passion for sneakers into a stunningly successful real estate career might not be how it’s taught in business school. But that’s exactly what happened, and now the leader of the Chris Colgan Team, which just joined The Real Brokerage, has his sights set on even more growth.…

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HomeSmart Extends AI From Upload to Closing

Beth McGuire — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:33:15 +0000

Designed with the modern agent in mind, HomeSmart offers a suite of tools that streamline every aspect of the real estate business—combining robust functionality, intuitive design and real-time insights to keep real estate professionals ahead of the competition. Building on that foundation, HomeSmart is integrating AI into its proprietary tech stack, adding new AI tools…

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A Dog’s Life: Zillow Identifies Top Pet-Friendly Rental Markets

Desirae Sin — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:06:17 +0000

Renting is typically the stepping stone to homebuying, but the latest data on housing affordability shows that homeownership may continue to be out of reach for many. As such, property owners can expect to see rentals remain in demand, but may have to adjust their policies to incentivize renters. One policy that can make or…

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Inflation, War Continue to Plague Housing Affordability

Beth McGuire — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:36:46 +0000

While some bright spots like declining home-price increases and increased inventory are helping some U.S. homebuyers, affordability challenges continue to keep many sidelined, with no major improvements on the horizon as tensions in the Middle East renew and inflation concerns linger. This past week, rates reached a 13-month high at 6.71% for the average 30-year…

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The Industry Is Shifting. Changes to Splits, Contracts and Brokerage Model Aren’t Clear (Yet)

Jesse Williams — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:19:17 +0000

A few weeks ago, an agent on a popular social media platform asked for advice. They had reached a level of production qualifying for a higher split, they said, but a team leader claimed the new split wouldn’t go into effect until the following year. What is the industry standard, the agent asked? A cascade…

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