TOP STORYAgents & Brokerages
By Mike Douglas | July 30, 2026
NAR Clarifies Broker Duties for Office Exclusives and Pre-Marketing Listings
The National Association of Realtors has issued guidance clarifying agent and broker responsibilities for office exclusives and pre-marketing listings, emphasizing disclosure obligations when sellers waive or delay MLS exposure. Under…
By Mike Douglas | July 30, 2026
LATEST NEWS
NAR Clarifies Broker Duties for Office Exclusives and Pre-Marketing Listings
Henry AI Raises $16.5 Million to Automate Commercial Real Estate Deal Paperwork
Antares Labs Raises $7.25 Million to Build Custom AI Systems for Real Estate Owners
Top 10 Builders Control 43.6% of New-Home Sales, With Local Dominance Far Higher
Fed Holds Rates Steady in Rare 9-3 Vote as Three Officials Push for Hike
Agent Pulse Snapshot
63%
Say sellers are more flexible
β 8% vs last week
41
New source responses this week
12
Markets updated this week
Most Active Markets
Based on recent national housing-market rankings
1. Hartford, CT
2. Buffalo, NY
3. New York, NY
4. Providence, RI
5. San Jose, CA
2. Buffalo, NY
3. New York, NY
4. Providence, RI
5. San Jose, CA
Housing Market
View all βM/I Homes Posts Record Second-Quarter Contracts as Deliveries and Profit Decline
Florida Home Construction Permits Fall 7% in First Half of 2026, but Some Counties Surge
Mortgage
View all βRedwood Trust's Aspire Platform Adds $8 Billion Joint Venture as Mortgage Production Tops $8B for Second Straight Quarter
Freddie Mac Posts $3.8 Billion Q2 Profit as Net Worth Climbs to $78 Billion
Commercial Real Estate
View all βMAA Cuts Revenue Guidance as Sunbelt Apartment Supply Weighs on Q2 Results
Newmark Posts Record Second-Quarter Revenue on Double-Digit Gains Across Every Business Line
Technology & AI
View all βAntares Labs Raises $7.25 Million to Build Custom AI Systems for Real Estate Owners
Core Scientific Secures AMD as Anchor Tenant in Infrastructure Deal Worth Up to 2.5 Gigawatts
Markets to Watch
View all markets βHartfordConnecticut
Tight & affordableLow inventory and steady demand keep sellers firmly in control.
View Market βSan JoseCalifornia
Top-of-market bellwetherHigh prices and tech-driven demand set the pace for the luxury tier.
View Market βMiami BeachFlorida
Luxury resilienceCash and second-home buyers keep this coastal market strong despite high rates.
View Market βThis Week’s Market Question
Are sellers in your market becoming more flexible?
Tell us what you’re seeing with price cuts, concessions, repairs, credits, buyer demand, and days on market.
Selected responses may be considered for upcoming RealtyWire coverage.
Selected responses may receive: expert mention · article link · media credibility
Publication is not guaranteed. Responses may be edited for clarity or length.
For Real Estate Professionals
Nominate a Market Expert
Recognize a local real estate professional making an impact.
Nominate Expert →β
Stay ahead of the market.
Get expert insights, market updates, and new opportunities delivered to your inbox.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.
Follow Realty Wire