The latest real estate industry news and announcements
Every time a home goes on the market in the United States, the listing data – price, photos, square footage, descriptions – enters a multiple listing service. From there, that data gets copied. According to Tim Dain, President & CEO of NorthstarMLS, the regional MLS serving Minnesota, some MLS databases get replicated hundreds or even ...
The skilled-trade shortage in U.S. construction has persisted for years, but the industry’s response is taking a specific new form: developers are moving production into factories, and those factories are increasingly being built on American soil. For buyers in markets where labor constraints have slowed new housing and driven up prices, domestic factory production could ...
The company has already published over 5,000 articles in collaboration with over 1,800 market experts across all 50 states, powered by a tech-forward approach to research and reporting. MIAMI, FL – July 28, 2026: KeyCrew Media, the expert-sourced real estate news network, today unveiled KeyCrew Local, a network of local real estate news sites and ...
A 57-year publishing legacy joins forces with a modern editorial studio to deepen coverage and reach a new generation. SANTA FE, N.M. – July 23, 2026: Leading Estates of the World, the original luxury estates and lifestyle publication, today announced a partnership with KeyCrew Media to strengthen and elevate its coverage of the world’s finest ...
If you have ever watched an empty lot sit untouched for months, permit sign flapping in the wind, no workers in sight, and wondered what is taking so long, the answer may have less to do with lumber prices or labor shortages than you think. A growing number of development professionals argue that a quieter ...
Interest rates get most of the blame when commercial real estate deals stall. But in Houston’s industrial market in 2026, a different problem is collapsing deals that survive months of due diligence: federal policy that changes direction without warning. According to Shahin Naghavi, Managing Partner and Principal Broker at Riverside Equity Group, a boutique firm ...
You earn a good living. Your bank account reflects it. But when you sit down with a mortgage lender, suddenly your income doesn’t quite add up – at least not on paper. For self-employed borrowers, this is a familiar frustration. The mortgage system was built around a simple assumption: that income arrives in regular paychecks ...
Buying or selling a home is likely the largest financial transaction of your life. Yet most people choose the person guiding them through it the same way they choose a restaurant — a quick search, a few reviews, a gut feeling. There’s no standardized way to evaluate an agent’s training, no easy way to compare ...
Major hotel companies such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt are increasingly expanding by acquiring established boutique hotel chains rather than developing new properties. This strategy allows brands to quickly increase their room count and market presence, avoiding the lengthy and costly process of ground-up construction. Ryan Reich, Founder and CIO of Mountain Shore Properties, explains ...
Economic development in small Florida towns typically centers on new retail, chain restaurants, or residential subdivisions. Indiantown, a village of 6,500 in western Martin County, is taking a different path. In recent years, Indiantown has attracted a rocket-engine pump-testing facility, a biosolids processing plant, and an ammunition primer manufacturer. These are not the standard projects ...
DALLAS, Texas – TrueFocus Automation is reporting client return on investment timelines of weeks to months rather than years, as title insurance companies accelerate adoption of robotic process automation and artificial intelligence solutions to address labor shortages and operational efficiency pressures. The Dallas based company, founded by title insurance operations veterans Jimmy Lewis and Sridhar ...
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own loyal following and claims to fame. But recently, one area has been attracting locals, real estate agents, and homebuyers seeking value and character: Printers Row. With more people touring homes, trading tips, and considering a move, this historic neighborhood is quietly becoming one of Chicago’s ...
You keep hearing that fiber internet is on the way. It’s hard not to get excited — fiber usually brings faster speeds and a steadier connection, especially when everyone in the house or your neighborhood is online at once. Maybe your provider sent a mailer, or crews have marked the sidewalks, or neighbors mentioned upcoming ...
Most people think a real estate commission goes straight into an agent’s pocket. It doesn’t. By the time a sale closes, that money has passed through multiple hands, covered a long list of expenses, and funded the entire operation behind your transaction. “A lot of people don’t realize how much of that commission gets split ...
Despite the rise of digital marketing and AI-driven platforms, some agents who focus primarily on online presence struggle to build lasting businesses. Agents who invest in community engagement and in-person networking often build steadier, long-term practices. Tony Joe, Team Leader and Broker-Owner of The PRIME Real Estate Team in Victoria, British Columbia, has built a ...
