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New Home Sales Up 6.4% in August
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The U.S. Government is reporting that sales of new single-family houses in August, 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 684k, which is 6.4% higher than July’s revised rate but is 2% lower than one year ago. Click here to read more.
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Cotality Says Annual Single Family Rent Growth Returns to Seasonal Norms
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According to the latest Cotality Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 1.8% year over year in July, 2026. Click here to read more.
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Foreclosure Activity Stays Above Year-Ago Levels
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According to ATTOM Data’s August 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were a total of 40,277 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions). This figure is up 1% from one month ago and up 13% from one year ago. Click here to read more.
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Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for September ’26
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Local Market Monitor recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking place in the U.S. economy. Click here to read more.
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Seller Impersonation Fraud Expands in Scope & Sophistication
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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) says seller impersonation fraud (SIF) has become more widespread, sophisticated and financially consequential in just two years, according to new research from their recent report. Their findings reveal criminals are broadening their targets, adopting new technologies and attempting increasingly complex schemes. Click here to read more.
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Airbnb Plans $250 million Investment in Housing Projects
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| Airbnb is launching a new “housing accelerator” with an initial $250 million in last-dollar financing intended to unlock more than $5 billion in housing investment, beginning with affordable housing in Austin, Texas. Click here to read more. |
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Sell Now and Pay the Taxes Later
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Jeff Watson says one of the biggest challenges real estate investors have when they hold a portfolio of properties and are tired of the “thrill” of management is the fear of taxes when they choose to sell some of the properties. Let me be clear. I’m not advocating that investors sell everything in their portfolios. I’m saying that they need to determine if they should sell the bottom tier of their portfolios to eliminate most of their headaches. Click here to read more.
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Mortgage Rates Breakdown by Percentage
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A recent chart of the day from HousingWire gives us a snapshot of mortgage rates over the past 13 years by percentage rate and utilization (using FHFA data). Click here to read more.
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2026 Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2026
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Infographic: National Fire Prevention Week runs October 4-10, 2026 and this year’s campaign “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. Click here to read more.
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