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Editor’s note: Econ Review is a roundup of the housing and economic market data reports released during the month. As the first half of 2026 has come to a close, the larger expectations for the housing market may not necessarily have been met, but optimism remains. 2026 was originally expected to be a year of…

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Above, from left, Rajeev Sajja, Marki Lemons Ryhal, Charles Oppler, Amy Gromowski and Matthew Rathbun AI usage has increased exponentially over the past year, as brokers and agents implement the technology to increase efficiency, enhance relationships and modernize marketing. But with AI’s advantages come a variety of risks as we plunge into new territory.  In…

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In 2026, real estate marketing is more competitive than ever.  Homeowners are bombarded with emails, social media ads, text messages and online promotions every day. While digital marketing remains essential, many agents are rediscovering the value of a strategy that has delivered results for decades: Direct mail. The difference is that today’s direct mail campaigns…

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Revenue fell 5.8 percent and U.S. agent count hit its lowest level in at least two years as shareholders prepare to vote Aug. 14 on the sale to The Real Brokerage.

A resilient labor market may finally be bowing under the pressure of back-and-forth tariffs, the now five-month-long war against Iran and inflationary pressure on wages, with the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting a decrease of 23,000 payrolls in July with downward revisions of previous months. Most sectors lost jobs, with healthcare a notable…

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The July jobs report fell below expectations. However, it could encourage the Fed to hold rates steady, potentially easing affordability.

Family drama hits Winkworth as father sued to halt board overhaul  The Times

A series of fast-moving wildfires tore through northwest Spokane Saturday, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing evacuations.

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Real estate news: 338-unit affordable housing complex breaks ground in Tustin  ocregister.com

Real estate news: 338-unit affordable housing complex breaks ground in Tustin  Orange County Register

48 Ireland Avenue, Narre Warren, Vic 3805  realestate.com.au

Family feud: London estate agent Winkworth sues chair over plot with wife to oust son from board  facilitiesmanagement-now.com

Democratic firebrand Elizabeth Warren is joining a handful of other lawmakers in calling out Compass and MRED for their private-listing centered partnership, penning a letter with accusations that their practices could “perpetuate” discrimination and make housing harder to access. First reported by Realtor.com®, the letter is the second time in about two weeks that federal…

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The 10 Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold  Robb Report

Does the Draft London Plan truly recognise the value and viability of co-living in London?  savills.co.uk

Does the Draft London Plan truly recognise the value and viability of co-living in London?  Savills

Portugal can become one of the great technological centers of Europe.  theportugalnews.com

Converted pubs in England listed from £300,000 to £1.25m  PropertyWire

Family feud: London estate agent Winkworth sues chair over plot with wife to oust son from board  cityam.com