Trump’s trade war scared off window shoppers, but serious Canadian buyers are closing deals Wed, 17 Jun 2026 8:55:06 Canadian online searches for U.S. homes are still running below pre-tariff levels, but mortgage originations at RBC Bank are flat to slightly higher than a year ago — a split that suggests the Canadians still shopping are buying, according to RBC Bank's head of real estate financing. read more»
Real estate is losing the public’s trust. Here’s why Wed, 17 Jun 2026 8:00:04 On this episode, Samson Properties CEO Donny Samson explains why consumers are losing confidence in the industry and what agents, brokerages, MLSs and associations can do about it. read more»
NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:42:15 NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said existing-home sales and median home prices should increase 4 percent by the end of 2026, despite market headwinds. read more»
White House tech chief tells agents to take advantage of AI Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:30:04 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Pratzios told a standing-room-only crowd at NAR's 2026 Legislative Meetings that AI tools are available now — and agents who wait risk falling behind in what he called a "K-shaped economy" splitting businesses into two camps. read more»
Realty ONE Group launches new AI-powered platform for its agents Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:08:33 Realty ONE Group has rebuilt its agent platform from scratch, launching ZONE Pro, a proprietary AI-powered operating system that bundles an AI growth coach, global referral network and business automation tools. read more»
Survey: Where are the MLS-Zillow listings battles taking real estate? Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:06:15 Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. read more»
