The Close Staff

The CFPB could finalize Reg X mortgage servicing changes and consider a broader GSE streamline refi path in 2026. Here’s what real estate agents should watch.

Google’s MLS listings pilot is back in mobile Search, but limited inventory and MLS participation still restrict its usefulness for agents.

Mortgage rates are rising as oil prices and Treasury yields climb amid escalating tensions involving Iran. Here’s what real estate professionals should know.

Private AI stock sales are already influencing San Francisco real estate prices, with luxury sales and neighborhood home values rising ahead of major tech IPOs.

The $124 trillion generational wealth transfer is reshaping the housing market. Here’s how inherited-property transactions are affecting agents, lenders, and title professionals.

Office demand is rebounding to its strongest level since the pandemic, driven by AI growth, finance expansion, and return-to-office trends—though recovery varies widely by city.

Can you use your 401(k) to buy a house? Learn the key differences between loans and withdrawals, including tax impacts, lending risks, and long-term financial costs.

Foreclosure activity increased in Q1 2026, with rising filings and shifting borrower equity trends shaping a housing market that is normalizing but showing localized stress.

A data-driven look at renting vs buying in major U.S. housing markets, including affordability, monthly costs, and long-term wealth trends by city.

Airbnb’s 2025 data shows strong growth, but signs of market maturity are emerging. Here’s what real estate investors need to know about STR trends.

Home prices remain elevated due to ongoing housing shortages and the mortgage lock-in effect limiting inventory and slowing market movement.

NYC rent-stabilized buildings are shifting to long-term hold investments. Here’s what’s driving deals, pricing, and investor strategy today.