{ "entity": "LeaseNews", "subtitle": "An eCorp Venture", "domain": "leasenews.com", "vertical": "Real Estate & Property", "count": 18, "generated_at": "2026-07-12T23:56:17.643Z", "articles": [ { "title": "Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/iran-conflict-lifts-mortgage-rates-but-housing-demand-stays-positive/", "summary": "Pending sales rose to 63,971 versus 61,143 in 2025, inventory ended at 844,011, and price cuts were 39.57% versus 41%.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:55:33 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/21st-century-road-to-housing-act-becomes-law-trump/", "summary": "The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before midnight Eastern time Saturday.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Century 21 COO says M&A activity fueled by growing tech demands", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/century-21-coo-says-ma-activity-fueled-by-growing-tech-demands/", "summary": "Century 21 has completed 16 merger and acquisition deals in 2026, following 24 transactions last year — a roughly 40% increase from 2022.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:21:54 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/veterans-united-respa-kickbacks/", "summary": "Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation's largest VA mortgage lender — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:45:25 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Rechat’s Testimonials tool turns client praise into marketing content", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/rechats-testimonials-tool-turns-client-praise-into-marketing-content/", "summary": "Rechat said many agents currently rely on multiple platforms, leaving reviews scattered across websites or stored as screenshots and emails.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:16:06 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "REMAX chose Real after weighing rival bids, SEC filings show", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/10/real-remax-bids-party-c-exp-merger-acquisition/", "summary": "SEC filings show REMAX contacted nine potential deal partners and, ultimately, weighed two final bids before choosing Real.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:29 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "American Real Estate Association warns Missouri ballot measures could raise homeownership costs", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/american-real-estate-associatin-warns-missouri-ballot-measures-could-raise-homeownership-costs/", "summary": "ARA said the two ballot measures would allow lawmakers to raise taxes while limiting the public’s ability to respond.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:41:02 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "NAR spells out broker duties for office exclusives, pre-marketing", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/10/nar-office-exclusive-pre-marketing-broker-duties/", "summary": "NAR published new guidance clarifying what agents and brokers must explain and disclose when sellers choose an office exclusive or pre-marketing listing, plus rules on active-listing status and Clear Cooperation Policy compliance.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:27:03 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Housing affordability is improving as wages outpace home-price growth", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/housing-affordability-is-improving-as-wages-outpace-home-price-growth/", "summary": "Inventory is 1.56 million with 4.6 months of supply, helping keep 1.8% home-price growth below wage gains running near 3.5%.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:11:05 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "New policy impact may ignite a manufactured housing blue-sky era", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/new-policy-impact-may-ignite-a-manufactured-housing-blue-sky-era/", "summary": "ROAD to Housing Act would make the permanent chassis optional, enabling new designs and potential lower-cost financing paths.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:03:40 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Success isn’t the finish line", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/10/success-isnt-the-finish-line/", "summary": "Mauricio Umansky shares strategies for rethinking your definitions of achievement and growth.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:57:43 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Data centers emerge as real estate’s newest pricing wildcard", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/data-centers-emerge-as-real-estates-newest-pricing-wildcard/", "summary": "Agents and appraisers detail how data centers are reshaping real estate markets by creating both opportunities and challenges.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:56:11 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "The most overlooked source of homes for first-time buyers", "url": "https://www.housingwire.com/articles/short-sale-timelines-improving/", "summary": "Short sale approvals can move faster than expected when files are complete, and lenders have incentives to avoid foreclosure costs.", "source": "housingwire.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:49:57 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Agents revolt, CEOs battle, Kelley Blue Book jumps in: Top 5", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/10/agents-revolt-ceos-battle-kelley-blue-book-jumps-in/", "summary": "Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:36:25 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Real-REMAX merger heads to final shareholder votes in August", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/10/real-remax-merger-shareholder-votes-august/", "summary": "SEC filings reveal the path toward closing, with Real and REMAX shareholders still required to approve key parts of the transaction.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:26:56 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "ARA backs MAR in fight against Missouri income tax bill", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/10/ara-backs-mar-in-fight-against-missouri-income-tax-bill/", "summary": "Missouri lawmakers are looking to axe the state income tax. However, local professionals are concerned that it will lead to the enactment of transfer taxes.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:26 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "The prospecting method that beats cold calling every time", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/10/ringless-voicemail-prospecting-real-estate-lead-generation/", "summary": "Looking for more control in your lead-gen conversations? Coach Darryl Davis shares how ringless voicemail can make your outreach more impactful.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:15 +0000", "image": null }, { "title": "Zillow expands AI push with Google Gemini rental integration", "url": "https://www.inman.com/2026/07/09/zillow-apartments-rentals-google-gemini-integration/", "summary": "The Seattle-based home search leader said on Thursday that Zillow Rentals is now live as a connected app inside Gemini and Gemini Spark.", "source": "inman.com", "published": "Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:50:26 +0000", "image": null } ] }