Lease News Today — August 13, 2026
The next phase of The Real Brokerage’s AI is replacing the work, not the agent and more — today's lease signal.
The real estate industry is seeing significant advancements in technology, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a major role. The Real Brokerage is taking its AI to the next level, aiming to enhance the capabilities of its agents rather than replace them. However, MLS leaders recognize that the increasing use of AI requires a new approach to governing real estate data, highlighting the need for careful consideration and management of this powerful technology.
As the industry continues to evolve, real estate professionals are looking for the best tools to stay ahead of the curve. With that in mind, we've identified top picks for real estate software that agents and teams can consider. Meanwhile, major players in the mortgage industry, such as Rocket Mortgage, are navigating ongoing cases and potential settlements, including a fair housing case. On a more positive note, mortgage applications have seen a recent uptick, and companies like MoxiWorks are expanding their ecosystems with new integrations, such as its recent partnership with Cloze.
Today's signal:
• The next phase of The Real Brokerage’s AI is replacing the work, not the agent (housingwire.com)
• MLS leaders say AI requires a new approach to governing real estate data (housingwire.com)
• The best real estate software for 2026: 21 top picks for agents + teams (housingwire.com)
• DOJ, Rocket Mortgage seek pause in fair housing case as potential settlement pursued (housingwire.com)
• MoxiWorks expands RISE ecosystem with Cloze integration (housingwire.com)
• Mortgage applications climb 3.6% after slight drop in rates (housingwire.com)