Lease News Today — September 18, 2026
Settlor integrates with TitleSphere, expands transaction data use and more — today's lease signal.
The real estate industry is seeing significant developments in technology and market trends. On the tech side, Settlor has integrated with TitleSphere, allowing for expanded use of transaction data, while Zillow's Preview listings are now live on Realtor.com, further increasing accessibility and visibility for homebuyers and sellers. These advancements aim to streamline the homebuying process and provide more accurate information to consumers.
Despite these advancements, the market is experiencing some challenges. In New York City, buyers are facing difficulties due to a listing fight between StreetEasy and Compass, highlighting the complexities of the digital real estate landscape. Meanwhile, data from the National Association of Realtors shows that pending home sales are down 4.7% year over year, and single-family rents have risen 1.8% in July compared to the same time last year. These trends suggest that the real estate market continues to evolve, with both opportunities and obstacles for buyers, sellers, and industry professionals.
Today's signal:
• Settlor integrates with TitleSphere, expands transaction data use (housingwire.com)
• NYC buyers caught in the middle of StreetEasy, Compass listing fight (housingwire.com)
• Zillow Preview listings now live on Realtor.com (housingwire.com)
• Single-family rents rise 1.8% year over year in July (housingwire.com)
• NAR pending home sales index down 4.7% year over year (housingwire.com)