U.S. streaming blackout surged into focus after Disney-owned channels—including ABC, ESPN, FX, and National Geographic—vanished from YouTube TV when the companies failed to finalize a new carriage deal before the contract expired at midnight on October 30. The loss of more than 20 networks marks one of the most significant breakdowns between a content provider [...]
The U.S. auto sales landscape is shifting as Ford launches a new partnership with Amazon, allowing franchised dealers to sell certified preowned vehicles directly on the retail giant’s online platform. The collaboration is part of Ford’s wider strategy to modernize its sales model and align with customers who increasingly prefer digital shopping. The program lets [...]
The U.S. ticketing lawsuit intensified this week as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a major complaint accusing Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation of illegal resale tactics that harmed consumers. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in California, backed by seven states including Florida, Illinois and Virginia. The FTC alleges Ticketmaster and Live [...]
Florida housing affordability continues to shape real estate activity, and realtors say this season is one of their busiest as buyer interest grows statewide. With the recent election adding fresh uncertainty, Central Florida realtor Jonathan Cole says Florida housing affordability is now a central topic of conversation among buyers. According to Realtor.com, nearly one in [...]
Foreclosure filings rose again in October, continuing a steady U.S. foreclosure trend that has emerged after years of historically low activity, according to new data released Thursday. While overall numbers remain relatively modest, the ongoing climb in foreclosures could signal early stress points forming in the broader housing market. There were 36,766 U.S. properties with [...]
TAMPA – As the Tampa foreclosure crisis intensifies, Florida now leads the nation in housing distress, with Tampa emerging as the epicenter. Real estate analysts say a mix of declining home values, rising insurance premiums and escalating daily expenses is pushing more homeowners toward financial hardship. The backstory: ATTOM Data’s October 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market [...]
A strengthening housing market forecast is pointing toward a significant recovery in 2026, with NAR economists expecting home sales to climb as mortgage rates ease, buyer demand improves and price growth continues despite mixed market conditions. HOUSTON — Real estate professionals may finally see a long-awaited surge in activity in 2026, with home sales poised [...]
SentriLock and Realtors Property Resource® (RPR) have announced a powerful new integration that brings market data directly into the SentriKey Real Estate app. SentriLock, a leading provider of access management and real estate technology, serves more than 500,000 agents nationwide. This seamless collaboration enables agents to access RPR’s detailed market data—including pricing trends, housing inventory, [...]
Mortgage rates are falling again following the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, giving both home buyers and homeowners renewed hope for affordability. For the second consecutive time, the Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points this week, and mortgage rates have responded positively. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.17%—its fourth [...]
Home prices rise once again, bringing relief to homeowners but creating more challenges for buyers across the country. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), 77% of the nation’s 230 metro markets saw prices climb in the third quarter, slightly up from 75% in the previous quarter. The national median price for a single-family [...]
