Home prices turn negative for the first time in more than two years, slipping slightly below last year’s levels, according to new daily data from Parcl Labs. The firm tracks high-frequency listing prices for single-family homes, condos, and townhomes across both new and existing inventory nationwide. Prices may remain under pressure for some time. Over [...]
Home equity losses are accelerating as weakening home prices erase the massive gains homeowners enjoyed during the pandemic boom. After years of rapid appreciation, many markets are now seeing values stall or decline, directly impacting household wealth. Borrower equity declined 2.1% in the third quarter compared with the same period last year, representing a collective [...]
From July 2024 to July 2025, one in three Manhattan condo sold at a loss, according to luxury real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens. Experts note this is partly due to the city’s high selling fees and steep property taxes, which affect profitability for sellers. What stands out, however, is Manhattan’s fluctuating condo values over [...]
Mortgage rates have remained steady for roughly two months, giving current borrowers and potential homebuyers little incentive to enter the market. Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat last week, increasing only 0.2% from the prior week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages [...]
After a pandemic-driven boom and subsequent pullback, warehouse real estate supply and demand is beginning to rebalance, showing renewed signs of activity and stability. The sector is adjusting to shifts in e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing trends, creating new opportunities for investors and operators. E-commerce remains an important driver, but more consumers are returning to brick-and-mortar [...]
The U.S. AI layoff trend intensified as Amazon announced it will cut about 14,000 corporate employees—roughly 4% of its workforce—in a major effort to streamline operations and redirect resources toward artificial intelligence. The move highlights Amazon’s push to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape while responding to investor demands for tighter cost control. [...]
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 [...]
