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ResidentialAugust 25, 2026

How ICON Real Estate Services Is Redefining Property Management Through Trusted Stewardship

Jeremiah Roberson turns property management into steady stewardship for Puget Sound owners. The first visit could have stayed polite and predictable. Jeremiah Roberson, president of ICON Real Estate Services, Inc., could have walked the Tacoma property, taken notes, and promised a follow-up. Instead, he got dirty. A property owner had an issue that needed attention,...

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NewsAugust 25, 2026

Builders FirstSource Invests $25.3 Million in AI Platform for Homebuilders

Builders FirstSource announced Tuesday that it is investing $25.3 million in Digs, an artificial-intelligence platform designed for residential homebuilders and homeowners....

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NewsAugust 13, 2026

Manhattan Rents Reach $5,000 as Apartment Listings Fall Sharply

Manhattan’s rental market tightened further as the median asking rent for a market-rate apartment reached approximately $5,000, while the number of available listings fell substantially from the previous year. The latest figures showed a rental market in which demand remained strong while prospective tenants faced fewer choices. The combination creates additional pressure for renters searching...

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NewsJuly 2, 2026

2025 Trends: Why Outbound Telemarketing Services Are Making a Strong Comeback 

How one outsourcing partner turned data entry into a serious competitive advantage for global businesses. A business can spend weeks building email campaigns, paid ads, and social posts, only to discover that the most meaningful customer moment still happens during a real conversation. In 2025, many companies are rethinking how they connect with prospects because...

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Rental Market Ends First Half of the Year With Greater Focus on Technology, Service, and Resident Retention

NewsJune 30, 2026

Rental Market Ends First Half of the Year With Greater Focus on Technology, Service, and Resident Retention

The U.S. rental housing industry concluded the first half of the year with property owners placing increased emphasis on technology adoption, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency. While market conditions continue varying by region, housing professionals say many landlords have shifted their priorities toward long-term property performance by improving resident services, modernizing operations, and investing in...

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May Day Economic Blackout Signals Shifting Pressures in the U.S. Rental Housing Market

NewsMay 1, 2026

May Day Economic Blackout Signals Shifting Pressures in the U.S. Rental Housing Market

A nationwide economic blackout held on May 1, 2026, is drawing attention not only for its scale of participation but also for its implications on the U.S. rental housing market. Observed alongside International Workers’ Day, the coordinated action encouraged individuals across major cities to pause work and limit spending, creating a ripple effect that extended...

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ICON Real Estate Services Inc. logo centered on a light green background.

ResidentialAugust 25, 2026

How ICON Real Estate Services Is Redefining Property Management Through Trusted Stewardship

Jeremiah Roberson turns property management into steady stewardship for Puget Sound owners. The first visit could have stayed polite and predictable. Jeremiah Roberson, president of ICON Real Estate Services, Inc., could have walked the Tacoma property, taken notes, and promised a follow-up. Instead, he got dirty. A property owner had an issue that needed attention,...

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Two people with gloves clasping hands, construction workers in the background.

NewsAugust 25, 2026

Builders FirstSource Invests $25.3 Million in AI Platform for Homebuilders

Builders FirstSource announced Tuesday that it is investing $25.3 million in Digs, an artificial-intelligence platform designed for residential homebuilders and homeowners....

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ResidentialAugust 23, 2026

Historic 106-Acre New York Estate Sells for $2.1 Million With Plans for Expanded Event Use

A 106-acre estate in Schoharie County, New York, known as Twelve Ponds Estate, sold for $2.1 million in August to New York City buyers who plan to expand its existing event-venue operations....

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TechAugust 21, 2026

Mortgage Lender Deploys Voice AI Across Customer Service Operations

New American Funding announced Friday that it is deploying voice artificial intelligence across its mortgage business to handle customer phone interactions, providing another example of how AI is entering the technology infrastructure behind the U.S. housing industry....

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ResidentialAugust 19, 2026

Renting a Home Remains More Than $2,000 Cheaper Than Buying in Los Angeles

Renting rather than buying a small home in the Los Angeles area can save a typical household more than $2,000 per month, according to an analysis published by the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday....

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ResidentialAugust 17, 2026

U.S. Asking Rents Continue Three-Year Decline as Rental Market Adjusts

Asking rents across the United States continued to decline on an annual basis, according to a new rental-market report released Monday by Realtor.com, although rental costs remain substantially above pre-pandemic levels....

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reAlpha Debuts Integrated AI Real Estate Platform, Trading on NasdaqreAlpha Debuts Integrated AI Real Estate Platform, Trading on Nasdaq

Rent Magazine Contributor June 22, 2025

In a significant step for digital real estate innovation, reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRE) announced on June 21, 2025, the launch of a comprehensive AI-powered platform that unifies the key components of homebuying—real estate brokerage, mortgage origination, and title services—into a single seamless digital experience. The company’s new offering also introduces cashback incentives at closing,...