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NewsSeptember 8, 2026

Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated as Housing Costs Stay in Focus for U.S. Buyers

Mortgage rates remained elevated for American homebuyers on Tuesday, reinforcing the financing challenge facing households entering the housing market while financial markets continued to assess inflation and the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision....

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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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TechSeptember 15, 2026

Florida Condominium Market Draws Attention as Residential Housing Conditions Change

Florida's condominium sector remains a significant residential real estate subject as buyers, owners, and developers assess market conditions....

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September 10, 2026

U.S. Home Sales Fall as Higher Mortgage Rates Keep Buyers on the Sidelines

The U.S. housing market experienced another slowdown as existing-home sales fell to an annualized rate of 3.98 million, marking the third consecutive monthly decline and underscoring the continued effect of elevated mortgage costs....

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NewsSeptember 8, 2026

Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated as Housing Costs Stay in Focus for U.S. Buyers

Mortgage rates remained elevated for American homebuyers on Tuesday, reinforcing the financing challenge facing households entering the housing market while financial markets continued to assess inflation and the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate decision....

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ResidentialSeptember 6, 2026

Southern California Coastal Flooding Highlights Risks for Homes and Properties Near the Shore

Southern California's exposure to elevated surf and coastal flooding became a property concern over the weekend as Hurricane Marie remained offshore while generating large waves, strong rip currents and localized flooding along portions of the coastline....

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ResidentialSeptember 4, 2026

Mortgage Rates Reach 6.71%, Keeping Pressure on the U.S. Housing Market

Mortgage rates moved higher again this week, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reaching 6.71%, according to Freddie Mac, marking the highest level for the benchmark since the middle of the previous year....

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ResidentialSeptember 2, 2026

Tishman Speyer Acquires 376-Unit Anaheim Apartment Community

Tishman Speyer has acquired Rise, a 376-unit market-rate apartment community in Anaheim’s Platinum Triangle district, adding a large Southern California residential property to its TS Plus investment portfolio....

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NOAA Issues Geomagnetic Storm Watch Amid Increased Solar ActivityNOAA Issues Geomagnetic Storm Watch Amid Increased Solar Activity

Rent Magazine Contributor June 25, 2025

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a geomagnetic storm watch on June 24, 2025, due to an uptick in solar activity. This heightened activity is linked to a recurrent, negative polarity coronal hole on the Sun, which is releasing a high-speed stream of solar wind directed towards Earth. This phenomenon, while a natural...