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The Ohio REALTORS association is calling for applications for its 2025 committees and forums, offering real estate professionals across the state a unique opportunity to actively engage with the industry, contribute to the development of new initiatives, and collaborate with fellow professionals. These committees and forums are crucial in shaping the future of the real...

In the modern era, the integration of smart home technology has significantly transformed the way we live, offering a wide array of benefits that go far beyond mere convenience. From increasing energy efficiency to providing enhanced security, these technological advancements are making homes more comfortable, safer, and smarter. As technology continues to evolve, smart homes...

In recent years, co-working spaces have drastically changed the commercial real estate landscape, emerging as a dominant trend in the modern business environment. These flexible, collaborative spaces are not only meeting the needs of freelancers and small startups but are also becoming increasingly popular among large corporations looking for adaptable office solutions. As businesses around...

As of August 5, 2025, the U.S. commercial real estate market is showing encouraging signs of recovery, especially in the industrial, multifamily, and data center sectors. Despite lingering headwinds from elevated interest rates and the broader economic fallout from recent tariff policies, a growing wave of investor interest and transactional activity points to a sector...

In 2025, Rocket Companies emerged as a driving force in the evolution of the U.S. housing industry by integrating advanced artificial intelligence into its operations and executing high-profile acquisitions that significantly expanded its market presence. At the center of its transformation is Rocket Logic, a proprietary AI platform that is already reshaping the mortgage experience...

On August 4, 2025, reports indicated that the U.S. commercial real estate sector had reached a stabilizing phase, with investment activity expected to grow by approximately 10 percent during the year. CBRE projected total commercial real estate investment volume to reach around $437 billion in 2025, still below pre-pandemic levels but showing clear signs of recovery. Investors...

In mid‑2025, U.S. rental demand began accelerating, driven particularly by strong activity in Sun Belt cities such as Austin, Phoenix, and Atlanta. According to CBRE’s U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook midyear review, this growth reflects a combination of rising consumer spending, ongoing population migration toward warmer, lower‑cost metros, and easing financial conditions that support both...

As of early August, the U.S. business travel sector continues to trail behind the robust rebound seen in leisure travel. Despite growing confidence among vacationers and tourists, corporate travel demand remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic norms, casting a shadow over segments of the hospitality and commercial property industries that traditionally rely on steady mid-week business...

As domestic travel activity rebounds across the United States, the Midwest is emerging as a key beneficiary, with rental housing markets in states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missouri experiencing a welcome surge. The uptick, which began in early August, is being driven by a renewed wave of regional tourism and a growing appetite for short-term...

As of August 2, 2025, more than half of prospective homebuyers now prioritize listings with virtual reality tours and AI-powered valuation tools. Recent survey data indicate that VR walkthroughs and interactive neighborhood scouting are increasingly influential in buyer decisions, especially on platforms like Realtors.com. A growing share of buyers—over 39% by mid‑2025—report using AI tools...