News—August 3, 2025

The U.S. commercial real estate market is experiencing robust mid‑year momentum, with CBRE forecasting a 10% year-over-year increase in investment activity. Transactional volume is projected to hit $437 billion by the close of 2025, according to their mid‑year review published in August 2025. The report signals that while total volumes remain approximately 18% below pre-pandemic...

Commercial—August 2, 2025

A recent July 2025 report from JLL Spark reveals that commercial real estate operators are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence and robotics to transform how buildings are managed, serviced, and occupied. This shift—from smart maintenance and tenant access control to data-rich portfolio optimization—is projected to rapidly accelerate through late 2025. Leading commercial real estate firms are...

Residential—August 2, 2025

Foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate surged to $56 billion between April 2024 and March 2025, marking the strongest level since 2017 and the first year-over-year increase in six years. According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2025 report on international transactions in U.S. residential real estate, foreign buyers acquired approximately 78,100 existing homes—an...

Realtors—August 1, 2025

The U.S. housing market continues to slow sharply in mid‑2025, with ongoing high mortgage rates suppressing buyer demand and reshaping Realtors’ strategies. In July, the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting reaffirmed its cautious, data‑driven approach, leaving the benchmark rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted that the underperformance of the housing sector is largely...

Commercial—August 1, 2025

JetZero, the California-based aerospace startup known for its next-generation all-wing Z4 aircraft, confirmed a $4.7 billion investment in a new manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. The project, announced on June 12, 2025, includes plans to generate over 14,500 jobs by around 2036—marking the single largest economic development commitment in...

Residential—July 31, 2025

By late July 2025, the U.S. rental market has begun to stabilize amid a combination of high mortgage rates, increasing inventory, and more moderate rent growth. While homeownership remains financially out of reach for many households, particularly first-time buyers, renters are benefiting from expanded choices and a more balanced rental landscape. With mortgage rates holding...

News—July 31, 2025

The July 2025 report from ADP, revealing a net gain of 104,000 private-sector jobs, has delivered a significant vote of confidence in the resilience of the U.S. labor market. Coming on the heels of a downwardly revised decline of 23,000 jobs in June, the latest numbers exceeded analyst expectations and reassured investors and economists that...

Residential—July 30, 2025

As the demand for affordable housing continues to rise across the United States, homebuilders are adapting by prioritizing cost-effective construction methods and smaller home designs in their new developments. With home prices remaining high in many markets, builders are shifting their focus to meet the needs of budget-conscious buyers, creating more accessible housing options in...

Tech—July 30, 2025

The smart home device market in the United States is experiencing a significant surge in adoption, with consumers embracing new technologies that promise increased convenience, energy efficiency, and security. As of 2025, the demand for smart home products has risen sharply, reflecting a growing trend toward automation in everyday living spaces. Industry experts point to...