Megatel Homes will launch crypto rewards for renters and buyers
MegPrime’s MP Token will provide renters with up to $25,000 in down payment assistance and mortgage rate rewards.
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Real estate leaders weigh in on potential ban on large investors
The proposal has sparked debate over the role of Wall Street-backed landlords — and whether restricting them would meaningfully lower prices.
Out-of-state investors keep sizable stake in single-family homes
Analysts say the persistence of nonlocal buyers points to a lasting shift in housing market dynamics rather than a temporary surge tied to COVID-era disruptions.
Renovated homes are still a draw, but the edge is fading
While updates still appeal to homebuyers, today’s borrowing costs have made it harder for sellers to command price premiums.
Florida property insurance market is rebounding from 2022 low point
The market has rebounded from 2022, when litigation costs, rising losses and multiple insurer failures pushed the system close to collapse.
Housing affordability challenges steepen in Q3
In Q3 2025, a household needed to earn $110,100 to afford to own a single-family home, nearly double the income required five years ago.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate details 2026 homebuyer trends
The brand will also release an Agent Playbook designed to show how to use these trends to better position listings and guide clients.
Most prospective homebuyers want to seal the deal in 2026
About three-quarters said more affordable home prices would prompt buying within six months. Mortgage rates were the No. 2 factor.
Homebuyers hunt for Black Friday bargains as price cuts spread
According to HousingWire Data, price cuts have become a defining feature of the late-fall housing market — with discounts deepening just as the holiday sales season kicks off.
First American’s 2026 housing market forecast points to better affordability
First American’s Odeta Kushi said mortgage rates are expected to remain in the low-6% range, but other factors will lift affordability.