• Why it will be hard to get mortgage rates over 7%,Logan Mohtashami

    Why it will be hard to get mortgage rates over 7%

    Can mortgage rates get to 7% or above this year, given the continued nature of the Iran conflict? While not part of my forecast in 2026, the Iranian conflict has changed a lot of things. However, even with all the drama this year, mortgage rates have still not reached 7%. Today I’ll explain why we h

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  • Sotheby’s International Realty acquires Majestic Realty Collective,HousingWire Automation

    Sotheby’s International Realty acquires Majestic Realty Collective

    Sotheby’s International Realty has acquired Majestic Realty Collective, a luxury real estate organization operating multiple Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates across the western U.S. The acquisition expands Sotheby’s International Realty’s presence in luxury and resort markets, adding operat

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  • Douglas Elliman launches AI-focused business unit, broader tech overhaul,HousingWire Automation

    Douglas Elliman launches AI-focused business unit, broader tech overhaul

    Douglas Elliman announced today a companywide technology transformation aimed at consolidating systems, automating operations and developing new real estate intelligence capabilities through a newly formed business unit called Elius. The New York-based real estate firm said the initiative will opera

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