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Wealthy sellers act as banks for their buyers.
Seller financing: seller acts as lender, offering buyers a short‑term home loan.
Affluent sellers provide bank services to buyers in upscale office.
Buyers and Sellers Optimistic About 2026 Market Outlook
Survey: optimism stays high, but consumers and agents expect more uncertainty; nearly all worry about money.
Buyers and sellers discuss optimistic 2026 market outlook.
Lead perpetrator of large real estate fraud gets 3‑year prison term
Matthew Onofrio, Mayo nurse anesthetist turned guru, called by Judge Nelson the ringleader of a massive bank fraud.
Courtroom sentencing of real estate fraud lead perpetrator receives three‑year prison term.
Digital Frontier: AI & Data Revolutionize Real Estate
LeadingRE affiliates discuss AI's impact on real estate at the company's global symposium.
AI and data revolutionize real estate in futuristic cityscape.
U.S. Home Listings Fall Most in Two Years as Buyer Demand Slows
U.S. home listings fell 1.7% YoY in the 4 weeks to Dec 7, 2025—largest drop in over 2 years, Redfin reports.
U.S. home listings drop sharply amid slowing buyer demand.
18 Young Real Estate Leaders to Watch: Realtors, Architects, Execs
From easier real‑estate investing to 500‑sq‑ft backyard homes, these rising stars are 2025’s must‑watch.
Young real estate leaders: realtors, architects, execs networking at industry event.
2025 Real Estate Credit: Market‑Shaping Stories & Trends
Part 1 of a two‑part series: The PERE Podcast reviews 2025’s top headlines, spotlighting key real‑estate credit stories.
2025 real estate credit trends illustrated with city skyline and financial charts.
Pending sales dip, mortgage rates likely steady
Inflation, labor market, and US economic health worries could raise rates in coming weeks, economists warn.
House sales decline graph with steady mortgage rates line.
Experts Forecast a Healthier DC Housing Market in 2026
Homes linger longer on market, frequently selling below asking price despite limited interest rate cuts.
Experts predict healthier Washington DC housing market in 2026.
Transparency drives the next real estate breakthrough
Real estate complexity adds hidden costs for buyers and sellers. Clarity and transparency could spark next disruption.
Real estate industry embraces transparency for next breakthrough innovation.
Housing market's next phase is almost here
Compass chief economist sees slow but steady improvement next year if hiring rises and shadow inventory is released.
U.S. housing market chart indicating upcoming next phase.
Realtor Highlights Smart Pricing Amid San Antonio’s Cooling Market
Homebuyers eyeing a 2026 move may find the market finally tilting in their favor.
Realtor showcases smart pricing strategy in San Antonio’s cooling market.
Fed chair hopeful sees ample room to lower rates in 2026
Report questions Trump’s mortgage docs CFPB official resigns; ROAD to Housing Act derailed; NFIP pushes longterm approval.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Washington, hopeful about lowering rates in 2026.
Fed Chair cautions housing will be problematic post‑rate cut
Divided Fed cuts rates 25 bps on Dec 10, third cut this year, amid inflation worries and soft jobs market.
Fed Chair warns housing market faces challenges after rate cut.
US foreclosures surge amid affordability crisis; one state worst hit
US foreclosure filings up over 20% in November vs last year, ATTOM reports.
US foreclosures surge amid affordability crisis, state worst hit.
NAR: U.S. Housing Markets Set for 2026 Rebound
US housing market set for 2026 recovery; key cities offer top opportunities for returning buyers, NAO report says.
NAR predicts U.S. housing market rebound in 2026.
Delistings Rise 45% as Sellers Pull Homes Instead of Cutting Prices
More sellers pull homes off the market as buyers push back on high prices and steep mortgage rates.
US sellers pull 45% more homes from market, avoiding price cuts.
Top 10 Real Estate Hotspots to Monitor in 2026
New NAR analysis points to markets where home sales will be liveliest next year.
Top 10 2026 real estate hotspots worldwide map.
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