August 2026

CRMLS CEO Art Carter sees more industry litigation ahead, AI blindspots

For decades, California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has stood at the center of one of the nation’s most complex and influential real estate markets. As CRMLS CEO, Art Carter navigates the organization through unprecedented market conditions, industry consolidation and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), he’s keeping a steady eye on what matters most; helping brokers and agents adapt. Carter...

Resort-like Denver home has everything from a wine cellar to a dog wash

Luxury buyers increasingly want homes that eliminate the need for weekend escapes. This newly listed residence near Denver’s Cherry Creek appears to have taken that idea literally. Priced at $5.3 million, the custom-built home at 2821 E. Cedar Ave. sits within the exclusive gated enclave of Cedar Lane, pairing timeless European-inspired architecture with a backyard that feels more like a boutique...

Own a 75-acre private island in Fiji for the price of a luxury mansion

Owning a private island often conjures images of rustic beach huts and weeks of complicated planning before every visit. Vawa Island was created to be something entirely different. Now listed for $10 million, the 75-acre island in Fiji’s spectacular Yasawa archipelago was developed by Shauna and Barry Walker, with Barry best known as the co-founder of cannabis brand Dub Bros. Shauna...

In Miami, two Fisher Island condos become one extraordinary $36.25M waterfront residence

Some luxury condominiums stand out because of their location. Others distinguish themselves through scale. This newly listed residence on Fisher Island offers both. Now asking $36.25 million, the five-bedroom home at Palazzo Del Sol was created by combining two separate apartments into one expansive residence spanning 7,630 square feet. Represented by Jill Eber of The Jills Zeder Group, the home...

U.S. Home Prices Rise Further in Q2 as Higher Rates Limit Buyers

The U.S. housing market regained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with home prices rising across a larger share of metropolitan areas as buyers returned despite continued pressure from elevated mortgage rates. Home prices increased year-over-year in 80% of U.S. metropolitan markets during the second quarter, up sharply from 71% in the first quarter, according to the latest quarterly report from the...

Finance of America grows reverse mortgage volume despite Q2 net loss of $29M

Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA) grew its reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume 21% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, even as non-cash fair value marks in its portfolio business drove a net loss of $29 million from April through June. The Texas-based lender on Tuesday reported $730 million in funded volume for the quarter ending June 30, up from $602 million during the same...

Agent productivity drives record quarter for AGNT, eXp Realty

AGNT Inc. — formerly eXp World Holdings — reported record second-quarter revenue as eXp Realty continued to increase agent productivity, transaction volume and market share. Leaders touched on those results and the company advancing its operation of multiple brokerage models during a Tuesday earnings call, following its May acquisition of NextHome. The company reported $1.4 billion in...

loanDepot narrows Q2 net loss as home equity lifts margins

loanDepot reported a sharply narrower net loss in the second quarter as the lender expanded its home equity business, increased loan production and improved operating leverage. The company posted a net loss of $6.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, compared with a loss of $54.9 million in the first quarter. Revenue increased 18% from the prior quarter to $337.3 million, while loan...

Collier County private inspections fray sparks Florida turf war

Florida’s new push to accelerate homebuilding is hitting up a familiar wall of resistance in the Naples area: local resistance. Instead of fighting over zoning, the battle is about permitting. Private-provider inspectors say Collier County officials have thwarted third-party inspections required under state law. State lawmakers strengthened that law last year. It took effect July 1. Florida,...

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