My staff reads many articles to get information for our newsletters. Today, I want to list some of their favorite links from this week. For the baby boomers, this is like the companies that used to clip articles from newspapers, copy, and send them to a client list. A Clipping Service. Today, they are links.
Selected by Christie Olson, General Manager
America’s Next Big Land Grab – Secretive investors are buying up empty real estate ahead of the next building boom, potentially lowering home prices.
Why AI Amplifies Existing Strategies – Wayne Bell says, “A smart and engrossing article about AI in real estate, with superb advice on using it to amplify what you’re already doing right.”
The Housing Market Was Built for a Baby Boom. What Happens in a Baby Bust? – Could shifting demographics reshape real estate? Some suggest hiring social media experts to reach younger buyers.Read the full article ›
Selected by Trista Ramirez, Education Programs Coordinator
US 30-year mortgage rate dropped last week, refi applications surged – Mortgage rates slipped to 6.67%, the lowest since April, driving a 23% rise in refinance applications, though purchase activity stayed muted.
Wealthy coastal California neighborhood urges city to ban short-term rentals – Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood is pushing for caps or bans on Airbnb/Vrbo-style rentals, citing disruptions to community and housing availability.
U.S. Foreclosure Activity Jumps 13% Year Over Year in July, Highest of 2025 – Foreclosure filings hit over 36,000 in July — up 13% from last year — highlighting growing stress on homeowners.
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