China dropping its 'three red lines' policy might not be enough to revive the property market

Zhiwei Zhang, president and chief economist of Pinpoint Asset Management, says the markets have been expecting policy changes in the property market since Q4 of 2025, but questions remain on whether the reported relaxation of borrowing rules for developers is enough to change the momentum in the sec

Unwrapping the NAR Settlement

August 2024 feels like a lifetime ago. The National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement agreement snuck in like a thief, and we, agents, scrambled to understand buyer-broker agreements, compensation disclosure, and off-MLS coordination. Seventeen months in, most of us have figured out how

Apartment rents just dropped to the lowest level in 4 years

Apartment rents are falling sharply due to weaker economic conditions and growing job losses.

January Real Estate Roundup

"Mortgage rates remain near their lowest levels in three years, which is encouraging for potential homebuyers who have waited to enter the market for some time. Lower rates, combined with strong income growth, have led to a steady increase in purchase applications compared to last year. More homeown