Housing Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Home Price Data, and Spotlight on Delaware Luxury Market

The Realtor.com® economic research team is preparing for a full slate of market reports and economic indicators over the next five days. Senior economists Hannah Jones and Anthony Smith kick off the week with the Summer 2026 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing and Luxury Market Rankings on Monda

When your AI vendor gets it wrong, you’re still responsible 

Mortgage servicers are misreading the current moment. Enforcement looks quiet, but accountability has never been broader. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued zero consent orders against servicers in 2026. Enforcement staffing is being cut by 80%, and the Office of the Comptrol

From weeks to minutes: How AI-native land acquisition is changing the game for homebuilders

Land acquisition has become one of the homebuilding industry’s most important competitive advantages. Yet many teams still rely on manual research, disconnected data and broker-listed opportunities, leaving them competing for the same limited pool of properties. AI is beginning to change that equati

Beyond the mortgage: Alex Song on how Made Card is building homeowner loyalty through everyday engagement

Homeownership really starts at closing, yet that’s often where the relationship between borrowers and lenders ends. As affordability pressures continue to reshape the housing market, borrower engagement needs to shift from periodic marketing to creating continuous value throughout the homeowner jour