Real estate
D.R. Horton is tapping a startup’s AI zoning tool to build more homes
D.R. Horton signage stands in front of homes under construction at the Eastridge Woods development in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from […]
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New foreclosures jump 20% in October, a sign of more distress in the housing market
fstop123 | E+ | Getty Images Foreclosure filings climbed again in October, after sitting at historic lows in recent years, according to new data released Thursday. While the numbers are still small, the persistent rise in foreclosures may be a sign of cracks in the housing market. There were 36,766 U.S. properties with some type […]
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This startup backed by Bezos and Benioff launched a trading platform for shares of rental homes
Row of single-family detached houses in Alexandria, Virginia. Grace Cary | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors […]
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Mortgage demand from homebuyers hits highest level since September, despite rising interest rates
An aerial view of a housing development on Aug. 8, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images As the housing market heads into its traditionally slowest season, homebuyers are making one last gasp, likely due to more supply on the market and softening prices. Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 6% […]
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Real estate titan Barry Sternlicht says he will ‘have to’ drop employees in favor of AI
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Billionaire Barry Sternlicht, […]
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Trump proposes 50-year mortgage, but some say homeowner savings would be minimal
watch now VIDEO3:2703:27 President Trump floats 50-year mortgage: Here’s how it could work Squawk on the Street In another attempt to make homebuying more affordable, President Donald Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in a social media post. In response, Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie […]
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The Trump administration wants to allow crypto-backed mortgages. Here’s why
It’s no secret that buying a home is expensive. The average sales price for U.S. homes has hovered around $400,000 since the end of 2021, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Most homebuyers looking to cover that cost turn to mortgage lenders, who pore over financial details like salaries, bank balances and […]
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UK’s Rightmove stock tumbles over 28% as AI investments expected to weigh on 2026 profit
Share in British real estate listing company Rightmove plummeted as much as 28% on Friday after it warned of lower profit growth on the back of accelerated investments in artificial intelligence. Rightmove projected a operating profit growth of 3% to 5% in 2026, coming in lower than its forecast of 9% growth this year. The […]
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This fintech unicorn just launched an AI agent to handle billions of dollars in CRE lending
Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Courtesy of Built Technologies A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive […]
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There’s an outperforming real estate sector hiding in plain sight
Industrial outdoor storage in Elgin, Illinois. Courtesy of Alterra IOS A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to […]
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