Why Real Estate Professionals Still Matter in the Age of AI

Every few years, a new narrative appears in real estate predicting that technology will replace professionals in the industry. First it was online listings. Then it was home search websites. Then it was discount brokerages. Now the conversation centers around artificial intelligence. Yet experienced

2026 Housing Market Reset: What This Shift Really Means for Raleigh and the Triangle

The housing market is not crashing in 2026. It is also not rebounding. According to Redfin’s 2026 outlook, the market is entering what economists are calling The Great Housing Reset. This reset is defined by slower price growth, modest sales increases, and a long overdue rebalancing between wages an

October Home Prices Grew Unseasonably Slow: What the Latest Data Means for Buyers, Sellers and Local Markets

Home prices across the United States grew just 1.3% in the 12 months ending October 2025, according to newly released data from Homes.com. That brings the national median home price to around $385,000, up only about $5,000 compared to the previous year. Prices remain below the June peak of $395,000,

How the Federal Government Shutdown Is Disrupting North Carolina's Rental Market

Rental assistance delays, federal worker furloughs, and financing freezes are shaking North Carolina’s rental housing landscape—here’s what property owners and investors need to know. Bottom Line: The ongoing federal government shutdown is creating immediate challenges for North Carolina's rental ma