Cotality reports 0.3% annual appreciation in April as affordability pressures cool some markets and Midwest metros gain momentum
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Minimal appreciation masks ongoing pressure from rates and rising ownership expenses
New MCP server and AI-ready datasets target more reliable automation in underwriting, valuation, and risk workflows
Buyer-seller standoff, weak demand, and regional splits define early-year housing conditions
Survey finds experienced agents frustrated with Zillow, MLS systems, and pocket listings, while most report little change in commissions post-NAR settlement
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) accounted for nearly 21% of mortgage originations in 2025 — the highest level in three years
Former USAA chief brings digital transformation and operational expertise as Cotality scales data, analytics, and AI capabilities
Single-family rent growth slowed to near 15-year lows in late 2025, with declining rents in many major metros as rising vacancies and shifting demand gave renters greater pricing leverage
Affordability constraints and strong rental demand pushed investors to claim 30% of U.S. single-family home purchases in 2025, a share expected to remain steady into early 2026
National home price growth slowed to just 0.9% year-over-year in December, marking one of the weakest annual increases since the post-Great Recession recovery as the housing market shows signs of stabilization