Data ReportHousing MarketsOct 12, 20263 min read
Manhattan Q3 2026 Sponsor Inventory: What Counts
Manhattan Q3 2026 sponsor inventory fell as resale condo listings rose. See what the counts exclude and what buyers need to check at each building.
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Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsOct 10, 20264 min read
Winter Listing Carrying Costs: A Cash Budget
Budget winter listing carrying costs through November and December, separate mortgage principal from expense, and compare proceeds at the same sale price.
GuidePolicy & RegulationOct 8, 20265 min read
Portland Parking Minimums: What Still Applies
Portland parking minimums are gone, but bike parking, access and other rules remain. See what applies October 8, 2026, and what changes in November.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationOct 7, 20264 min read
CRMLS Compass Complaint: What the Suit Seeks
The CRMLS Compass complaint seeks a ruling on listing cooperation rules, but the filing itself creates no marketing exemption for California brokers.
MarketHousing MarketsOct 7, 20263 min read
King County September 2026 Condo Prices
King County September 2026 condo prices show a softer market. Compare the median, sales and inventory before adjusting an individual listing price.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsOct 5, 20265 min read
Condo Special Assessment Budget: Closing Cash and Monthly Costs
Build a condo special assessment budget that separates closing cash, monthly installments and regular dues, with checks for lender project approval.
ChecklistHomebuildingOct 5, 20264 min read
North Carolina Septic Bedroom Count: Lot Plans
Verify a North Carolina lot's septic bedroom count before choosing a house plan. Check expansion approvals, repair space and advertising limits.
GuideInvesting & RentalsOct 5, 20265 min read
Virginia Rental Application Deposit: Refunds
Virginia rental application deposit refunds: check the payment method, 10- or 20-day deadline, and itemized deductions for actual expenses and damages.
Data ReportHousing MarketsOct 4, 20263 min read
September 2026 Delistings: A Stable Share
September 2026 delistings held near last year's share. See why seller withdrawals can coexist with rising inventory and what local agents should check.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsOct 3, 20264 min read
Home Price Index Rebasing: What 100 Means
Home price index rebasing puts series on a common starting date. Learn the calculation, what 100 means, and which market comparisons remain invalid.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationOct 1, 20265 min read
California SB 1116 Lot Averaging in 2027
California SB 1116 lot averaging permits smaller parcels for eligible 2027 applications, while average sizes and other project requirements still apply.
Data ReportMortgage & FinanceOct 1, 20264 min read
October 1, 2026 Mortgage Rates: DTI Headroom
October 1, 2026 mortgage rates: See how the higher 30-year benchmark changes payments and debt-to-income headroom in a preapproval sensitivity test.
Data ReportHousing MarketsOct 1, 20263 min read
September 2026 Inventory Recovery: Why the Baseline Matters
September 2026 inventory recovery depends on the baseline. Compare 2019 with pre-pandemic averages, regional gaps and what active listings measure.
ChecklistAgents & BrokeragesSep 30, 20265 min read
North Carolina Commission LLC: Payee Checklist
Before a North Carolina broker directs commission to an LLC, check the firm license, qualifying broker, BIC payment route and payee records.
Data ReportHousing MarketsSep 29, 20264 min read
July 2026 Home Price Index Gap: What Differs
The July 2026 home price index gap reflects different measures. Compare FHFA and Case-Shiller coverage, weighting and timing before citing either.
GuideAgents & BrokeragesSep 28, 20264 min read
SmartMLS Photo Removal After a Sale
SmartMLS photo removal after a Connecticut sale: what the MLS retains, how to request changes from websites, and why some images may remain.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 27, 20265 min read
Cook County Tax Proration: What the Closing Credit Covers
Cook County tax proration reduces cash needed at closing, but does not set your next bill. Check exemptions, escrow funding and reproration terms.
TemplateInvesting & RentalsSep 27, 20265 min read
Ohio Deposit Forwarding Address: Keep Proof
Use an Ohio deposit forwarding address notice and evidence log. Learn when the 30-day clock starts and how missing notice affects additional remedies.
Data ReportHousing MarketsSep 24, 20264 min read
August 2026 Real Home Prices: State the Deflator
August 2026 real home prices show an estimated 0.3% annual gain using all-items CPI-U. See the formula, timing limits and what the result leaves out.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesSep 24, 20263 min read
Orion MLS Access Rollout: Search Before Feeds
The Orion MLS access rollout connects participating California, Nevada and Oregon markets. Check search access, planned feeds and reuse rights.
GlossaryHousing MarketsSep 22, 20264 min read
Repeat Sales Index Renovation Bias
Renovation bias can affect a repeat sales index. See what FHFA research found, its limits, and why home-price growth differs from investment return.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 21, 20267 min read
San Mateo SB 684 Eligibility: Which Parcels?
Check San Mateo SB 684 eligibility for unincorporated parcels, including SB 1123 vacancy rules, coastal limits and the approvals needed before construction.
GuideHousing MarketsSep 20, 20265 min read
California Prop 19 Replacement Timing: Taxes and Filing
California Prop 19 replacement timing: plan a buy-first move, understand interim property taxes, and file for the transfer with the right county.
Data ReportHousing MarketsSep 19, 20263 min read
August 2026 Regional Pending Sales: Monthly Split, Annual Declines
August 2026 regional pending sales rose in two regions but fell annually in all four, offering a qualified signal for brokerage closing forecasts.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 19, 20264 min read
Basement Price per Square Foot: Match the Area
Basement price per square foot can mislead when listings count different areas. See how appraisals treat finished basements and compare homes consistently.
Data ReportHomebuildingSep 17, 20264 min read
August 2026 Housing Completions: What the Decline Shows
August 2026 housing completions fell. Compare single-family and multifamily delivery, sampling uncertainty, and the stock still under construction.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 17, 20265 min read
Oregon Middle Housing Land Division: Unit Limits
Oregon middle housing land division enables separate ownership. Check unit limits, utility and easement rules, and the steps from approval to recording.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 15, 20265 min read
Philadelphia Tax Abatement Expiration
Plan for Philadelphia tax abatement expiration: verify the remaining term, compare future tax bills, and check when Homestead relief may apply.
GuideHomebuildingSep 14, 20265 min read
North Carolina Plat Recording: What Comes First
North Carolina plat recording rules distinguish contracts from conveyance. Check buyer protections, approval steps and documents needed before closing.
Data ReportHousing MarketsSep 13, 20264 min read
Denver August 2026 Home Prices by Type
Denver August 2026 home prices differed by property type. Read DMAR’s sales counts and marketing times before recommending a listing price change.
GuideInvesting & RentalsSep 13, 20264 min read
Massachusetts Last Month’s Rent Interest
Check interest on last month’s rent in Massachusetts, including the 5% rule, shorter tenancies, payment deadlines and records to verify.
ComparisonPolicy & RegulationSep 12, 20266 min read
California ADU Utility Connection Fees: Which Rules Apply?
California ADU utility connection fees depend on project type. Compare conversions, new construction, capacity charges and the separate impact-fee rules.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 12, 20264 min read
Taunton Winter Street Opening Deadline: Plan Before November
Plan for Taunton's winter street opening deadline: confirm permit issuance, city exceptions, utility dates and restoration before committing to delivery.
GuideHousing TechnologySep 12, 20265 min read
Washington Reusable Tenant Screening: Check Acceptance First
Check Washington reusable tenant screening acceptance before paying: verify report contents, credit-report age, delivery, fees and denial notices.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 11, 20264 min read
Appraisal Concessions: Why the Price Adjustment Can Differ
An appraisal price adjustment for concessions reflects market evidence. See why the credit, seller net proceeds and comparable value can differ.
MarketHousing MarketsSep 9, 20264 min read
San Francisco July 2026 Price Momentum: Annual Gain, Recent Declines
San Francisco July 2026 price momentum shows annual gains and recent declines. Read Cotality’s figures, measurement limits and implications for pricing.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationSep 8, 20264 min read
MBA New Jersey Disparate Impact Lawsuit: Who Must Prove What?
The MBA lawsuit over New Jersey disparate impact rules contests the burden of proof. See what lenders should document and what court relief would change.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 7, 20266 min read
Florida Homestead Portability: Downsizing Math
Calculate Florida homestead portability for downsizing, then check exemptions, tax rates, separate charges, eligibility dates and applicable forms.
Data ReportHousing MarketsSep 6, 20264 min read
August 2026 Inventory: Where Price Cuts Increased
August 2026 inventory grew in every region, but price cuts diverged. Compare reduction shares, marketing time and evidence for repricing.
Calculated ExplainerInvesting & RentalsSep 6, 20265 min read
Chicago Security Deposit Interest: Which Lease Year?
Match Chicago security deposit interest to the correct lease year, check renewal dates and exemptions, and reconcile payment timing with your records.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 5, 20264 min read
NYC New Condo: Temporary Occupancy Checklist
Buying a new NYC condo with a temporary occupancy certificate? Check unit coverage, expiration, renewal plans and written closing conditions.
TemplateAgents & BrokeragesSep 4, 20265 min read
California Brokerage Trust Reconciliation: Three Balances
California brokerage trust reconciliation worksheet: match control records, beneficiary ledgers and adjusted bank cash, then investigate hidden shortages.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 4, 20265 min read
Houston Replats: Why Deed Restrictions Still Matter
Houston replat approval does not erase deed restrictions. Learn which records and development rules to check before marketing an infill or townhouse site.
AnalysisHousing MarketsSep 4, 20264 min read
Labor Day Housing Data Comparisons: Align the Weeks
Make Labor Day housing data comparisons clearer by matching holiday weeks, reading rolling averages and checking seasonal adjustment before September reports.
Data ReportHousing MarketsSep 3, 20263 min read
August 29, 2026 Inventory: What Listing Flow Shows
August 29, 2026 inventory and listing flow show more homes for sale. Compare new listings and time on market before drawing conclusions about seller distress.
Data ReportInvesting & RentalsSep 3, 20264 min read
San Francisco August 2026 Rental Signals: City or Metro?
San Francisco rental signals for August 2026: compare city and metro measures, vacancy, leasing speed and the rules governing renewal increases.
Data ReportMortgage & FinanceSep 3, 20263 min read
September 3, 2026 Mortgage Buying Power at a Fixed Budget
September 3, 2026 mortgage buying power: see how a $2,500 payment translates into loan principal, and why a home-price budget needs more inputs.
ChecklistHousing TechnologySep 2, 20264 min read
California Virtual Staging: Original Images and Disclosures
California virtual staging rules require disclosures and access to original images. Use this checklist to review edits, links and each marketing channel.
GuideHomebuildingSep 2, 20265 min read
Raleigh Infrastructure Surety Release: Evidence and Timing
Raleigh infrastructure surety release depends on completion records, state law and instrument terms. Plan reductions, acceptance and available capital.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesAug 31, 20264 min read
NWMLS First Look Access: What Sellers Control
NWMLS First Look access is set for September 4, 2026. Understand broker access, public marketing, optional showings and seller controls over IDX.
Guides & explainers
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsOct 10, 20264 min read
Winter Listing Carrying Costs: A Cash Budget
Budget winter listing carrying costs through November and December, separate mortgage principal from expense, and compare proceeds at the same sale price.
GuidePolicy & RegulationOct 8, 20265 min read
Portland Parking Minimums: What Still Applies
Portland parking minimums are gone, but bike parking, access and other rules remain. See what applies October 8, 2026, and what changes in November.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsOct 5, 20265 min read
Condo Special Assessment Budget: Closing Cash and Monthly Costs
Build a condo special assessment budget that separates closing cash, monthly installments and regular dues, with checks for lender project approval.