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Inventory growth making housing more affordable

One positive housing story that really isn’t getting any love is the inventory growth we have seen since the lows of 2022. Why is that positive? Well, more inventory means more choices, a better buyer’s market, and less price growth — all things the housing market needs to get healthy again. I believe this is one…

Greg Hague of 72SOLD on why ‘private’ listings will save our industry

There is a word being used right now to scare real estate professionals into surrendering their judgment and independence. That word is private. It’s being used like magicians use abracadabra, hoping nobody notices what the other hand is doing. We’re told private listings will harm consumers and undermine fair housing. That they are the “dark…

Policy uncertainty takes center stage as AMH reports revenue gains

The built-to-rent industry has been plagued by regulatory uncertainty over the past couple of months, but AMH, the nation’s premier BTR builder, with a portfolio of more than 60,000 rental homes, reported that 2026 started with strong demand and an improving supply picture.  During the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call in February, AMH executives noted…

Bright MLS launches Bright Promote ad tool in listing platform

Bright MLS has launched Bright Promote, an in-platform advertising tool that lets real estate agents create and run digital and mail marketing campaigns directly from Bright Listing Management as soon as a listing goes live, the company announced Monday. The North Bethesda, Maryland-based multiple listing service said Bright Promote is its first MLS-built advertising solution…