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In This Article Dallas-Fort Worth is the No. 1 market to watch in 2026, a designation it has received for the second year in a row. Global accounting and financial services firm PwC and the influential Urban Land Institute have just released their annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report, ranking the top 10 markets to watch in 2026 and naming the Texas city the top choice. The list was compiled by surveying over 1,700 real estate investors, developers, lenders, and advisors in both the U.S. and Canada. “Our primary theme was around navigating the fog. We use that…
Is real estate investing still worth it? High mortgage rates and home prices can make buying a rental property seem challenging, if not impossible at times, particularly for a rookie investor with zero experience. But not to worry—in this episode, we’re sharing beginner-friendly tips that will help you find and fund cash-flowing deals in 2026!Welcome to another Rookie Reply! We’re back with three questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, the first of which comes from someone who’s looking to break into real estate but is unsure of how to make the numbers work in today’s high-interest-rate environment. Is now a bad…
Zillow released its new 2026 housing market predictions and…I’m not sure I agree with them. From home price to mortgage rate predictions, “kidfluence” steering decisions, and the rise of the lifestyle renter, I’m going through all 10 of Zillow’s predictions and sharing which I agree with, which I’m confused by, and which made me laugh. Even with a few very interesting predictions, I do think some core forecasts will actually play out in 2026.When’s the last time you asked your kid, “Hey buddy, where do YOU want to live?” and rented based on their answer? Well, Zillow believes that your…
The Department of Homeland Security’s deployment of more than 2,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and agents—the largest such enforcement action in U.S. history—turned fatal on Wednesday when an ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. The shooting was just one of several fatal incidents since ICE ramped up its mass deportation effort last year and raises questions about how officers are trained, especially as DHS has dodged questions about this process while more than doubling its number of agents since 2024. Recruitment efforts have been juiced by massive funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,…
In This Article President Donald Trump’s plan to stop large investors from buying single-family houses could have far-reaching effects on all real estate investors. Trump said in a Truth Social post on Jan. 7: “For a very long time, buying and owning a home was considered the pinnacle of the American Dream. It was the reward for working hard and doing the right thing, but now, because of the record-high inflation caused by Joe Biden and the Democrats in Congress, that American Dream is increasingly out of reach for far too many people, especially younger Americans. It is for that…
Luxury Presence’s Series C consists of $22 million in equity financing led by repeat lead investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Others taking staking in the round include NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam and Jade Mills. The round was finalized with a $15M debt facility with J.P. Morgan.
Air travel in the U.S. last year was defined by chaotic delays and cancellations during the 43-day government shutdown. New global punctuality rankings from aviation analytics firm Cirium show just how dire delays were in 2025. Cirium analyzes flight data from more than 600 sources including airlines, airports, global distribution systems, and civil aviation authorities. A flight is considered on time if it lands within 15 minutes of its scheduled gate arrival time. Aeromexico earned the top spot for global airlines for the second year in a row with 90.02% of its flights arriving on time, improving by over 3%…
In This Article People love to lament that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. There is, of course, some truth there, but not just because “the system is rigged.” For plenty of practical and mindset reasons, savings begets more savings, and wealth begets more wealth. Imagine that every dollar in the world was redistributed evenly overnight. In a decade, where would all the money be? I’d argue that almost all of it would be right back where it started, because people either understand how to put money to work, or they don’t. Here’s what the financial independence…
Recruiting teams are, in many ways, ground zero for AI disruption. A plethora of tasks historically performed by recruiters can now be performed by AI technology. But…with a world of possibilities at one’s fingertips, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Real estate tech giant Zillow has launched several AI tools for recruitment since it began experimenting in late 2023. HR Brew recently sat down with Roz Harris, Zillow’s VP of talent acquisition, engagement, and belonging, to discuss how her recruitment team has identified and adopted AI solutions. Where to begin? In November 2023, Harris’s team started looking into…
For many first-time home buyers, purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions they will ever make. But beyond having a place to call your own, homeownership can offer financial benefits that renting often can’t, including equity growth and greater stability in monthly housing costs. In this Redfin guide, we highlight key benefits of homeownership that matter for new buyers. You will learn how owning a home can build equity, support long-term wealth, and create more predictable housing costs. With the right knowledge, you can move into the home buying process with confidence. In this article: 1. Building…