Newsletter — Top Real Estate News

Top Real Estate News

Sent Saturday, August 15, 2026

If you rent, sell or invest in real estate we have hand picked articles form all major online news sources to help you stay up to date with real estate news

Mortgage Rates to Hold Steady on As-Expected Inflation Report, Dimming Odds of a September Fed Rate Hike

Redfin News

Takeaway: Rates should see little change today following an as-expected inflation report, but a Fed hike in September seems increasingly unlikely. Core inflation came in almost spot on with expectations, thwarting fears that inflation would continue to spike in the absence of an agreement with Iran. Core inflation in July came in at 0.

Survey: 61% of Investors Hold Negative Multifamily Outlook in 2026, Per Berkadia

Commercial Observer

Housing isn’t making anyone happy these days. In a survey of more than 100 principals and executives across private real estate investment firms, Berkadia found that 61 percent of respondents characterized their outlook for the multifamily market in the second half of 2026 as negative, Commercial Observer can first report.

Why 2026 foreclosure gains are not a housing crash signal

HousingWire

Despite all the headlines about foreclosures, the NY Fed index is below 2019 and new listings remain muted, limiting supply pressure in 2026.

Wyoming MLSs object to NAR settlement data sharing notice

HousingWire

Wyoming MLSs asked Judge Bough to require specific subpoenas and protections before third party data sharing under the NAR settlement.

Single-Family Permitting Declines Through June in Contrast to Multifamily

NAHB Eye on Housing

Single-family permitting activity continued to weaken through the first half of 2026, while multifamily permitting remained somewhat stronger compared with the same period last year. Over the first six months of the year, the number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 465,301. Compared with the same period in 2025, this represents a 4.

July 2026 CPI Slows to 3.4%, but Mortgage Rates Hit a 2026 High

Realtor.com Research

July CPI came in exactly as forecast: headline inflation cooled to 3. 4% and core eased to 2. 5%.

Fortress Refinances Dania Design Center With $45M After Foreclosure Fight

Commercial Observer

Fortress Investment Group has refinanced the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach, Fla. , following a nasty foreclosure fight with its previous owner, New York-based billionaire Charles Cohen. City National Bank of Florida supplied a $45 million loan backing the 780,000-square-foot office and design showroom complex at 1855 Griffin Road, facing the I-95.

Multifamily lending on pace to surpass 2025’s robust volume

Scotsman Guide

Banks claw back market share, testing Fannie and Freddie’s multifamily sway The post Multifamily lending on pace to surpass 2025’s robust volume appeared first on Scotsman Guide .

Summer heat sets in across Northeast housing markets

HousingWire

From Rochester to Boston and Buffalo, the common denominator remains limited inventory — and buyers are ready for the chase.

Nuveen Green Capital Closes $281M C-PACE Loan for Boston Condos

Commercial Observer

The steady climb of commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing around the U. S. has made its way to one of Boston’s tallest buildings.

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— Ava