Show Notes - 2026-04-29
Stories Covered
Today: [Tuesday, April 29, 2026]Mortgage rates rose to two-week highs. [Market Pulse]National homeownership held at 65.3% in Q1. [Market Pulse]Home prices posted modest annual gains. [Market Pulse]Multifamily markets show recovery signs amid cautious optimism. [Commercial & Investment]AvalonBay beat earnings expectations, citing strong rent-vs-buy economics. [Commercial & Investment]Life sciences REIT Alexandria Real Estate posted increased losses and slow leasing. [Commercial & Investment]National builder advocates won rollback of costly energy mandate. [Commercial & Investment]April rent increased 0.5%, marking the third consecutive monthly gain. [Property Management & Rentals]Multifamily vacancy dropped to 7.2%, the first decline since 2021. [Property Management & Rentals]Virginia followed California's faith-based housing model, clearing churches to build affordable housing. [Property Management & Rentals]NAR's referral network model faces scrutiny despite top producer's defense. [Industry & Legal]Credit score reform could increase mortgage delinquencies and reshape GSE pricing grids. [Industry & Legal]Real Brokerage acquiring RE/MAX for $550 million, creating Real REMAX Group. [Industry & Legal]Oregon's 2026 legislative session delivered mixed housing results. [Industry & Legal]Construction workforce shifts away from trades toward management and tech roles. [Industry & Legal]Keller Williams executive warns tough markets expose weak branding and strategic drift. [Industry & Legal]