Real Estate
Real estate listings feature AI-generated videos
House hunters are encountering AI-generated content in real estate listings, including fake video walk-throughs and hallucinatory features. A typical example involves a vertical video of a dream home in Franklin, Tennessee, narrated by a smiling agent. These elements appear almost too perfect, signaling a new era of AI slop in the housing market.
September registers one of the best months for real estate deeds in a decade
Buenos Aires' real estate market showed a strong rebound in September, with nearly 7,000 deeds, one of the three best months in the last 10 years. Experts highlight the role of mortgage credits and the sector's stability amid economic uncertainty. Developers see opportunities in low prices and properties' dual function as investment and shelter.
Mortgage Rates Stable Ahead of Fed Decision
Mortgage and refinance rates remained calm on September 14, 2025, as markets await the Federal Reserve's rate decision on Wednesday. Both 30-year and 15-year fixed rates are holding steady.
Housing prices grow faster than incomes in Spain's richest municipalities
In Spain's richest municipalities, housing prices have risen up to 30% more than incomes over the past year, according to data from the Tax Agency and Idealista. This gap worsens perceptions of inequality, with over half the population feeling social mobility is broken. An Oxfam Intermón survey identifies housing as the main source of inequality in the country.
Opendoor Introduces New Cash Registry Options
Opendoor has launched new cash registry options to facilitate easier real estate transactions. This update aims to provide more flexibility for users in managing cash flows during property deals.