Columbia, SC Real Estate Brief

2026-07-07: Foreclosures are creeping back to 2019 levels with REO homes selling at a 27% discount

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-07 STORIES COVERED * July 7, 2026 * Today: * Mortgage rates remained steady [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-07062026] [Market Pulse] * Foreclosures are rising from pandemic lows [https://www.realtor.com/research/foreclosures-july-2026/] [Market Pulse] * New home sales nationally dropped 7% year-over-year [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/opinion/pipelinepress-07062026] [Market Pulse] * Foreclosure discount data [https://www.realtor.com/research/foreclosures-july-2026/] [Deal Flow] * Multifamily debt markets remain active [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/affinius-capital-namdar-group-80m-for-jersey-center-multifamily/] [Commercial & Investment] * HELOCs and equity-backed lending [https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/opinion/pipelinepress-07062026] [Commercial & Investment] * NAR is escalating Realtor trademark enforcement [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nar-realtor-trademark-ai/] [Industry & Legal] * The IDX debate is heating up [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-idx-debate-is-it-time-to-do-away-with-the-internet-data-exchange/] [Industry & Legal] * TitleEase integrated with Contract2Close [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/titleease-integrates-with-contract2close-platform/] [Industry & Legal] * NRMLA is urging HUD to loosen FHA property rules [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/nrmla-hud-fha-property-rules/] [Industry & Legal] * Zillow's iBuyer shareholder lawsuit [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/06/court-report-zillow-ibuyer-lawsuit-new-date/] [Industry & Legal] * Compass faces a Florida class-action lawsuit [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/06/court-report-zillow-ibuyer-lawsuit-new-date/] [Industry & Legal] * Market Status: [Industry & Legal] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-07/]

2026-07-06: Property management profits climbed 14% YoY while rental income jumped 17%

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-06 STORIES COVERED * Sunday, July 6, 2026 * Today: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxPR2xpVnJadTN1R1JVT1Z2MHNjcjVVWXY3YzhldmVteHkzdzdaYmVHLUZWZS1xdmdKajRPa1RkLXpJWGVKMHVFSk1aV2pnNHk3c2pvVVppVWV5T1RyYnZjQ1k3dUFFMHFZbUpwLWV4c3pINmRoMlZackJqbUNNYldEZGlUa25WLU1UTmpzSkN3NVctclYzcVRsQVZuYWx1SXotN2tmcEhxRlFlS2YtNXd4WW5qcWNTQjlFYkl3ZEhSVVhhY0U1V3BDMDJqb3MtQ3lTN0xGVTlmUVF2Z056ZGFXYVhMSXFfVk9KRm5WRU0zR2JGWElFaFBTX1ZSUm1nc3N0QXNfeA?oc=5] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-06/]

2026-07-05: Mortgage spreads remain the unsung hero keeping sales positive despite rates near 6.60%

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-05 STORIES COVERED * July 5, 2026 * Today: [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/better-mortgage-spreads-are-still-keeping-home-sales-positive/] * Note: [Industry & Legal] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-05/]

2026-07-04: New home sales dropped in May on affordability pressure

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-04 STORIES COVERED * Today: * Affordability concerns are pushing new home sales lower. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQNGVOV0NVLVZaeTE3UjVDNmhqQjd0aG83NnRHZkF6RzMzYThSaWF6cjBsSnBFWEFWRGdHQUFENDhsN1pKLTUyUzRnZWNnMkN0eFhDNmNpNTlpQ2oxMFFiZGd5UzlCUzBVUnAwRWh3Vmk0LXVqRC1wa0FLdHp3LW1SbDg1Q0NqLTh0VUtFa1Y5X04?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Building permit activity provides mixed signals but limited local data. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxPWVN6TWdSWFNST3BobUFvUEk0M2ljZjRLNVktalRUNkdpdTVUQ25iTXNGcl9mUWVYMzh0TzhGTUY1MWIzREw4QVFka0J3RWJKZ1N4VVRsWDA0OXpfSlNMdjJBVVcyWkhwUmdESlVDVGJnUDQwM2stamFDX0dDOFdVMDhYMDBUYXdTMXp5S3pxemRYTjl0cmJjRHhNa3kyQjh5UVNia3lsVkc4eXNQa1VOaURXaVFYTjM0X2NMd0xhaG1pVElQWmtV?oc=5] [Market Pulse] * Co-living can double your rental income on properties you already own. [https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-739] [Property Management & Rentals] * Financial freedom takes fewer properties than most investors assume. [https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1299] [Property Management & Rentals] * Zillow is threatening litigation over MLS private listing access policies. [https://www.housingwire.com/articles/zillow-injunction-hearing-testimony/] [Industry & Legal] * Manhattan luxury market remains strong despite new pied-a-terre tax. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/manhattan-luxury-real-estate-sales-mamdani.html] [Industry & Legal] * Data center development is facing transparency-driven opposition nationwide. [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/secrecy-data-center-deals/] [Commercial & Investment] * Mountain Shore Properties is diversifying from hospitality into multifamily and office. [https://commercialobserver.com/2026/07/stephen-wendell-mountain-shore-properties-5-questions/] [Commercial & Investment] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-04/]

2026-07-03: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.43%, marking a seven-week low

SHOW NOTES - 2026-07-03 STORIES COVERED * July 3, 2026 * Today: [https://www.rismedia.com/2026/07/02/mortgage-rates-edge-down-lowest-level-mid-may/] Read the full brief [https://carolinacleartech.com/columbia-real-estate/2026-07-03/]