National housing news highlights AI tools, listing strategies and agent awards

The three-part documentary The Wolves of Real Estate was released as the former luxury brokers Alexander faced criminal sentencing, Inman reported. Agents are being encouraged to increase their inventory when properties remain on the market longer, with Inman outlining how more listings can lead to additional buyer interest and greater market influence. Zillow said its Likely to List AI model identifies homes likely to enter the market within 90 days, with Cynthia Taylor describing the system’s framework, though no independent data was provided to verify its reliability or potential for error, and it is unclear how the tool affects agent time or consumer privacy. Coldwell Banker’s 2026 American Dream Report found that a majority of parents with young children are setting aside money or thinking about saving for a future home purchase. The National Association of Realtors recognized five individuals for launching nonprofit efforts that serve their communities, Inman reported. Florida Realtors backed a proposed amendment to the state’s property tax structure currently on the November ballot, according to Inman, though the potential effect on transactions or agent earnings was not detailed. The national median home value was $366,157 in September 2026, a 1.2 percent increase from the prior year, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.