Rent News Today — September 24, 2026
Perchwell CEO on landmark MLS shift to next-generation tech and more — today's rent signal.
The real estate industry is navigating a period of significant change, with technological advancements and shifting market dynamics at the forefront. A major development in this space is the landmark shift by a prominent MLS to next-generation technology, as highlighted by an interview with the CEO of Perchwell. This move signals a broader trend towards modernization and increased efficiency in the way real estate data is managed and shared.
Meanwhile, the industry is also grappling with more immediate challenges, such as labor imbalances that are affecting key sectors like kitchen and bath design and construction. The $230 billion market is feeling the strain, with companies struggling to find and retain skilled workers. On the financial side, mortgage companies are also making moves to shore up their capital and position themselves for future growth, as evidenced by UWM's plan for a $400 million rights offering backed by major investors Oaktree and Ishbia. These stories reflect the complex and multifaceted nature of the current real estate landscape.
Today's signal:
• Perchwell CEO on landmark MLS shift to next-generation tech (housingwire.com)
• Labor imbalances plague the $230B kitchen and bath sector (housingwire.com)
• UWM sets terms for $400M rights offering with Oaktree, Ishbia backstop (housingwire.com)