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Polymarket and Dow Jones announced an exclusive partnership to make Polymarket's real-time prediction market data available across Dow Jones consumer platforms, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and Investor's Business Daily. The collaboration will provide audiences with greater visibility into prediction market signals across a range of economic, political and cultural topics, offering a new lens for understanding how markets assess probabilities and future outcomes. Polymarket data will be displayed through dedicated data modules on Dow Jones digital properties, including homepage and market-related pages, as well as through select print placements. As part of the partnership, Dow Jones will introduce new consumer-facing features incorporating prediction market data, including a custom earnings calendar highlighting market-implied expectations around corporate performance. Additional data-driven experiences are expected to launch over time.
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- Cross-Market Dominance: According to Realtor.com's report, in Q4 2025, out-of-market buyers accounted for 61.9% of online views for homes in the 100 largest U.S. metros, a significant structural shift from 48.6% in 2019, indicating increased mobility and interconnectedness among home shoppers.
- Sun Belt Appeal: In Q4 2025, 87 of the largest metros saw out-of-market demand surpass local interest, particularly in affordable cities like Cape Coral and Lakeland, which attract many retirees and investors, further elevating the share of non-local shoppers.
- AI-Driven Market Shifts: A notable finding is that 39 metros, including San Francisco, have shifted from local dominance to out-of-market interest, with San Francisco experiencing a 25.4% increase in outside interest, driven by AI job opportunities and data center expansions, highlighting technology's profound impact on the housing market.
- Declining Local Buyer Share: While 13 metros still have local buyers in the majority, these markets have seen a declining share of local engagement since 2019, suggesting that out-of-market interest is becoming increasingly significant nationwide, potentially influencing future market dynamics.
- Increase in External Buyers: According to Realtor.com's report, out-of-market buyers accounted for 61.9% of home views in the 100 largest U.S. metros in Q4 2025, a significant rise from 48.6% in 2019, indicating enhanced mobility and interconnectedness among home shoppers.
- Sun Belt's Strong Appeal: In Q4 2025, cities like Cape Coral, Lakeland, and Durham saw over 75% of their demand from external buyers, attracting retirees and investors due to lower home prices and appealing lifestyles compared to coastal cities.
- Tech Hubs Attracting External Interest: A notable shift in 39 metros, including San Francisco, which experienced a 25.4% increase in out-of-market interest, is driven by AI job opportunities and data center expansions, highlighting the tech sector's influence on the housing market.
- Decline of Local Buyer Dominance: While 13 metros still have a majority of local buyers, their engagement has been declining since 2019, suggesting that out-of-market interest is becoming increasingly significant nationwide, particularly in high-cost areas like New York and Washington, D.C.
- Market Dynamics Shift: Since January 2022, mortgage rates peaked at 7.79% and currently hover around 6.10%, while active inventory surged by 142.1%, yet the national median list price rose by 8.1%, indicating price resilience that burdens buyers.
- Lock-In Effect Impact: Over 50% of borrowers hold mortgage rates below 4%, creating a lock-in effect that restricts their mobility, resulting in insufficient market supply, and despite new listings, price pressures persist, affecting buyer choices.
- Significant Regional Differences: Active listings in the West and South increased by 211% and 178%, respectively, while the Northeast and Midwest saw only 23% and 68% growth, highlighting an uneven recovery with some areas still facing inventory shortages.
- Uncertain Market Outlook: While falling rates could ease the lock-in effect and attract more sellers, they may also reignite buyer demand, creating a supply-demand conflict, with future price trends dependent on sustainable growth in new listings and improved market liquidity.
- Supply and Demand Imbalance: Since January 2022, mortgage rates peaked at 7.79% and currently hover around 6.10%, while active inventory surged by 142.1%, yet the national median list price rose by 8.1%, indicating strong price resilience that burdens buyers.
- Lock-In Effect: Over 50% of borrowers hold mortgage rates below 4%, limiting their ability to sell, with many households facing the dilemma of replacing low-rate loans with nearly double the cost, exacerbating market liquidity issues.
- Significant Regional Disparities: Active listings in the West and South increased by 211% and 178%, respectively, while the Northeast and Midwest saw only 22.4% and 67.1% growth, highlighting uneven recovery, with cities like New York experiencing fewer listings than four years ago.
- Slow Market Adjustment: Despite a decrease in new listings, the increase in inventory is primarily due to longer market times for existing listings, as sellers prefer to wait for price recovery rather than aggressively cut prices, thus stifling market liquidity.
- Cultural and Real Estate Intersection: Realtor.com® is hosting an Open House at its Austin headquarters during SXSW 2026, aiming to merge culture with real estate while engaging media, partners, and locals to discuss housing-related topics, showcasing the company's commitment to the community.
- Innovation Showcase: On the second day of the event, Realtor.com® collaborates with the National Association of REALTORS® to host the PropTech Startup Showdown, where six startups pitch their innovative solutions in the real estate sector, driving technological advancements in the industry.
- Rise of Female Homebuyers: The event will highlight the economic power of female homebuyers, as single women now outpace single men in home purchases nationwide, reflecting their crucial role in financial independence and long-term wealth creation, emphasizing housing's impact on generational wealth.
- Housing and the American Dream: Discussions will focus on how homeownership serves as a key driver of generational wealth, analyzing the costs of delaying home purchases and its implications for future prosperity, aiming to preserve housing as a pathway to success.
- Event Overview: Realtor.com® is hosting a two-day Open House during SXSW 2026, designed to merge culture, innovation, and real estate, attracting media, partners, and local residents to engage in meaningful discussions.
- Star Lineup: The event features live performances by cookbook author and country music entertainer Hannah Dasher, along with an evening party by music duo Dorio, enhancing the event's appeal and participation.
- Startup Competition: On March 13, the PropTech Startup Showdown will showcase innovations in real estate technology, fostering collaboration and dialogue within the industry to drive future market developments.
- Economic Power of Female Homebuyers: The March 14 programming will delve into the rising influence of female homebuyers and their impact on the housing market, emphasizing the significance of homeownership in generational wealth, with industry leaders participating in discussions.




