Construction News Today — August 13, 2026
Offerpad says it is turning the engine back on in 2026 and more — today's construction signal.
The construction industry is bracing for a mix of challenges and opportunities as the market continues to evolve. On one hand, companies like Offerpad are gearing up for a comeback, with the iBuyer announcing plans to relaunch its operations in 2026. This move signals a potential resurgence in the iBuying sector, which had seen a slowdown in recent times. However, not all news is positive, as a new report from Cotality highlights the growing threat of wildfires to properties across western states, with a staggering $1.4 trillion in properties at risk.
As the industry looks to the future, technology is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the way homes are bought, sold, and modified. Artificial intelligence is being used to help sellers list their homes, but real estate agents remain crucial in driving net proceeds for sellers. Meanwhile, lawmakers are taking steps to support senior homeowners, with a new Senate bill aimed at providing tax credits for aging-in-place modifications. In other news, the courts have been busy, with a lawsuit against Homie being upheld and a dispute between Two Harbors and UWM turning ugly. These developments are worth watching as the construction industry continues to navigate a complex and changing landscape.
Today's signal:
• Offerpad says it is turning the engine back on in 2026 (housingwire.com)
• Cotality: Wildfire risk threatens $1.4T in properties across western states (housingwire.com)
• AI can help sellers list homes, agents still drive net proceeds (housingwire.com)
• Senate bill targets senior homeowner tax credit for aging-in-place modifications (housingwire.com)
• Two Harbors calls UWM lawsuit ‘frivolous,’ slams management for $600M hedge loss (housingwire.com)
• Tenth Circuit upholds dismissal of Homie antitrust lawsuit (housingwire.com)