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While only 23 percent of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that's up from 14 percent a year ago, when mortgage rates were near post-pandemic peaks.

Dubai emerges as the global real estate standout against London and New York  MSN

In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have…

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Dubai emerges as the global real estate standout against London and New York  Khaleej Times

US office market vacancy rate dips but more volatility likely in 2025  The Business Journals

RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would affect separate civil lawsuits against RealPage…

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With gift shopping in full swing, everyone has asked themselves the million-dollar question, "What would make the perfect present?" While perfection might be elusive, Inman’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2024 aims to help you get as close as possible when selecting gifts for the hardworking agents in your life.

The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement  Following Judge Stephen R. Bough’s final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it.  The appeals are all filed on…

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Long Harbour invests in new residential development in North West London with St George  IPE Reference Hub

Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.…

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American centi-millionaires and billionaires lead charge in securing London’s most prestigious real estate in 2024  Spear's WMS

American centi-millionaires and billionaires top buyers of London super-prime properties in 2024  Spear's WMS

London: Things can only get better for commercial real estate  IPE Real Assets

Activist Investors Urge Macy's to Create a Real Estate Unit Among Other Changes to Boost Stock  U.S. News & World Report

Hudson Valley Property Group acquires 22-property portfolio across the western United States  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Industrial & logistics investment volumes begin recovery across Europe  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Relocation trends in Europe: navigating complex rental and property markets into 2025  Re:locate Magazine

England house prices ‘affordable’ only for richest 10% in 2022-23  Financial Times

Hudson Valley Property Group Acquires 22-Property Portfolio Across the Western United States  goskagit.com

Hudson Valley Property Group Acquires 22-Property Portfolio Across the Western United States  PR Newswire