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As we close the books on August, the Institute’s Luxury Market Report takes a closer look at the current luxury real estate market.  The luxury real estate market across North America continues to walk a fine line between strength and restraint.  August 2025 highlighted this balance with a familiar seasonal dip in sales compared to…

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There is just one day left to nominate a standout professional for RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each year, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers program honors those who are making a real difference in real estate. Whether through innovation, leadership, service or advocacy, Newsmakers are the individuals helping shape the future of the industry on the…

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Homebuyer loan applications flooded in last week at the second-highest level of the year. Demand for adjustable-rate mortgage loans is at the highest level since 2008.

John L. Scott Real Estate has announced a partnership with ListAssist that brings cutting-edge AI technology directly to its clients through its new JLS AI Home Search platform.  ListAssist allows buyers to search for properties using natural language, such as “a modern home with a view of the mountains” or “bright, open kitchen with stainless…

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HAR.com, a real estate website operated by the Houston Association of Realtors, is expanding its offerings to now include available commercial properties alongside its residential home search. The commercial listings are powered by CommGate, HAR’s dedicated commercial information exchange.  HAR.com, which serves consumers seeking housing throughout the Greater Houston area, says with the new addition,…

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The latest report on new residential construction from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau found construction lagging in the month of August.  Privately-owned housing starts were at an annualized rate of 1,307,000, down by 8.5% from the revised July 2025 figure (1,429,000) and 6% down from August…

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As mortgage rates reached their lowest level in a year this past week, demand for housing experienced a major jump in activity across refinance, 30-year-fixed and adjustable rate mortgage applications, especially. According to the Mortgage Banker Association’s (MBA) weekly survey, the market composite index—the measurement for mortgage loan application volume—increased 29.7% for the week ending…

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New home starts fell 8.5 percent from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage.

Private listings can impact an agent’s bottom line. But make no mistake, the topic is a controversial one, especially in these times when attorneys have no shortage of real estate lawsuits to represent one side or the other. “The recent commission lawsuits and updates to the Clear Cooperation Policy have only reinforced the importance of…

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Above, from left: Jackie Louh, Alex Vidal, Vince Leisey and Duff Rubin. Photo by AJ Canaria. Recruiting and retention is a popular theme at real estate conferences and conventions across the board—and while it’s been talked about throughout the years, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/The Trident Group CEO Larry Flick V,…

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South London one-bed flat on sale for £125k with beautiful views - if you aren't afraid of heights  My London

As summer winds down and the colder season approaches, Realtor.com® released its annual Best Time to Buy report just in time for the upcoming fall and winter holidays. For the 2025 edition of the report, Realtor.com marks the middle of October—from Oct. 12 to 18—as the best time of year for buyers to purchase a…

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REG - Real Estate Credit - Dividend Declaration  TradingView

London’s housing development targets ‘unachievable’, warns HBF  Property Week

How rooftop solar can complicate residential real estate transactions  pv magazine USA

Europe Residential Real Estate Market Set to Witness Massive Growth by 2032| Vonovia SE, LEG Immobilien AG  openPR.com

Gracie Group launches in London with £550m property portfolio  The Intermediary

Dermer said meeting US envoy Witkoff in London in last-ditch effort to revive talks  The Times of Israel

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