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These are the 10 most affordable U.S. metros for renters—including one in-demand Texas city in the No. 1 spot  CNBC

Getting out from under $1.95 trillion cap would allow the bank to grow its deposit base, providing more room on the balance sheet to originate jumbo mortgages too big for Fannie and Freddie.

London-area home sales plummet. Donald Trump may be to blame  The London Free Press

Above, an aerial view of Memphis Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced it is expanding into Memphis with the latest affiliation of Patterson Homes Real Estate Co., a Black-owned firm with over 70 independent sales professionals across two offices. The firm is led by Travis Patterson, a Memphis-raised finance professional turned real estate broker.…

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Above, an aerial view of Memphis Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced it is expanding into Memphis with the latest affiliation of Patterson Homes Real Estate Co., a Black-owned firm with over 70 independent sales professionals across two offices. The firm is led by Travis Patterson, a Memphis-raised finance professional turned real estate broker.…

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Overall buyer’s agent commissions average 2.37 percent, essentially unchanged since August. Commissions rose for homes below $500,000, according to the new report.

Home sales off to a slow start, but real estate officials not concerned  CTV News

How the Climate Is Reshaping the U.S. Real Estate Market  MortgagePoint

Wendy DiVecchio points to disagreement with the board over LVR's ownership of its MLS as a potential reason she was suspended, investigated and subsequently fired last week.

For real estate professionals, the multiple listing service (MLS) is about as essential as any single tool or resource can be. All the data provides an obvious value to those in the industry, and the platform exists as a foundation for real estate transactions—but what about beyond that?  Besides using the MLS to market properties,…

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In London, a Heavenly Loft in a 19th-Century Chapel Seeks $1.2M  Dwell

United States Industrial Market Dynamics - Q4 2024  JLL

In his first act as interim Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent froze action on all rules and litigation. Here's what that potentially means for the recent slate of rules and lawsuits targeting the mortgage industry.

Forgotten fairytales: 12 abandoned castles and mansions across Europe  Yahoo Finance UK

Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk  Inman

Climate change has shaken up the U.S. real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases.

The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22 percent "to help avert a dire situation" as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires.

Public nominations are now open in six categories for 2025, recognizing the real estate industry's emerging leaders.

When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its benchmark interest rate, many people expect mortgage rates to follow suit. But the relationship isn’t that straightforward. The federal funds rate—the rate banks charge each other for overnight loans—has an indirect impact on mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve sets a target rate range for its rate—currently 4.25%…

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On Sat., Feb. 1, President Donald Trump imposed previously promised tariffs, implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from Mexico and most from Canada (energy related goods are only 10%) and an additional 10% tax on imported goods from China. Tariffs could impact the housing market in a few crucial ways. For one, prices on…

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