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Mortgage rates roar higher as uncertainty batters housing market  USA Today

In a speech delivered at the Economic Club in Chicago April 16, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that while the economy is on relatively solid footing, “the data in hand so far suggest that growth has slowed in the first quarter from last year’s solid pace.” Powell said unemployment and inflation would likely rise,…

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The deadline for public nominations for the highest honor in luxury real estate is fast approaching. The Inman Golden I Club celebrates a commitment to excellence in a fiercely competitive market.

Recently, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) responded to the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s request for comments on a proposed rule on “ASC Enforcement Authority Regarding the Effectiveness of State Appraiser and Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Regulatory Programs.” This rule would implement a framework to govern the ASC’s enforcement…

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Ranno as its new Senior Vice President of Education & Events. NAR stated that Ranno brings a proven track record of transforming organizations through digital innovation and a wealth of expertise in expanding markets and developing sustainable SaaS product models in the real…

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The support model, which is comprised of in-house human "client experience specialists" backed by Coldwell Banker Realty's tech stack, can handle everyday administrative tasks for agents

Tariff threats have left Americans on edge, with 24 percent of U.S. adults saying they're canceling plans to purchase a home or car due to economic fears, according to Redfin polling data released Thursday.

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As president of The Keyes Company, Florida’s largest independent brokerage, Christina Pappas leads a company that has been a beacon of innovation for nearly a century. Pappas’ leadership journey has been marked by a focus on finding solutions that streamline the real estate process for agents and homeowners alike. This commitment is evident in her…

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In recognition of Fair Housing Month, Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) has announced it is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to ensuring fair and equal access to housing for all. Through partnerships, education, advocacy and public outreach, LIBOR stated it is actively working to support inclusive communities and uphold the principles of the Fair…

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Housing starts fell 11.4 percent in March, a modest improvement from 2024, according to Census data released Thursday, with one economist describing the slump as "well below consensus expectations."

CaixaBank finances €300m Spanish portfolio acquisition  Real Estate Capital Europe

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Average house prices hit record high after £5,000 monthly jump  London Evening Standard

Canary Wharf's Property Market Steadies Despite Office Vacancies  Finimize

Canary Wharf Group’s offices drop a further £180mn in value  Financial Times

The IDX feed shutdown, which ended Thursday morning, came amid a battle that previously included accusatory Instagram posts between top executives and the specter of lawsuits.

London's Canary Wharf property values stabilise after pandemic slump  MarketScreener

This week, Zillow Group and Redfin rocked the industry by banning listings that aren’t added to the multiple listing service (MLS) within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The policies, which came two weeks after the National Association of Realtors announced a new Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings (DMEL) for its Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), have led to mounting questions from agents and brokers over the legality of and logistics behind the ban.

Principal AM bolsters French real estate distribution team  Funds Europe