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Portugal property market outperforming Europe  The Portugal News

January 2026 saw an enormous winter snowstorm sweep across the United States, one that surely left a few canceled open houses in its wake. While all of the snow likely hasn’t melted away just yet, you can’t delay your business for a whole season. If you handle it right, you can still host a perfect…

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Housing market watchers say improving home affordability and inventory levels are short-term positives for home shoppers, but caution that the maintaining the independence of the Federal Reserve and tracking broader economic conditions like consumer confidence and economic uncertainty, will help predict where the housing market is heading in the year ahead. The latest Primary Mortgage…

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Inside a Sumptuous 7-Story Home in London’s Luxe Knightsbridge Neighborhood  Robb Report

A new January market report shows home values have fallen on a monthly basis for six consecutive months and monthly mortgage payments on a typical home are now 8.4% less expensive than a year ago, driven down primarily by lower mortgage rates. The data comes from the latest Zillow® Home Value Index released Feb. 4…

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At the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged. Both Fed Governor Michelle Bowman (who is a voting member of the committee) and retiring Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic (who is not) have characterized the current U.S. economy as “resilient,” where annual inflation has stayed static,…

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The 2026 REMAX R4® conference, the global real estate brand’s flagship event for business growth and international networking, will bring thousands of REMAX® affiliates together Feb. 22-25. This year’s event, with an emphasis on “One Global Network,” is designed to empower real estate agents with the insights, relationships and innovative tools they need to elevate…

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At Inman Connect New York, American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber spoke about real estate's reputation and why there's room for two national real estate trade groups.

Sydney now rivals New York, tops London, for mega property deals  realestate.com.au

Labeled a “transition” year for the housing market, 2026 will continue to shift and grow as it did at the beginning of 2025. To be successful against the grain of change, real estate professionals must be aware of the many continuing trends and challenges.  Cotality’s latest report details several of the key trends real estate…

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Cyber attack chaos still disrupting home sales in two London boroughs  London Evening Standard

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has added Utility Connect to its Solutions Group program, expanding its roster of preferred business resources available to its global network of 550 real estate firms.  According to a release, Utility Connect is a nationwide platform that enables real estate professionals to provide moving services to buyers…

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The Super Bowl LX-adjacent game will prompt Redfin app users with six clues starting around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday to locate and win a $1 million home featured in a Rocket and Redfin commercial.

At Inman Connect New York, agents and tech leaders shared how AI is reshaping search and agent visibility. The takeaway was clear: if AI can’t find you, neither can your next client.

Industry Chief Marketing Officers David Marine, Wendy Forsythe and Sandra Howard share how to thoughtfully and authentically use technology.

What a 10-year high supply of houses in London's real estate market means for buyers and sellers  CBC

Líbere Hospitality Group Expands with New Property in Rome: What New Updates You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Through the partnership, Prosperity Home Mortgage will make Foyer's homebuyer savings tools available as a resource for prospective first-time homebuyers.

Europe’s central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient  WTOP

Diezani renovated high-value London property with £2m, contractor tells UK court  TheCable