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2025 U.S. mortgage rates drop again in early September  The Business Journals

London’s housing incentives oversubscribed; city seeks $9.5M top-up  London Free Press

Selling a Home? Think 'Europe' for a Buyer  TheStreet

What are the wealthiest zip codes in Massachusetts? Hint: they’re all right around Boston  The Patriot Ledger

After the bill takes effect in March, credit bureaus will still be able to sell trigger leads to a borrower's current mortgage lender, loan servicer, or any bank or credit union they have an account with.

Where Does Selena Gomez Live? Examining the Multihyphenate’s Real Estate Portfolio  Architectural Digest

London Mayor Randall Weddle impeached on misconduct charges, removed from office  Lexington Herald Leader

The Riskiest Housing Markets in the U.S. Revealed: 5 Key Takeaways  yahoo.com

Andrew Left's controversial research firm has a thesis: Trump will win the "war on housing," and that loanDepot's mortgage servicing business is undervalued.

Kier Property appoints MD for residential business  Green Street News

Top industry leaders share their strategies for scaling a real estate brokerage so that it's not just growing bigger; it's growing smarter.

In an ever-changing real estate market, there is one segment that spells opportunity—the luxury sector. While economic challenges have prompted more cautious behavior from buyers and sellers, luxury sales have remained resilient, underscoring the sector’s enduring strength. According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM), by the end of Q2 2025 total sales of…

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On January 29, 2025 a mid-air collision between an American Eagle regional jet and a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter occurred on approach to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Like most accidents, it was determined afterward to have been avoidable; failures to effectively communicate risk awareness and flight corridors to pilots, plus incompatible civilian/military protocols/technologies…

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Editor’s note: The following is the September cover story in RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine.  In 2000, HomeSmart entered the real estate space with a clear and compelling mission: to give agents more control, more transparency and more efficiency in their day-to-day business. At the time, most brokerages offered high splits, little to no technology and…

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Investors who fund most home loans are no longer wondering whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month, but by how much. At least three quarter-percentage point rate cuts are now expected this year.

Inside the homes of Australia’s biggest tennis stars  realestate.com.au

Forbes Global Properties has announced its acquisition of DSTRCT Real Estate, based in the heart of Amsterdam and housed in a historic monument. DSTRCT will exclusively represent Forbes Global Properties in the country’s capital, and is planning to bring a highly personal, design-driven approach to Amsterdam’s residential market.   The firm says DSTRCT goes beyond traditional…

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GO Network, Keller William’s largest franchisee, has announced the launch of Creative Studio–an in-house, full-service branding concierge that moves Realtors® from generic templates to fully developed, custom-tailored brand identities.  “Our mission has always been to build the future of real estate, not wait for it,” said Smokey Garrett, co-founder & CEO of GO Network. “Creative…

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Above, Stephen Miran The Federal Reserve Board of Governors is down a member following the abrupt resignation of Adriana Kugler in August. President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Stephen Miran, chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, to serve the remainder of the term, which expires in January 2026. Miran faced a confirmation…

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The latest housing risk report from ATTOM Data for the second quarter of 2025 reveals that southern states dominate. Risk was measured by affordability, serious underwater mortgages, foreclosures and unemployment rates by county using data from ATTOM and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Out of the 50 highest risk markets, 14 were counties in…

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