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Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has announced the addition of Xunami to its Solutions Group of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 real estate firms.  Xunami is a company that creates video content that showcases properties, agents and communities using creativity, strategy and advanced tools like AI, CGI and…

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The monthly Housing Market Index (HMI), released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo this week, came in at 32 this past August. The index measures builder sentiment on current and future single-family home sales along with buyer traffic on a scale ranging between 0 and 100. The HMI has been consistently dropping…

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Above, from left, Brad Bjelke, Dionna Hall, Michael Wurzer, Merri Jo Cowen and Brian Donnellan. Photo by AJ Canaria. The MLS industry has faced some major shifts over the last couple of years, changing the landscape significantly and pushing for a lot of changes in how an MLS does business. The panel “Upheaval and Progress on…

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Above, Daryl Fairweather NEW HAVEN, CT—With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week to vote on a rate decision, RISMedia spoke with Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather to gain some insight into how a potential cut may impact the housing market. The Fed is likely to cut rates by 25 basis points, and…

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Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order.

The National Association of Realtors® has announced its 2026 Leadership Academy class. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that helps to prepare emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR. The 2026 class consists of 20 agents who are REALTORS® across the country.  “The Leadership Academy reflects NAR’s commitment to empowering…

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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), where Federal Reserve members meet to determine interest rate adjustments, begins today—and the voting committee will have a full 12-member panel during the vote. On Sept. 15, the Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, Dr. Stephen Miran, to the Fed board in a 48 – 47 vote, to replace…

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The new subscription platform, "Insights by Blueprint," will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers.

Rising inflation in almost all areas of the economy could make housing affordability more and more difficult. Many opt to rent before buying a home, or find renting more affordable than homeownership. Headline inflation according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 2.9% in August, continuously increasing and moving further away from the Federal Reserve’s…

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REG - Schroder Real Estate - Result of AGM  TradingView

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the No. 1 family-owned and -operated brokerage in the United States, according to RISMedia’s 2025 Power Broker Report, has unveiled a new brand identity in an effort to reflect the company’s commitment to innovation, growth and the communities it serves—as well as to signal that Howard Hanna is ready to…

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SocGen and FAB provide £171m in London’s busy office financing market  Real Estate Capital Europe

Meeting London’s potential: unlocking opportunity and growth  Savills

Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South.

QuadReal Acquires Realstar Residential Operating Platform in UK and Ireland, Expanding Presences in BTR and Student Living  Newswire Canada

Alto drives growth for London property agency  Bdaily

Deloitte Ireland hires managing director for real estate M&A  Green Street News

When will the housing market crash again? What experts say.  Yahoo Finance

Most expensive London home on the open market has been reduced by £10m  London Evening Standard