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Housing affordability is an issue to be tackled from many directions; which ways are on lawmakers’ radar? The House Financial Services committee (which covers the real estate sector) provided insight into that during a hearing Tuesday on rising housing costs, titled “Priced Out of the American Dream.”  Those giving testimony at the hearing, where discussion…

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For many agents, a closing gift marks the end of a transaction. But for clients, it’s often just the beginning of homeownership—and that’s where small, thoughtful follow-ups can make a lasting impression. Agents don’t need expensive gifts or elaborate gestures to stay top-of-mind after closing. Sometimes, the most meaningful value comes from showing up at…

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Applications for home loans remained essentially flat this week, declining slightly along with the refinance share of total mortgage activity, while experts note an uptick in government-backed loan applications is an indicator of ongoing affordability challenges. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) report, the Market Composite Index—the measure of mortgage loan activity volume…

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On the heels of the decision from the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold interest rates steady, the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data appears to support the decision as jobs and unemployment saw improvement in January. The latest Employment Situation Summary—aka the jobs report—saw the U.S. add 130,000 jobs in January, and…

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Fresh from its dramatic victory in federal court on Feb. 6, in which U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York denied a request by Compass to block its new listing rules, the Seattle-based portal giant announced in a report Feb. 10 that earnings for Q4 2025 and for the full…

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Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the U.S. as mortgage rates come down and household incomes gradually rise. However, in pricey coastal markets, most households still only earn about half of what is necessary to afford the typical home.

Rewriting the planning rulebook: how the draft NPPF aims to unlock housing delivery across England  Savills

January’s proptech funding data points to a market emphasizing scale, capital structure and operational durability over early experimentation.

Hackney micro-flat for rent for £750 a month doesn't have a kitchen  London Evening Standard

Why London Real Estate Still Matters: A Deep Dive into Investing in the Capital  Moguldom

Mega office deals are back in London as investor confidence surges  MSN

What is The Sustainable City, USA? Dubai firm’s 2,300-acre D-FW project draws eyes, ire  Dallas News

There are reasons why housing has become the top concern among European citizens  CaixaBank Research

The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through a series of zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls.

Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to mentally "click" between being a ruthless product marketer and an empathetic service provider.

On this episode, Brandon Brittingham details how he went from $18,000 in Year 1 to building several eight-figure companies after almost quitting real estate, thanks to a pep talk that saved his career.

Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 06, 2026  PrimeResi

London's Mayfair 'runs out' of trophy penthouses coveted by Gulf buyers  thenationalnews.com

Europe Coworking Spaces Market Size & Share, 2034  Market Data Forecast

IPE RA Real Estate Europe Briefing: Is the logistics boom just getting started?  IPE Real Assets