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As fall creeps closer, summer begins its conclusion with slight drops and gains in new construction nationwide—a consistent trend this past year—but with a surprise in the Northeast. In the U.S. Census Bureau’s July Residential Construction report, privately owned housing starts increased 5.2% to nearly 1.43 million and increased 12.9% over the past year. Single-family…

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Florida real estate agent and flat-fee broker Jorge A. Zea has filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), along with other local associations and MLSs, for alleged antitrust violations and steering. In his filing, Zea claims that the defendants’ “coordinated scheme” targeted his pro-competitive brokerage model, restricted consumer choice and maintained supracompetitive…

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Florida Realtor® and Broker Jorge A. Zea is suing the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), along with other local associations and MLSs, for alleged antitrust violations and steering. Zea claims that the defendants’ “coordinated scheme” targeted his pro-competitive brokerage model, restricted consumer choice and maintained supracompetitive prices. His brokerage, at www.snapflatfee.com, enables sellers to pay…

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Real estate isn’t just about business—it’s about influence and impact. From thought leaders and educators to advocates and changemakers, the professionals in our Influencers and Crusaders categories are using their platforms for good. Whether they are advancing fair housing, mentoring the next generation or driving innovation through education and leadership, these individuals are leading with…

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5 Alabama buildings rank among the 100 ugliest in the U.S. Here's how they ranked  Montgomery Advertiser

'Ugliest' buildings in America list includes this one from Kentucky. See how it ranked  The Courier-Journal

This Kentucky building was named one of the 'ugliest' in the U.S. See which commonwealth city  The Courier-Journal

The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to face cooled buyer demand in response to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs this year with builder sentiment low.

Reeves’ punitive property tax will hurt London the most  uk.finance.yahoo.com

What the rumoured new property tax could mean for London homemovers  London Evening Standard

New Residential Construction Press Release  Census.gov

Savills report highlights significant uptick in central London retail investment  Property Week

South Korea’s NPS upped real estate commitments by 19% in 2024  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

News | Familiar face returns to help Hartnell Taylor Cook with London offices drive  CoStar

Home - London landlord acquires investment business to help attract more institutional capital  Inside Housing

News - London landlord acquires investment business to help attract more institutional capital  Inside Housing

Central London retail draws £1.6 billion in half-year as investors flock back to West End  Retail Systems

A&L Goodbody ‘delighted’ to again celebrate achievements of NI commercial estate agents  Belfast Telegraph

Five iconic London buildings you’ll be able to access for free in Open House 2025  Time Out Worldwide