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Mortgage industry experts pointed to a drop in refinance activity as the overall driver of home purchase applications decreasing this week, although it was only slightly and also indicative of persistently elevated mortgage rates hovering near 7%.  According to the Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications decreased 2.0% from…

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that charges have been filed against a REALTOR® who allegedly attempted to price gouge a family who was evacuated due to the LA fires. The investigation was a result of complaints received by the California Department of Justice (DOJ). According to a release, the investigation found that after…

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According to Cole McNew, he wasn’t looking for a new career. Real estate found him. After a call he received while reevaluating life during pandemic times, McNew decided to parlay his credit union and mortgage lending experience into the career he was clearly destined for: real estate. As McNew explains in this exclusive interview with…

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As you lean into this new year, I want to remind you of one critical truth: You have the power to shape your business and your future. It starts with a strong business plan. This isn’t just about numbers and projections–it’s your guide, your vision and your anchor when the waters get rough. Let’s dig…

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RE/MAX has announced the launch of its 2025 National Advertising Campaign. The campaign takes a fresh and modern approach, showcasing the trust in and professionalism of RE/MAX affiliates and what sets them apart from other real estate agents. It builds on the foundation created by decades of successful sales and effective marketing.  RE/MAXC stated that…

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HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 24 January 2025  Hotel News Resource

40-Bedroom London Mansion Sells for £138.9 Million—a More Than £100 Million Discount  Mansion Global

This Elite Real Estate Team Just Crushed The Competition With Mind-Blowing $1.85B Sales  StockTitan

Canopy MLS said it will be implementing the AI assistant to “provide subscribers with quick and easy access to critical information anytime, anywhere.” It partnered with Voiceflip to create the assistant.

News | Real estate investments in Europe up 31% in Q4 2024  CoStar Group

A so-called “funding freeze” ordered on short notice by the new Trump administration was withdrawn almost as quickly as it was released, but the broad-based directive has caused significant confusion across the housing industry, and raised questions about how the new administration will seek to implement its agenda on housing. The original memo, dated Monday…

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A so-called “funding freeze” ordered on short notice by the new Trump administration was blocked temporarily by a federal judge yesterday, but the confusion and questions around the new directive created remain. The memo, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is brief and provides little detail, but says that “Federal agencies must temporarily…

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Lar Sevan Chouljian of Team Rock Properties in Glendale allegedly offered a family who evacuated the Eaton Fire a rental whose asking price exceeded its original price by more than 50 percent. Chouljian has denied the accusation.

Swedish investment giant EQT bails on US multifamily due to “challenging fundraising market”  The Real Deal

Find out how this Houston Realtor moved from Lima, Peru, and became lead associate on a team that's committed to community involvement.

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in the real estate industry has become nearly ubiquitous, according to Delta Media’s 2025 Real Estate Leadership AI Survey. Delta’s survey found that nearly nine-in-ten real estate brokerage leaders report that their agents are actively using AI tools, underscoring a dramatic 7% increase in adoption from last year’s survey.…

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Single women are likelier than single men to be homeowners, according to a new report from LendingTree. The report found that this was likely to be the case among younger women with better educational pedigree than their older counterparts. Despite the fact that women’s median take home pay is still 83.6% that of men (per…

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Real Estate Can’t Get Enough Of JPMorgan Because JPMorgan Can’t Get Enough Office Space  Bisnow

Clarion Partners Europe appoints Harald Evers as head of asset management  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Starz Real Estate provides £73.2m for London property refinancing  The Intermediary