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LSL acquires Meyers franchise network in South Coast deal
PropertyWire

<p>LSL Estate Agency Franchising has acquired Meyers Franchising Limited, adding 10 franchise partners and six branches across Dorset and the South Coast to its network. The deal brings the Meyers Estate Agent brand under LSL's franchising operation with plans to expand lettings capability.</p> <p>T...

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Borrowers shift to two-year fixes as mortgage rates climb
PropertyWire

<p>Demand for two-year fixed-rate mortgages has increased by 13% as borrowers respond to rising rates by seeking shorter-term commitments. Five-year fixes have declined by 9%, with two-year rates rising 99 basis points since early February.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/...

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Major lettings firms announce senior leadership changes
PropertyWire

<p>Three property firms have announced senior leadership appointments as they restructure operations and expand service offerings ahead of regulatory changes and market developments.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/major-lettings-firms-announce-senior-leadership-changes...

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What NASA’s Artemis II reveals about agents who go the distance
Inman

The capsule's name, Integrity, is what separates agents who build lasting careers from those who flame out after a few years, coach Darryl Davis writes.

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The real estate ‘easy button’ doesn’t exist
Inman

Success in real estate doesn't come from luck or an easy button, Lori Muller writes. It comes by doing the work that others avoid.

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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea developments drive Jeddah property demand
PropertyWire

<p>Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastline is attracting increased attention from international property investors, with Jeddah emerging as the primary access point for residential investment in the region. The city's established infrastructure and proximity to major tourism developments are positioning it...

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Digital ID systems could reduce homebuyer compliance checks
PropertyWire

<p>Homebuyers in the UK complete compliance checks an average of 5.4 times during a single property transaction, according to data from Credas Technologies. The repetition occurs because buyers must verify their identity separately with estate agents, conveyancers, mortgage brokers and lenders, with...

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HomeLet integrates Vision+ with Street.co.uk platform
PropertyWire

<p>HomeLet &#038; Let Alliance has launched an integration between its Vision+ Tenancy Management platform and Street.co.uk, aimed at reducing administrative workload for letting agents. The integration enables agents to share property, landlord and tenant data between the two platforms without manu...

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Wales Green Party proposes rent controls in manifesto
PropertyWire

<p>The Wales Green Party has announced plans to introduce rent controls in Wales as part of its manifesto for the upcoming Senedd election, proposing a one-year rent freeze followed by local authority-administered rent caps. Party leader Antony Slaughter outlined proposals that would allow the Welsh...

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Dwight Sandlin’s 2026 spring-selling survive-to-thrive guide
HousingWire

Spring selling seasons – in fondly remembered, more stable eras – carry a kind of heady predictability. A rising tide. A sense of momentum. Good problems to have. A shared directional bet. That’s not this market. Spring hasn&#8217;t sprung. What should be a national surge is instead a patchwork – so...

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Why real estate investors are done waiting
HousingWire

Picture this: a real estate investor has spent months trying to source the perfect fix and flip deal. The numbers work, the timing is right, and they're ready to move, now they just need a lender to take them across the finish line. They find a lender offering slightly lower rates, which is appealin...

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‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder
Inman

Housing analyst Ricky Carruth pushes back on crash predictions, arguing today’s market is defined by strong fundamentals.

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Capital hasn’t left real estate – it’s just become more selective
PropertyWire

<p>What MIPIM 2026 tells us about where real opportunity now lies By Tom Jansons, business development director at Jansons Property MIPIM has always been a useful barometer of the market and not just because of what’s said on stage, but also because of the quality of conversations happening around i...

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Remodeler confidence slips but remains positive, NAHB reports
HousingWire

NAHB's RMI slipped to a reading of 62 in Q1 2026, with current conditions at 70 and future indicators at 54, above the expansion threshold.

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Proprietary reverse mortgage volume eclipses HECM production for the first time
HousingWire

New View Advisors this week released its Proprietary Reverse Mortgage Production Index for the first quarter of 2026, with the data showing that private-label loan products have grown to new heights.

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Judge denies eXp bid to dismiss fraud claims in sexual misconduct case
HousingWire

The court cited evidence, including communication between eXp leaders saying that “no investigation would be occurring."

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Milwaukee’s Luvene Realty Group moves to Compass from Keller Williams
HousingWire

Shauny Luvene’s nine-agent team joins Compass in Milwaukee, moving from Keller Williams after 106.4 sides and $21.26M in volume in 2024.

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Naples, Florida, adopts AI to accelerate building plan review processes
HousingWire

CityView and Blitz AI will launch in Naples, Florida, using code-based automated plan reviews to speed permits and improve consistency.

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Mortgage credit availability edges higher in March
HousingWire

Mortgage credit availability rose 1.1% in March to its highest level since August 2022, with gains in government and jumbo credit, MBA said.

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Collov AI rolls out design tools, 360-degree tours for online listings
HousingWire

Collov AI launched an AI design agent and 360-degree panoramas for agents, citing 70% beta adoption and pricing near $7 per room.

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