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<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...

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...

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...

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

<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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

AD Mortgage launched Quick Pricer Pro, a no-cost, AIM-integrated pricing tool for brokers with scenarios, MI calculations and more.

KB Home will move its headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe in spring 2027, citing efficiency gains while keeping six California divisions.

The poll of 400 veterans, active service members and civilians found that 59% of parents have already helped or intend to help with their child's home purchase in the next three years.

<p>A survey of rental properties across five cities in England and Scotland reveals monthly rental rates ranging from £950 to £1,750, reflecting regional variations in the buy-to-let market. Properties surveyed include developments in Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Norwich, Southampton and Glasgow.</p> <...

Baird and Warner gives agents 40% off Zillow Showcase, with priority placement, enhanced media, and pay-per-listing access.

Some policymakers raised the possibility of rate increases if inflation proves more stubborn than expected.

The CEO of LPT International shares insights on consolidation, profitability, and growth, and how Inman’s advisory board is shaping the Inman Connect San Diego agenda.

Better Home Finance is selling its U.K. bank, raising $60 million, and cutting costs as it restructures, boosts liquidity, and targets profitability by 2026.