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<p>Properties priced accurately from the outset sell in 36 days on average, compared to 127 days for homes that launch with inflated asking prices and later reduce, according to research published by LRG. The data suggests that pricing strategy has a more significant impact on sale timelines than re...

<p>A new awards programme focused on self-employed and brokerage-based estate agents has opened for nominations, with the inaugural Personal Estate Agency Awards scheduled for October 2026. The programme targets estate and lettings professionals operating within brokerage models, a sector that has e...

<p>Homebuyers are placing greater emphasis on how properties cope with extreme heat, according to estate agents in Essex and Suffolk. Estate agents report that prospective purchasers are increasingly asking questions about insulation, ventilation, shading and how well homes remain comfortable during...

<p>Estate agents who disclose property flaws upfront may gain commercial advantage in a sector where consumer trust remains below 35%, according to behavioural research and industry data. The approach recalls Roy Brooks, a South Kensington-based agent from the 1960s whose frank property descriptions...

<p>Paragon Development Finance has provided a £5.32 million facility for Kelham Exchange, a mixed-use development comprising 43 apartments and four commercial units in Sheffield's Kelham Island district. The 22-month facility supports Catherall Developments Ltd at 65% loan-to-value against a gross d...

The annual Fed stress test modeled $708B in losses and found that all 32 banks stayed above minimum capital levels.

Glenn Kelman joined Greylock as an executive in residence, months after Rocket’s nearly $2 billion Redfin deal closed in 2025.

Inman CEO Tom Bohn said he will speak at Project 42, a two-day AI event coming to Niagara Falls, Ontario, in August that promises live humanoid robots on stage and working agentic workflows agents can keep.

Bright MLS plans to send opt-in brokerage listings into Google search through HouseCanary ComeHome.com, expanding listing distribution.

<p>Atelier has provided a £16 million development finance loan to fund the refurbishment of a 150-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Cambridge. The 20-month loan will finance the conversion of a first-generation student accommodation block into modernised facilities, with completion s...

<p>Redwood Bank has completed a £1.47 million refinance on a working farm in a transaction that several mainstream lenders declined due to the property's agricultural ties and rural location. The loan is secured against industrial units valued at £2.5 million at 58.8% loan-to-value.</p> <p>The post ...

<p>Guest nights in UK short-term rental accommodation rose by 11.5% in 2025 to 100.9 million, according to Office for National Statistics data. Wales recorded the strongest growth at 17.4%, while industry figures warn the trend may be reducing long-term rental housing stock.</p> <p>The post <a href=...

<p>Young workers in Cornwall are increasingly living in campervans due to a shortage of affordable housing, as tourist property purchases and short-term rental conversions reduce long-term accommodation options in the region.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/cornwall-housin...

<p>Knight Frank has appointed Liza-Jane Kelly as head of London residential sales, with the former Savills executive set to join the firm in September. The appointment comes as experienced estate agents increasingly move towards brokerage and self-employed agency models.</p> <p>The post <a href="htt...

A Pennsylvania broker sued state regulators, arguing the in-state main office mandate is unconstitutional and costs him about $35,000 a year.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to &#8220;build, baby, build,&#8221; but a bipartisan housing reform package is limping in the legislature. Nonetheless, a single-stair bill outside that comprehensive package has stepped up. The Michigan Senate is now weighing a pair of bills that would allow multifamily...

As credit scoring modernizes with alternative data like rent and BNPL, consumers face a growing information gap. Financial counseling must be integrated into the lending process to help borrowers navigate these new rules.

Your reputation is not built on the policy of the moment, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is built on how every client and every person who walks into your open house gets treated.

AI voice cloning has made wire fraud harder to detect and harder to stop. Real estate pros explain how it works and who's most at risk.

Stop worrying about interest rate fluctuations, and start worrying about how you can serve the client in front of you, Century 21 New Millennium's Kyle Crawford writes.