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<p>Estate agents in the UK generate an average of £30.93 per day in commission whilst progressing a property sale from instruction to completion, according to research from eXp UK. The analysis reveals significant regional variations, with London agents earning £60.37 per day compared to £19.81 in t...

<p>UK housing transactions are expected to fall below initial forecasts for 2026, according to analysis from Zoopla, as mortgage rate volatility and economic uncertainty continue to impact buyer activity. Bank of England data showed net mortgage approvals for house purchases decreased to 56,200 in M...

<p>The UK housing market has continued to soften, with sales agreed down 7% year-on-year and buyer demand falling 15%, according to the latest Zoopla House Price Index. Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain unsold, as higher mortgage rates and political uncertainty weigh on market...

LodeStar says purchase closing costs fell 2.9% in 2025, with 28 states posting declines. Costs in D.C. fell 21.1% while Delaware's rose 4.5%.

In today's high-cost market, excessive leverage can quickly turn a profitable property into a financial liability. Investors must prioritize conservative underwriting and consistent cash flow over extracting maximum equity.

While the mortgage industry is rapidly embracing AI for its efficiency gains, this rushed deployment threatens to outpace the governance required by regulators and capital markets. To avoid a painful compliance "hangover," lenders must proactively build scalably compliant infrastructure that ensures...

Mortgage rates are expected to stay in the 6%–6.5% range for 3 years, limiting volume-driven growth. Builders are prioritizing margin recovery through standardized design, faster permitting and connected workflows that reduce rework and carrying costs.

Roomvu CEO Sam Mehrbod on the launch of Engage Pages, why agents waste money on fragmented marketing tools and what AI-powered real estate marketing looks like in practice.

Whether you're working with a nervous first-time homebuyer or an experienced repeat client, Luke Babich writes, your approach can make all the difference in their level of comfort during a transaction.

Oil is near $70, but Fed hawks cite sticky inflation and full employment, keeping rate hikes in play and mortgage rates from falling.

MRED asked the court to compel arbitration with Zillow and stay claims ahead of a 2 day hearing on a preliminary injunction motion.

Reps. Sam Liccardo and William Timmons introduce the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act to allow CDBG funds for pre-disaster mitigation.

CRMLS launched 'Limited Exposure Coming Soon' listings, letting sellers set Internet display to No and exclude listings from IDX feeds.

Non-QM production is expected to reach $175 billion in 2026, compared to $108 billion in 2025.

Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies that ensure you're spending time on the things that matter.

<p>The House Group has launched a lettings division across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Hampshire, appointing Tom Smith as Lettings Manager. The service offers three tiers and is structured to comply with the Renters' Rights Act 2025.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/the-...

<p>UK residential property transactions fell 2% in May, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, according to HMRC data. Seasonally adjusted transactions dropped from 100,440 in April to 98,450 in May, with industry experts citing mortgage rate pressures and political uncertainty as key facto...

<p>Following the abolition of Section 21 evictions, landlords in England must now rely exclusively on Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to regain possession of rental properties. The change requires landlords and letting agents to understand mandatory versus discretionary grounds and ensure full com...

The ROAD to Housing Act expands factory-built housing options and directs an FHA pilot for mortgages of $100,000 or less to aid low-cost markets.

A two-day hearing could determine whether Zillow continues receiving Chicago-area listing feeds while its antitrust case against the MLS and brokerage giant moves forward.