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South-facing gardens command £20,000 premium despite heat
PropertyWire

<p>South-facing gardens continue to command a price premium of approximately £20,000, or 7%, despite homeowners increasingly avoiding outdoor spaces during recent heatwaves. Research from Yopa shows 82% of homeowners still prefer south-facing gardens, though 18% believe frequent heatwaves will reduc...

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CJ Hole relocates Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises
PropertyWire

<p>Estate agency CJ Hole has relocated its Burnham-on-Sea branch to new premises in Somerset, marking the 12th office for franchise owner Chris Hill. The office opened on 3 July and will continue to provide sales, lettings and property management services to the local area.</p> <p>The post <a href="...

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RealTrends Verified City Rankings reveal where top agents and teams are building scale
HousingWire

RealTrends Verified City Rankings list 74,906 entries across 5,249 cities, totaling $1.63T volume and 2.5M sides.

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Opinion: Why the dual credit score mandate raises costs for small businesses without clear benefits
HousingWire

FOIA disclosures indicate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recommended moving to one modernized credit score, but FHFA mandated two. The policy could increase lender operational costs and add pricing uncertainty that small business owners may feel through higher borrowing costs.

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The capital stack evolution: How proprietary preferred equity behind Freddie Mac loans solves a key borrower dilemma
HousingWire

Preferred equity behind Freddie Mac conventional loans is being used to bridge proceeds gaps and preserve liquidity in a higher rate market. A single lender structure can streamline underwriting, documentation, and servicing and may support phased funding and future supplemental financing.

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