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Georgia lawmakers revive push for LIHTC property tax protection
HousingWire

Georgia affordable housing developers revived an effort to amend the state constitution to shield their properties from steep property tax hikes. State Rep. Shaw Blackmon, chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, and State Rep. Rob Leverett officially introduced a constitutional amendment o...

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Real Brokerage adds RealTrends Verified Haley Garcia team in The Woodlands
HousingWire

Haley Garcia’s 5-agent Garcia Real Estate Group joined Real Luxury in The Woodlands after ranking No. 19 in Texas for volume.

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Scaling with precision: Ryan Kearns on leadership, leverage and building a high-performance brokerage
HousingWire

2025 Rising Star Ryan Kearns details shifting to team leadership, tighter workflows and lead rescue with referral partners.

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London agencies make senior appointments across sectors
PropertyWire

<p>Three London-based property firms have announced senior appointments, with Chestertons, Harding Green, and Colliers each bringing in experienced professionals to lead key divisions. The moves include internal promotions and external hires across residential and living capital markets sectors.</p>...

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UK house price growth slows to 1.3% annually in January
PropertyWire

<p>UK house price growth has slowed to 1.3% in the 12 months to January 2026, down from 1.8% the previous year, according to Zoopla data. Northern Ireland leads with 8% annual growth, whilst London prices fell 0.2% year on year.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk-house-pri...

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Conveyancing fees rise 10% as costs outpace inflation
PropertyWire

<p>Conveyancing fees in the UK have increased by up to 10.7% year-on-year, significantly outpacing the country's general inflation rate of around 3%, according to a six-year study by Property Solvers. The research shows freehold purchase fees have risen from £1,256 in 2025 to £1,390 in 2026.</p> <p>...

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UK mortgage debt falls as first-time buyers face barriers
PropertyWire

<p>The average loan-to-value ratio on UK mortgaged properties has fallen to 59%, down from 70% in 2012, as £677 billion in housing equity has accumulated since the financial crisis. However, an estimated 3.5 million potential first-time buyers remain outside the market, according to IMLA data.</p> <...

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UK house prices rise 1.3% annually as supply increases
PropertyWire

<p>UK residential property prices have risen 1.3% annually according to Zoopla, with regional performance varying from a 0.2% decline in London to 8% growth in Northern Ireland. Industry figures report increased supply driven by landlord exits and improved affordability for first-time buyers as mort...

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Trump State of the Union offers few housing details
HousingWire

President Donald Trump delivered the annual State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night and touched on a wide variety of economic topics. But he barely mentioned ways to make housing more affordable for everyday Americans.

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Let’s be real. We can do better when it comes to using AI in marketing.
HousingWire

So, you finally discovered ChatGPT, Claude or whatever shiny AI toy your nephew told you about. Congrats! You’re officially part of the future of marketing! Ok. Not really. Not the way you're doing it. Here’s a scene being played out way too often lately. Someone types "write me a LinkedIn post ab...

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Why eNotes are moving from optional to operational
HousingWire

For years, electronic promissory notes occupied an awkward middle ground in mortgage lending. The concept was sound, the infrastructure was in place, and early adopters demonstrated that the model could work. Yet adoption remained uneven, often stalled by questions about investor acceptance, warehou...

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Trump Plaza Jeddah launches freehold townhouses
PropertyWire

<p>Trump Plaza in Jeddah has released seven freehold townhouses, which developers claim is the first such offering in the Saudi Arabian city. The properties are priced from SAR 7.3 million and are located within the Amaya masterplan development.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/...

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Beyond pocket listings: How states are filling real estate’s regulatory void
HousingWire

Illinois HB 4964 and Hawaii HB 2559 add momentum to state efforts limiting private listings and requiring public exposure.

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Private builders’ survival guide to compete with public homebuilders
HousingWire

IBS panel says private builders can win with differentiated products, efficiency gains and incentives that protect pricing and brand value.

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eXp’s quiet flex: Higher productivity in a shrinking agent market
HousingWire

eXp ended 2025 with 83,060 agents, 440,163 transactions, and $194.0B volume, while attrition improved 23% YoY.

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The CFO skill set homebuilding founders too often underestimate
HousingWire

I’ve worked in a variety of capacities in and around home building and land development for 40 years (argh).&#160; One constant over the years has been the undervaluing of Chief Financial Officers.&#160; I thought about this while working with a client on a hire for this position. On one level, it’s...

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Rechat integrates with Canva to streamline listing marketing
HousingWire

Agents can use the integration to create social media posts, listing flyers, presentations and other marketing materials.

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Mortgage applications rise slightly as rates move closer to 6%
HousingWire

MBA says applications rose 0.4% as the 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.09%. Refinances rose 4% and purchase apps fell 5% week over week.

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How the KISS principle works in a noisy real estate industry
Inman

"Keeping it simple" is an essential principle for real estate success. Find out how broker-owner Joey Conner puts it into practice for better recruiting and retention.

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What high-performing real estate agents do differently from the rest
Inman

Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's what the top performers do differently.

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