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Congress is closing in on a major housing legislation moment. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, now moving from the Senate to House reconciliation after overwhelming procedural votes, stands as one of the most serious attempts in more than a generation to confront America’s housi...

<p>UK residential property sales fell by 10.4% in June 2026 across all regions, though current transaction levels remain broadly in line with 2024 and ahead of 2023 figures. Regional variations show the North East recording a 6% increase in sales despite a 20% drop in buyer demand, whilst London saw...

The July jobs report fell below expectations. However, it could encourage the Fed to hold rates steady, potentially easing affordability.

<p>Women now occupy approximately 25-30% of board positions within the UK property sector and 20-30% of senior leadership roles, according to research from Real Estate Balance. The figures come as broader data shows female representation in FTSE 100 leadership positions increased from 32.5% in 2021 ...

<p>More than a third of UK flats may face significant selling difficulties due to high service charges, according to testimony delivered to a parliamentary committee. Research shows 37 per cent of flats have service charges exceeding mortgage lenders' typical thresholds.</p> <p>The post <a href="htt...

<p>A proposal to make property surveys mandatory before homes are listed for sale could increase demand by 40%, according to analysis from property inspection software firm Property Inspect. The company's research indicates that currently 58% of buyers commission a survey before completion.</p> <p>T...

<p>Property portal Rightmove has retained its position in the FTSE 100 index despite a sustained decline in its share price over recent months. The company had been identified as a potential candidate for relegation from the London Stock Exchange's top 100 firms.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www...

We are the National Association of Realtors, Darryl Davis writes, and if we want it to be better, stronger, and more trusted, then it starts with us.

These lead-gen fundamentals still fill pipelines. Here's how to blend them with today’s tools to get results faster.

On stage with Joe Skousen and Stuart Siegel, Chris Kelly compared private listings to video streaming fragmentation.

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Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment.

Agents and leaders have long been skeptical of Compass' bid to disrupt local MLSs. But the latest proposal might have legs, according to an Intel Index survey.

<p>A landlord in Lambeth has been ordered to pay £30,600 to four tenants following a tribunal ruling over an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation with fire safety deficiencies. Rebecca Elizabeth Fong operated a three-storey property on Camberwell New Road without the required HMO licence between ...

<p>UK households face renewed financial pressure as rising energy costs and persistent inflation threaten to delay anticipated interest rate cuts following the Chancellor's Spring Forecast. The combination of elevated mortgage rates, increased energy bills, and rising unemployment is expected to shi...

<p>Councils have collected just a quarter of the total fines issued to them, meaning a sizeable proportion of rogue landlords are being let off the hook. Between 2023/24 and 2024/25 of 285 English councils, a total of almost £30 million in civil penalties were imposed on private landlords, amounting...

<p>Homemovers and second-time buyers are prioritising low loan-to-value mortgages with terms spanning five years, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk research shows. Some 45% are looking for fixed terms of five years or more. Searches are heavily concentrated at lower LTV tiers among existing borrowers, with mo...

Experts say the challenge for real estate and mortgage professionals is interpreting signals without overreacting to short-term fluctuations.

2026 demand data is positive, but Iran-driven energy costs, 15% tariffs, and Fed hawks could push mortgage rates above 6.25%.

Onity Group will rebrand PHH Mortgage as Onity Mortgage in March 2026, unifying its servicing and originations platform under a single brand.