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DENVER, Colo.—The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday the expansion of public appraisal data to include Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. That’s according to Naa Awaa Tagoe, deputy director for the Division of Housing Mission and Goals at FHFA, who shared the news Monday…

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CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp told Inman, “despite much-needed optimism, brought by a sharp decline in mortgage rates in August, the boost was short lived and not enough to renew homebuyers’ interest."

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, a key measure of U.S. home prices, recorded a 4.2% annual gain in August, a slight decrease from previous levels in 2024.  The 10-City Composite saw an annual increase of 6%, down from a 6.8% annual increase in the previous month. The 20-City Composite posted a year-over-year increase of 5.2%,…

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London property firm claims it never intended to house 56 people under one roof as plan is refused  My London

The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass' ongoing push against Clear Cooperation.

Best CRM For Real Estate Of 2024  Forbes

Insider Buyers Lose US$62k As Anywhere Real Estate Sheds US$49m  Yahoo Canada Finance

Eight luxury homes of some of the world's most elite athletes remain in the running for swankiest of all. Cast your vote as the competition continues.

The National Association of REALTORS® has announced Affiniti as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits®, and together they have launched the NAR World Elite Business Mastercard. The card offers 5% cash back on marketing expenses, up to 2.1% cash back on all purchases and a $500 sign-on bonus*. “NAR is committed to providing our…

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How the Presidential election really impacts the real estate market  Mortgage Professional

Germany and UK provide Europe's best investment opportunities, says Cushman  Green Street News

Aldar Properties reports ‘strong pickup’ for London projects  Arabian Gulf Business Insight

News | Ireland's IPUT recruits senior real estate figure to non-executive role  CoStar Group

Foxtons Buys 2 UK Estate Agents For Up To £12.6M  Law360

Best US Cities To Be a Landlord in Early 2025  GOBankingRates

Investor Matter RE hires five for European push  Property Week

40-year-old left the U.S. to live on a 'stunning island' in Japan for $710/month: 'We're so excited about our future here'  CNBC

Builds Bio+ Announces London/UK Chapter to Boost Transatlantic Life Sciences Collaboration  Business Wire

Norway's sovereign wealth fund buys 98% of US office building for $217 million  MSN

Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman.