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Private equity executive Bill Pulte, whose family founded and runs one of the largest homebuilders in the country, was officially confirmed by the Senate on March 13 to head up the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), by a vote of 56 to 43. In separate statements, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the National Association…

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Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane wrote a "Newsweek" op-ed about protecting Clear Cooperation, telling consumers that a repeal of the policy would allow brokers to "actively hide" listings amid a long-lasting housing shortage.

The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.65%, up just 2 basis points from last week’s average of 6.63%. “Despite volatility in the markets, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained essentially flat from last week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Mortgage rates…

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Denver-based real estate firm Flourish Collective is preparing to make history with its upcoming event, the "World's Longest Open House," a 72-hour nonstop showcase.

Private real estate’s attention is refocusing on Europe  PERE

The Real Brokerage Inc. has announced that Sharran Srivatsaa will transition from his role as president of Real to join the company’s board of directors, subject to corporate approvals, effective June 1, 2025. “Sharran’s leadership, vision and deep commitment to Real’s mission have been instrumental in shaping the company’s culture and growth trajectory,” said Tamir…

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Seven-foot wide house near London’s Kensington Palace put on market for £1.25m  NewsBreak

Buffini & Company has launched its new “Buffini Coaching Summit” series, an innovative, immersive training and networking experience designed to transform how real estate professionals scale their business growth. This event series brings Buffini & Company’s renowned coaching strategies directly to real estate professionals in three North American locations: Toronto in April 2025; Washington, D.C.,…

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The latest property prices in Belvedere for March  Yahoo News UK

Mortgage rates hover near three-month low, but big homeownership hurdles remain  USA TODAY

We need a fully transparent system that favors the consumer, not the broker, team leader Carl Medford writes, so that buyers and sellers can feel confident when transacting real estate.

For prospective homesellers looking for ideal market conditions that will give the most “bang for your buck” and maximize ROI, the conditions may present themselves very soon. According to Realtor.com®’s 2025 “Best Time to Sell” report, the week of April 13 – 19 looks to be the best time to sell homes this year. According…

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The latest property prices in Dagenham for March  Yahoo News UK

The latest property prices in Erith for March  Yahoo News UK

The deal, which comes on the heels of its purchase of Folio parent company Amitree in 2024, aims to build on Inside Real Estate's consumer search, executives told Inman exclusively on Thursday.

RealScout's new solution allows brokerages to create a branded exclusive listing search platform. Homebuyers will get data-backed recommendations and email alerts on new listings.

Q+A: BC Partners Real Estate head: "Europe is one of the few safe places to invest"  Green Street News

Top Investment Opportunities In Europe For 2024  ABC Money

Planning, policy and capital: The barriers to scaling Ireland’s housing supply – and how to tackle them  Business Post