Singapore Family Office Buys London Office Block and More Asia Real Estate Headlines  Mingtiandi

US existing home sales rise in July, ending downward trend  ZAWYA

London landlords leave the market in increasing numbers  Financial Times

Real estate investment in Europe rises 18% in the first half of 2024  Idealista

Housing market showing glimmers of hope amid grim reports  USA TODAY

The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company's complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings.

Seattle-based brokerage and portal Redfin laid off almost 100 Redfin Concierge support and sales managers on Thursday. The company said agents will now take the lead on Concierge services.

Above, Whitney LaCosta and Jemila Winsey More than 400 of the industry’s most powerful residential real estate decision-makers will converge on Washington, D.C., September 4 – 6 for RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, where we’ll candidly discuss the most critical trends and issues currently affecting real estate professionals and reshaping the future of…

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in Q2 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home. The median price of a new home in Q2 was $412,300 vs. the…

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in Q2 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home. The median price of a new home in Q2 was $412,300 vs. the…

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2 Dallas neighbors top the list of best real estate markets in America  CultureMap Dallas

Mauricio Umansky shares five key strategies for making (and modeling) more meaningful choices as a brokerage leader.

The real estate industry is overflowing with turnkey software that’s exactly the same across every installation. While this is often fine at the agent and, to an extent, broker levels, a “one size fits all” strategy isn’t robust enough for the needs of MLSs, particularly when it comes to property data. Flood maps, for example,…

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Three weeks ago, in my blog titled “Going for Gold,” I delved into the Olympics, capturing the essence of competition and camaraderie. Building on that theme, this week I want to explore the upcoming Paralympic Games. As we look forward to these games, they provide another dimension to our understanding of sportsmanship and resilience. As…

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Would you like excellent moving tips for the summer? Moving after selling your home in the summer can present unique challenges and opportunities. The warm weather, peak moving season and specific logistical considerations all play a role. My guide will teach you to manage these factors effectively to ensure a seamless transition. I will provide…

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North Texas city named best real estate market in US; 4 Lone Star State cities rank in top 10  lonestarlive.com

CEO Brian Bair told National Mortgage News in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4 percent if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold.

Sales of existing housing inventory in the U.S. reversed course in July, posting an increase after four months of decline. This data comes courtesy of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) monthly update on existing-home sales. The report showed that total existing-home sales—completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops—increased 1.3% from June…

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Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAR) Hits New 52-Week High at $24.22  Defense World

How Population Changes Impact U.S. Real Estate  Seeking Alpha