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Andrew Left's controversial research firm has a thesis: Trump will win the "war on housing," and that loanDepot's mortgage servicing business is undervalued.

Kier Property appoints MD for residential business  Green Street News

Top industry leaders share their strategies for scaling a real estate brokerage so that it's not just growing bigger; it's growing smarter.

In an ever-changing real estate market, there is one segment that spells opportunity—the luxury sector. While economic challenges have prompted more cautious behavior from buyers and sellers, luxury sales have remained resilient, underscoring the sector’s enduring strength. According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM), by the end of Q2 2025 total sales of…

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On January 29, 2025 a mid-air collision between an American Eagle regional jet and a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter occurred on approach to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Like most accidents, it was determined afterward to have been avoidable; failures to effectively communicate risk awareness and flight corridors to pilots, plus incompatible civilian/military protocols/technologies…

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Editor’s note: The following is the September cover story in RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine.  In 2000, HomeSmart entered the real estate space with a clear and compelling mission: to give agents more control, more transparency and more efficiency in their day-to-day business. At the time, most brokerages offered high splits, little to no technology and…

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Investors who fund most home loans are no longer wondering whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates this month, but by how much. At least three quarter-percentage point rate cuts are now expected this year.

Inside the homes of Australia’s biggest tennis stars  realestate.com.au

Forbes Global Properties has announced its acquisition of DSTRCT Real Estate, based in the heart of Amsterdam and housed in a historic monument. DSTRCT will exclusively represent Forbes Global Properties in the country’s capital, and is planning to bring a highly personal, design-driven approach to Amsterdam’s residential market.   The firm says DSTRCT goes beyond traditional…

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GO Network, Keller William’s largest franchisee, has announced the launch of Creative Studio–an in-house, full-service branding concierge that moves Realtors® from generic templates to fully developed, custom-tailored brand identities.  “Our mission has always been to build the future of real estate, not wait for it,” said Smokey Garrett, co-founder & CEO of GO Network. “Creative…

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Above, Stephen Miran The Federal Reserve Board of Governors is down a member following the abrupt resignation of Adriana Kugler in August. President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Stephen Miran, chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, to serve the remainder of the term, which expires in January 2026. Miran faced a confirmation…

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The latest housing risk report from ATTOM Data for the second quarter of 2025 reveals that southern states dominate. Risk was measured by affordability, serious underwater mortgages, foreclosures and unemployment rates by county using data from ATTOM and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Out of the 50 highest risk markets, 14 were counties in…

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Above, Anthony Lamacchia at RISMedia’s 2025 CEO & Leadership Exchange WASHINGTON, D.C.—Capping off three days of high-profile panels, speeches and one-on-ones at RISMedia’s Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, independent broker/owner and national trainer Anthony Lamacchia took the stage in the Grand Ballroom of the Mayflower Hotel on September 5 to deliver a candid and rousing…

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Above, flanked by Brian Joyner and Tina Lapp of award sponsor Colibri Real Estate, national RISMedia Rookie of the Year winner Walther Vasquez Johnson on stage at RISMedia’s 2025 Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Photo by AJ Canaria. Amid an evening of epic recognitions, RISMedia revealed its 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year…

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Loans in focus: ICG Real Estate issues data centre loan; ING arranges £290m for London’s Sea Containers; Värde underwrites Swedish residential  Real Estate Capital Europe

PREVIEW: Go-Ahead Ireland Senior 1 Football Championship Round 3  dublingaa.ie

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Following a lawsuit from CoStar (Homes.com’s parent company), Zillow has begun to remove images alleged of copyright infringement from its platform. Zillow sent out notifications to partners Thursday, Sept. 4 that the images would start being removed within the next couple of days, according to a company spokesperson. CoStar originally filed the copyright lawsuit against…

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Following a lawsuit from CoStar (Homes.com’s parent company), Zillow has begun to remove images alleged of copyright infringement from its platform. Zillow sent out notifications to partners Thursday, Sept. 4 that the images would start being removed within the next couple of days, according to a company spokesperson. CoStar originally filed the copyright lawsuit against…

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In a September 5 report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs in August, a significant slowdown, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.3%—a sign that the economy is rapidly cooling as global tariffs put pressure on U.S. businesses. The report included a downward revision…

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