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US home sales lower than expected but prices remain high  Financial Times

During a press conference Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested his support for a bill proposed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) earlier this month. The proposed “No Tax on Home Sales Act” eliminates federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences.  “Families who work hard, build equity and sell their homes should not…

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Purchase applications increased this week, albeit only slightly while higher mortgage rates linger and affordability challenges continue to vex the housing market.  According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending July 18, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume) increased 0.8%…

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Freshfields adds London PE real estate duo from Ropes & Gray  The Global Legal Post

Romania Among Most Affordable Real Estate Markets in Europe  The Romania Journal

Real estate technology firm Lofty has announced it has made a significant additional investment in its customer service offerings to support the more than 70,000 agents who rely on Lofty.  Among its new enhancements include a nearly 70% increase in training sessions, a new service-focused AI Assistant dedicated to helping agents get the answers they…

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London in the lead with green housing  Property Notify

Existing-home sales declined by 2.7 percent from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers.

Existing-Home Prices Shatter Record  Bankrate

Freshfields ramps up London private equity real estate with double Ropes hire  Legal Business

Global property elite face tax reckoning as HMRC data exposes London's offshore investment enforcement  LondonWorld

A federal lawsuit filed against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) by a broker alleging antitrust violations in Realtor® membership requirements was largely thrown out yesterday, with Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas ruling that Lou Eytalis failed to plausibly argue NAR policies constituted an antitrust violation, and denying her the opportunity…

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Why the Balkans Are Emerging as Europe’s New Real Estate Hotspot  Vocal

Real estate agents are advising clients to delay listing as buyers drive negotiations  The Globe and Mail

Unlocking Opportunities: Real Estate in the Thailand Market for 2025  Modern Diplomacy

Record-breaking Q2 as commercial property investment in Northern Ireland hits £114million – highest since 2023  News Letter

Record-breaking Q2 as commercial property investment in Northern Ireland hits £114million – highest since 2023  Belfast News Letter

Billionaire Thomson family to buy $43m luxury London apartment  The Straits Times

Two Westchester suburbs named wealthiest in the U.S.: See which ones topped the list  Lohud

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