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The latest report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) on existing-home sales today revealed a 1.5% month-over-month increase in September, and a 4.1% year-over-year increase in sales–key factors that could signal growing buyer confidence and demand as mortgage rates ease.  “As anticipated, falling mortgage rates are lifting home sales,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence…

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Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Road to Housing bill passes Senate On Friday, October 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed the Road to Housing Act as part of a larger legislative package. The bipartisan bill is a comprehensive housing…

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A protracted legal battle over whether real estate professionals can create and share floor plans when marketing homes finally ended Monday after the Supreme Court declined to revisit an appellate court’s decision allowing the practice. The high court’s refusal to hear the case reconfirms the January ruling from the Eighth U.S. District Court of Appeals…

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With the future of Fannie Mae in flux due to President Trump’s stated desire to potentially privatize it, CEO Priscilla Almodovar stepped down as the head of the mortgage giant on Oct. 22, with Peter Akwaboah, Fannie Mae’s current COO, appointed to the additional role of acting CEO of Fannie Mae, according to William J.…

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How Rising Interest Rates Are Reshaping Europe’s Housing Market  Property Investor Today

Affordable homes target slashed to 20% to tackle London’s housebuilding crisis  MyLondon

London’s luxury property market falters amid budget uncertainty  The Times

Shah on property: Rachel Reeves and the benefits of going big  Green Street News

Ministers confirm plans to reduce London’s affordable housing quotas  The Guardian

Chris Pollinger shares brokerage budget planning truths every real estate business must face to cut comfort, measure performance and prioritize profit.

News | Turkish construction giant ENKA splashes £186 million on City offices  CoStar

The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning.

Cleary Boosts London Real Estate Practice With Partner Nicolas  Bloomberg Law News

UK Unveils Emergency Housing Plan to Boost London Development  Bloomberg.com

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Looking ahead to 2026 and thinking of making a move? Derek Carlson offers five questions to help you think through your options and put your best face forward.

Owen Sound Woman Charged For Allegedly Damaging Property During Protest In London  Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre

Accentro Real Estate AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution  TradingView

Europe Residential Real Estate Market Set for Dynamic Growth  openPR.com

'We will combine deep local knowledge with our extensive buyer networks': Northern Ireland estate agent teams up with UK property auctioneer as it strengthen presence  Belfast News Letter