How Blackstone became one of the U.S.' biggest landlords  MSN

After two weeks of declining mortgage rates, an increase this past week along with renewed concerns of tariff impacts deflated home purchase applications by a notable 10%.  According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending July 11, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage…

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Second Century Ventures (SCV)—the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®—and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced the launch of the REACH Middle East accelerator program, opening applications for the first cohort of companies. Led by real estate technology pioneers Siddiq Farid and Karim Helal, the initiative invites startup companies from all industries…

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Luxembourg consolidates position as European hub for real estate funds  Delano.lu

LHSC lawsuits: Why legal fight looms over 50+ properties  Windsor Star

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is filing a motion for dismissal with prejudice against a broker who sued NAR, the California Association of Realtors® (CAR), Lodi Association of Realtors® (LAR) and the independent MLS, MetroList. Based on the assertion that NAR and local Realtor® associations violated antitrust laws through fees, dues and membership structures,…

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In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department.

A U.S. District Judge in Florida has dismissed homebuyer James Lutz's antitrust complaint against HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman. Lutz has 21 days to file an amended complaint for three of his four claims.

US tariffs may hit South Africa property agents harder than expected  ZAWYA

It isn’t a secret that real estate agents are, perhaps, just a tad on the older side.  The median age of a Realtor® is 55. Only 11% of active TikTok users in the U.S. are over 50.  But what happens when the younger generations start roasting the types of living situations agents view as highly…

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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. NAR-approved Big Beautiful Bill has boons for real estate On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump officially signed what is commonly referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law. The omnibus bill’s…

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The court determined that Homie's claims were no longer timely, that it failed to make a case for antitrust injury and that it did not provide enough evidence to prove wrongful interference in its business dealings.

Spectacular commuter belt homes with quick access to London  Luxury London

Strong comeback of the European retail markets  IPE Reference Hub

Average London rent surges to £2,252 a month  Yahoo

The resource center will showcase Realtor.com® tools and content and extend its commitment to helping real estate professionals.

WPS undertakes £20m decarbonisation works for Aster Group  Facilitate Magazine

Rechat has gained another partner, with Virginia-based brokerage Nest Realty choosing the AI-powered company to streamline its tech strategy through its one-stop shop "Super App."

International Buyers Spent $56 Billion on U.S. Real Estate in the Past Year: Report  Yahoo.co

International Buyers Spent $56 Billion on U.S. Real Estate in the Past Year: Report  Robb Report