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As the year ends, how are consumers—such as potential homebuyers—feeling about the market going into 2026? Per the latest findings from the University of Michigan’s monthly Consumer Sentiment report, sentiment was slightly improved in December compared to November, confirming the sentiment trajectory from the University of Michigan’s preliminary report earlier this month. Compared to November…

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Aaroe, who founded John Aaroe & Associates and the John Aaroe Group, was known as a cherished mentor and guiding light to Southern California agents. He passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday.

Brad Inman remembers Beverly Hills real estate leader John Aaroe, his personal friend and professional confidant, who died this week.

Goldman Sachs issues £500m loan to Kennedy Wilson and CPP Investments  Real Estate Capital Europe

The REAL AI Guide for Real Estate Agents, a book focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence in real estate, is now featured in the Realtor® Store, the official bookstore of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The title has remained a top-selling real estate sales book on Amazon since its release in early October,…

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Existing home sales were up 0.5 percent month over month in November. But NAR's Lawrence Yun also said "homeowners are in no rush to list their properties."

NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.5% Increase in November  National Association of REALTORS®

News | Westwind Capital lands £73 million for London living portfolio refinancing  CoStar

The CE Shop Launches 96-Hour Nebraska Real Estate License Course, Free 5-Day Trial  USA Today

Tughans recruits Catriona Sharkey to real estate team  Irish Legal News

House Price Index: December 2025  Zoopla

The next era of real estate won't be won by whoever displays homes best, Molly McKinley writes. It will be won by whoever understands buyer intent most deeply.

Google remains the place consumers verify credibility, research agents and confirm trust before making contact for the first time, Jimmy Burgess writes.

Christmas movie homes reveal London's divided property market  Property Reporter

Private credit gives European banks backdoor into property deals  The Business Times

Colm Lauder’s 2026 commercial property outlook: Ireland will be an investment laggard  Business Post

Affordable housing developer aims to break ground on Penryn apartments in 18 months  The Business Journals

Guest view: Retail parks in Europe are ripe for institutional capital at scale  IPE Real Assets

Negotiating at the highest level is not about tactics alone, Mauricio Umansky writes. It is about psychology, patience and emotional discipline.