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ERA Live Moore in North Carolina has announced a partnership with Missouri-based Edge Realty, which will now do business as Edge Realty ERA Powered. The brand says the investment marks a creative collaboration aimed at supporting Edge Realty’s growth opportunities in southeast Missouri while preserving its identity and leadership.  Both ERA Live Moore and Edge…

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With mortgage rates continuing to decline–to their lowest point in over a year this week–refinance activity enters its sixth week at a high pace. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) slid another eight basis points this week to 6.19% from last…

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Zillow Home Value and Home Sales Forecast (October 2025)  Zillow

While homebuying remains one of the most prominent and desired milestones for Americans, sometimes people will have regrets about their choice. Experts from Highland Cabinetry explain five reasons that could lead to buyer’s remorse, highlighting the most common mistakes that agents should alert clients about in order to hopefully gain referrals and future business from…

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This month, Lukzo Real Estate’s Founder and Director Alejandra Díaz Suárez sheds light on the international demand and interest from buyers seeking homes that balance modern design, functionality and wellness in Morelos, Mexico.  Alejandra Díaz Suárez Founder & Director Lukzo Real Estate Cuernavaca, Morelos, México https://www.lukzo.mx  Tell us about your company.   Lukzo is a real…

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Average long-term mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year  PBS

Cleary adds Paul Hastings partner in London for European real estate launch  The Global Legal Post

Cleary adds Paul Hastings partner in London for European real estate launch  The Global Legal Post

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.