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Andy Burnham-backed £7.5bn homes tax on London: How would it affect your borough? - London Evening Standard
Legislative Round-Up: Seattle Considering ‘Do Not Solicit’ Protection; VA Loans Face Possible Change in Congress
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Seattle considering a ban on unwanted real estate solicitations Seattle City councilmember Dionne Foster has introduced legislation to create a “do not solicit” list for real estate solicitors. If passed, homeowners could have their…
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Housing Starts Rebound Sharply in June, But Only in Multifamily
In May, housing construction starts bottomed-out to a six year low, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, attributed to ongoing challenges such as construction costs and high mortgage rates triggered by rising inflation. The newest monthly update, however, shows a recovery—for at least one sector of the housing market. The latest monthly new residential construction…
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US pending home sales slump in June amid affordability challenges - Virginia Business
Consumer Sentiment Up In June, But Economic Optimism Still Elusive
Following consumer sentiment rising in June, the latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index improved further by 9.9% in July, reaching 54.4. However, the indicator declined by 11.8% on an annual basis. The Current Economic Conditions Index rose by 15.1% month-over-month, yet plummeted 19.3% year-over-year to stand at 54.9 in July. Meanwhile, the Index of…
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Where Should Asian Investors Put Their Next $10 Million? Manhattan vs London - Castle Avenue Team
Andy Burnham tax plans: Fears of £7.5bn property levy bombshell for London - London Evening Standard
America's biggest landlord accused of blocking Section 8 renters - Yahoo News Singapore
Foreclosures Rise in First Half of 2026, Report Finds
As pending home sales reports suggest a slower summer market, foreclosures on homes are ticking up. Over 200,000 properties across the U.S. saw foreclosure filings in the first half of 2026, per the latest Mid-Year U.S. Foreclosure Market Report compiled by ATTOM Data. One in every 632 properties across the U.S. had a foreclosure filing—21%…
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