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Real Estate 2026: Trends to watch, challenges to tackle, opportunities to seize  IFA Magazine

Europe faces most difficult moment in bid to avoid split with US  The Boston Globe

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Is property still a good investment? Here's what winners and losers of past 15 years reveal  Sky News

States With the Lowest Property Taxes in 2026  SmartAsset.com

The Department of Justice is reportedly weighing its options after a Virginia grand jury rejected a second attempt to indict the New York Attorney General for mortgage fraud.

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While a Dec. 10 Fed rate cut is now seen as a lock, investors who fund most home loans aren't as bullish that the central bank will cut rates aggressively in 2026.

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has indicated its intent to assert counterclaims against Compass, according to a stipulated motion filed today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The development comes as both parties jointly requested an extension to the case schedule, pushing the jury trial date from June 8, 2026…

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The real estate portal and data powerhouse recently shared its updated home price forecast and predictions for 2026. Prices are expected to rise 1.2 percent nationally (but not everywhere).

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. -Mortgage industry advocates are warning that fee hikes on credit reporting services could be a significant blow to an already struggling housing market. Mortgage lenders are reporting price increases of up to 50% for…

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Altitude House Buyers Announces Expanded Direct Purchase Program for Property Owners  USA Today

In an email and video message sent to Preferred agents on Thursday, the company's head of Zillow Preferred answered frequently asked questions and reassured agents that legal experts review all programs.

Above, Brad Case After past positions at the Federal Reserve, Nareit and Fannie Mae, Brad Case brings a breadth of experience to his newly appointed role as chief residential economist at portal giant Homes.com. With more than 35 years of industry expertise, in his new role he will serve as the company’s leading voice on…

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Newmark Expands in Europe With Acquisition of Catella Valuation Advisory in Paris  Boston Real Estate Times

2026 housing market outlook: mortgage rates, home prices, and more  USA Today

The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, rose to 2.8% in September on an annual basis. According to data from the Commerce Department released Dec. 5, core PCE rose 0.2% over the previous month. The report, delayed by the government shutdown, seemingly gives a further green light…

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American homebuyers are about to see their borrowing costs rise as credit scoring company FICO hikes the fees it charges to pull credit scores and reports for home loan applications. Mortgage lenders are reporting price increases of up to 50% for 2026 for credit score pulls, the fourth consecutive year of price jumps for the…

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