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Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace.  According to the latest  Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending March 21, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume) decreased 2.0% from the previous…

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London's property market is broken — this spring statement won't fix it  Evening Standard

After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) yesterday offered what appeared to be its final decision, toeing a narrow line by affirming the controversial MLS rule while creating a new category to allow “flexibility” for keeping listings off consumer-facing…

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Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real estate. Not M&A as in Mergers and Acquisitions. But the latter has more and more become industry news lately, in addition to frequent consolidations as well, with smaller firms joining national brands in order to…

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This week let’s talk about optimism—why it’s a game-changer in leadership, performance, and life itself. “Do you think you can, or do you think you can’t? Either way, you’re right.” – Henry Ford To live an extraordinary life, you need a strong psychological foundation—one that can withstand adversity while remaining adaptable to change. I often…

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L&G partners with Japanese developer to deliver 1,000 homes across London  Housing Today

Executives mostly applauded NAR's decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn't satisfy everyone.

Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead.

Segro and Pure DC Announce £1B West London Data Hub  VoIp.Review

Communication isn't just part of the job of a real estate professions; it is the job, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's how to make sure you're ready for your toughest conversations.

In her latest Women, Wealth and Real Estate profile, Melanie Klein reflects on the career of this New York Realtor and how she set her own seat at the table.

According to the Better Homes and Gardens president, leadership isn’t just about what we accomplish individually. It’s about the way we show up for others, the opportunities we create and the impact we leave behind.

Now that the National Association of Realtors has weighed in with a tweak to the Clear Cooperation Policy, it's your turn to tell us what you think.

Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 12, 2025  PrimeResi

Property round-up: London House; Blackpool Grand Theatre; Real Estate Investors; 20 Chapel Street; Aviary  The Business Desk

London's housing market is broken — how did we get here?  Evening Standard

Docusign, positioning itself as “the intelligent agreement management” company after a brand overhaul, has a large presence throughout all categories of real estate, integrating with transactions management systems, property management tools, leasing applications and other end-to-end contract-based solutions.

Cutting the mortgage giants' $806,500 conforming loan limit could relieve pressure on home prices but leave more homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages at higher rates from private lenders.

Rather than intentionally fragmenting the marketplace, the Redfin CEO writes, all listings should show in one place, with the seller allowing different levels of disclosure on each listing.

Bonus Homes might be an industry first model, investing in a seller's equity to take on the home as its landlord and paying out appreciation over time.