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Fannie Mae updated its housing market and economic predictions yesterday, tweaking nearly all the numbers positively in the wake of some encouraging data and federal policy shifts. In its latest assessment of the market, the mortgage giant predicted 6.1% rates by the end of the year—a precipitous drop from the current average of 6.8%—and a…

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Fannie Mae updated its housing market and economic predictions yesterday, tweaking nearly all the numbers positively in the wake of some encouraging data and federal policy shifts. In its latest assessment of the market, the mortgage giant predicted 6.1% rates by the end of the year—a precipitous drop from the current average of 6.8%—and a…

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U.S. existing-home sales decline, marking worst April since 2009  Crain's Cleveland Business

UK crime agency freezes London properties linked to former Bangladesh regime  Financial Times

Existing-home sales continued to fall in April, down 0.5 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4 million last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.

How to fix the housing crisis? We’ve told the government again and again and again  City AM

US real estate investors look to allocate more capital overseas  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

Above, Andrew Wild Lofty has announced that 20+ year industry veteran Andrew Wild has joined the company as Vice President of Enterprise Sales. The former Zillow executive will lead Lofty’s enterprise sales strategy and team, focused on acquiring and expanding partnerships with brokerages across the U.S. Wild will help evangelize the power of Lofty’s innovative…

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Craig Steinley was voted out Wednesday by a two-thirds majority of the Institute's 28-member board, less than two weeks after a New York Times exposé surfaced harassment and misconduct allegations.

New law would stop foreign adversaries from 'buying up our country' while Americans can't afford homes  Fox News

New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market.

Lot Lines: UCO London Study Tour 2025  The Journal Record

Software company Rechat has named Audie Chamberlain its Head of Strategic Growth and Communications. Chamberlain previously served as CEO of Lion & Orb, a public relations and growth advisory outfit.

U.S. Home Purchases Were Canceled at the Second Highest April Rate on Record  Redfin

Opportunity Zone Home Prices Surpass National Growth in Half of U.S. Markets  The World Property Journal

Adron Homes Tells Europe-Based Nigerian to Give Up 30% of N16.85m Payment Before He Gets Refund  FIJ NG

Expatriate Tax Returns Advises U.S. Expats on Tax Rules for Foreign Real Estate and Rental Income  FinancialContent

The 18 UK cities ranked among Europe's 100 best, and how they compare  thestar.co.uk

Rajdeep Gahir has been appointed Head of Portfolio Growth EMEA at Urban Rest Europe in London  Hospitality Net

Savills: European office take up increases by 4% while development completions forecast to drop in 2026  Savills