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As mortgage rates have hit their lowest level in over three years, expectations of reaching a more affordable market in 2026 have grown dramatically. On this optimistic track, a new Zillow analysis states that mortgage payments should be affordable by year’s end for several major markets, the most since 2022. In the case of the…

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Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He's accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses.

Builder confidence in the new single-family home market declined at the start of 2026, as persistent affordability concerns continue to dampen buyer enthusiasm despite some positive movement in mortgage rates. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell two points, to 37, in January, reflecting ongoing challenges in the lower…

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Top 10 real estate tokenisation development companies in 2026  London Business News

Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it'll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it's the first major lender to make such a move.

Another COVID casualty: the summer rental rush  USA Today

Younger generations inheriting trillions in real estate are poised to reshape the market as they prioritize lifestyle and financial stability. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's 2026 Trend Report outlines key factors shaping the transition.

Woman who accused luxury real estate broker Oren Alexander and his twin brother of rape dies  NBC News

Taoiseach defends use of international property investors  RTE.ie

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Grand City Properties: Can a Data-Driven Landlord Still Win Europe’s Rental Wars?  AD HOC NEWS

Global Real Estate Rose in 2025, Led by Asia and Europe  Nareit

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report: Gen X, Millennials to Inherit $2.4 Trillion in U.S. Real Estate Wealth Over the Next 10 Years  morningstar.com

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years  Toledo Blade

Balder acquires Swedish rental housing  Green Street News

Panama Gains Traction as Geographic Diversification Strategy for U.S. Real Estate Portfolios  StreetInsider

Why is London’s property market slumping?  The Week

Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national security  Fox News

Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn't dim human innovation — it highlights it.

Great Portland Estates plc: Dividend Yield, London Office Re?pricing and a Market Testing Its Nerves  AD HOC NEWS