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After several weeks of decreases, mortgage applications bumped up this week, increasing 0.5% from last week’s somewhat notable decrease of 10.8%, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) for the week ending November 8, 2024.  “Mortgage rates continued to increase last week, driven by higher Treasury yields as…

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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors announces the company has been named one of the top franchises for veterans by Entrepreneur magazine, ranking No. 16 on its prestigious 2024 list of the Top 150 Franchises for Veterans. This recognition highlights Pillar To Post’s ongoing commitment to supporting veterans as they transition from military service to franchise…

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The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading from the Bureau of Labor Statistics holds eye-catching news: annual inflation is up. Previously, inflation had been decreasing consistently enough that the Federal Reserve once more cut interest rates (albeit only by 25 basis points this time) at its latest meeting this past week.  In September 2024, inflation…

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European shares edge lower as energy gains offset real estate, tech losses  Reuters

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Challenges to NYC Rent Stabilization  Brownstoner

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate (VNQI) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA  Nasdaq

Inman contributor Gerard Splendore explores how kitchens and bathrooms have evolved through the decades, reflecting key historical shifts and design trends.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed longtime ally and real estate investor Steven Witkoff as his Special Envoy to the Middle East, his team announced on Tuesday.

22% of U.S. Residents Are More Likely to Move Now That Election Is Over, With Many Considering a Different Country or State  Business Wire

Walter Soriano London Management on the Bank of England’s Interest Rate Reduction: Implications for London’s Property Market  AccessWire

Addington hires Asia investment expert for London office drive  Property Week

Here's how Milwaukee's housing turnover compares to other U.S. cities, per Redfin  Yahoo! Voices

Why London has it all for the world’s discerning buyers  Savills

Changes to industry rules and regulations? Economic hurdles? What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now, and what do you plan to do about it?

Trump picks real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff for Mideast envoy  Reuters

Understanding different periods of design and architecture will give agents an advantage with clients, both sellers and buyers, Gerard Splendore writes. In the 1920s, kitchens were geared toward food preparation and serving, less so for storage and may lack cabinet space.

You are the CEO of your own business, broker Zak Shellhammer writes. Prepare yourself with a business plan, clear goals and a positive and productive mindset.

Cushman & Wakefield: "Spain is one of Europe's most promising real estate markets"  MSN

Cushman & Wakefield: "Spain is one of Europe's most promising real estate markets"  Idealista

Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 45, 2024  PrimeResi