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As part of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) overseeing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the FHFA is required to set annually updated benchmark goals for how the GSEs’ mortgage purchases will help contribute to affordable housing for lower-income households.  On Tuesday, December 23, the FHFA set its enterprise benchmark housing…

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A down payment on a home is a crucial part of the financial hurdle that homebuyers need to pass before they can think of closing, but in the current market, how long of a wait is that? According to the latest report from Realtor.com®, the current average for saving for a down payment on a…

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The Truth About Great Portland Estates plc: Quiet London Stock That Might Be a Sneaky Power Move  AD HOC NEWS

Five states made key legislative changes to reform the housing crisis in 2025  New York Post

George and Amal Clooney Become French Citizens After Moving to Europe To Give Their Kids a 'Much Better' Life  Realtor.com

Home-price growth remained weak in October, with experts pointing to continued inflation and elevated mortgage rates as the cause, according to the latest data. The October S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index found that home-price growth posted a 1.4% annual gain, slightly up from a 1.3% rise in the previous month.  Nicholas Godec, head of…

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Home-price growth remained weak in October, with experts pointing to continued inflation and elevated mortgage rates as the cause, according to the latest data. The October S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index found that home-price growth posted a 1.4% annual gain, slightly up from a 1.3% rise in the previous month.  Nicholas Godec, head of…

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It’s all smiles because the work is done. You’ve expertly guided a client through the long and winding home-buying process to the point where they’ve found what they want and made an offer that was accepted. They’re happy, the seller’s happy, and you’re happy. All that remains are the usual mundane details. What could go…

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2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most.

Why Europe Is Becoming a Priority Market for Global Real Estate Allocators  OCNJ Daily

Rachel Reeves's mansion tax raid blamed as value of prime London homes tank by a quarter  GB News

What to expect from US commercial real estate market in 2026  Invezz

Gulf buyers drive sales of 'bargain' luxury properties in London  thenationalnews.com

Christie’s International Real Estate Builds its Luxury Network in 2025 with Strategic Affiliate Growth and Record Sales  Yahoo Finance

From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making major moves this year. Here are the most-read Download column topics of 2025, updated for EOY.

Hagag Development Europe: Broadening horizons through strategic diversification  business-review.eu

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026.

So, what will 2026 hold for London's homeowners and property investors?  London Evening Standard