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Climate change has shaken up the U.S. real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases.

The insurer asked the California Department of Insurance to raise rates by an average of 22 percent "to help avert a dire situation" as the company pays thousands of claims related to the fires.

Public nominations are now open in six categories for 2025, recognizing the real estate industry's emerging leaders.

When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its benchmark interest rate, many people expect mortgage rates to follow suit. But the relationship isn’t that straightforward. The federal funds rate—the rate banks charge each other for overnight loans—has an indirect impact on mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve sets a target rate range for its rate—currently 4.25%…

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On Sat., Feb. 1, President Donald Trump imposed previously promised tariffs, implementing a 25% tax on imported goods from Mexico and most from Canada (energy related goods are only 10%) and an additional 10% tax on imported goods from China. Tariffs could impact the housing market in a few crucial ways. For one, prices on…

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Climate change to obliterate $1.5 trillion in U.S. home values, study finds  CBS News

How will climate change affect real estate markets in Wisconsin? Here's what one study found  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Climate change is about to erase $1.4 trillion in real estate value in the US  ZME Science

Coutts London Prime Property Index Q4 2024: Super prime market shines | Insights  Coutts

South Florida Foreign Real Estate Buyer Share is Five Times Larger than U.S. Figure; New MIAMI REALTORS® International Report Released Today  PR Web

U.S. Homes Are Selling at Slowest Pace in 5 Years in Early 2025  The World Property Journal

Watkin Jones to develop 260-unit aparthotel in London  Serviced Apartment News

London prime property prices dip as Budget raid deters wealthy buyers  City A.M.

London prime property prices dip as Budget raid deters wealthy buyers  Yahoo Finance UK

Villas in Europe that boast their own dreamy pools that YOU can own  Daily Mail

Real Estate Sector Slipping Further Behind In Socioeconomic Diversity Employment  Bisnow

Achieving a national multiple listing service should be our top priority as Realtors, Michigan-based @properties Christie’s International Real Estate broker Chris Marzke writes for Inman.

First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out.

The climate crisis is set to erase $1.47 trillion in US home values. Here are 5 areas predicted to get hit hard.  Business Insider

Buyers may cancel a purchase at the last minute due to anxiety about the market, trepidation about taking on financial obligations or a nagging feeling that a more perfect home might be out there, Luke Babich writes.