The U.S. added 272,000 jobs to the market in May, higher than the average monthly gain of 232,000 over the prior 12 months, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The unemployment rate saw little change at 4% as well as the number of unemployed people, at 6.6 million. Both measures…

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While understanding the overall market outlook is critical for success, real estate remains a local business. Brokers representing different parts of the nation will come together to discuss how national trends and industry-wide challenges are shaking out in their respective markets, and share their strategies for safeguarding profitability in an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO…

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Ben Bray & Associates, a 27-year-old Tennessee brokerage, is the sixth to join Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in 2024. The Lafayette-based brokerage boasts 28 agents across two offices.

The Hamptons luxury market also performed well across both single-family homes and condos, according to Douglas Elliman's new signed contracts report.

U.S. Home Prices Surge: 50% Jump In Five Years  Benzinga

Four days after Bing Real Estate came under fire for its alleged co-opting of listing data from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com, Microsoft has removed for-sale listing data from its site.

“Plug-and-play…move-in ready…no assembly required.” Well, maybe not that last one, but often, prospective homebuyers have little interest in houses not in perfect condition. Or ones that are not exceedingly neat and clean. It can present a problem for agents once in a while… Bingo! You’ve just landed a new listing through a referral. It’s an…

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Property highlights: Location: Los Angeles, California Listing Price: $26 million Features: 1.5-acre luxury compound with eight bedrooms, 16 bathrooms. Added Appeal: Epitome of California living with resort-style amenities including a zero-edge infinity pool, sports court and outdoor entertaining areas. In the storied neighborhood of Brentwood, where Hollywood’s glittering history mingles with contemporary glamor, you’ll find…

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ULI Europe Announces the Development of "Preserve," a New Tool from C Change to Speed Up the Decarbonization ...  Urban Land

The 10 smartest (capital) cities in Europe  RCR Wireless News

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ULI and Resilient Cities Accelerator Program Announce ESG Innovation Focus at Europe Conference  Urban Land

Moody's may cut ratings of six US banks over commercial real estate exposure  ETRealty

Demand for London rental properties plunges 28% as first-time buyers escape renting trap  Evening Standard

Young people in Ireland forced to live at home amid lack of affordable housing - Focus  FRANCE 24 English

The Rise & Fall Of London Property Value: How To Improve Home Value This Year  London Post

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair: ‘more intimate, boutique’ hotel opens in London  South China Morning Post

Mandarin Oriental’s second property in London a ‘more intimate, boutique style of hotel’  South China Morning Post

Moody's warns six U.S. regional banks over commercial bank exposure  MarketWatch

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