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The CFPB claimed statements made by hosts of Townstone Financial's AM radio call-in show and podcasts discouraged Black Chicago residents from applying for a mortgage.

CPPIB launching U.K. real estate joint venture, reinvesting $100 million in U.S. energy firm  Benefits Canada

Proptech columnist Craig Rowe reviews Giraffe360, a virtual tour creation and listing marketing solution for real estate agents.

8 Best High-Yield REITs to Buy | Investing  U.S News & World Report Money

A look at the state of affordable housing in the U.S.  Pew Research Center

How are consumers feeling overall, and how does that translate to a real estate sale? The question is multifaceted, but asking it could be key to learning where buyers stand as the election fast approaches. The consumer sentiment index indicated yet another rise, for the third consecutive month, per the University of Michigan’s survey of…

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In the post-Sitzer-Burnett era, Cara Ameer writes, we must be better informed, better prepared and have thorough consultations with the buyers and sellers that we interact with, to provide them with the best service and advice.

CRS Data—a provider of property tax data in the U.S. and Canada—has announced the launch of its data compliance solution: ListingIntegrity. ListingIntegrity ensures superior data quality in today’s real estate landscape, creating a source of partnership and dependability for MLSs, brokerages and agents.  “Our goal is to create steadfast and trusted ways to serve the…

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CBRE Expands U.S. Debt and Structured Finance Capabilities with Key Senior Hires  Boston Real Estate Times

In the latest RISMedia webinar—”How to Close Out 2024 Strong and Succeed in Challenging Times”—RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston and Jim Fite, president and CEO of CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, discussed the challenges and strategies in the real estate industry, particularly focusing on the tumultuous year of 2024. Fite, a seasoned professional and…

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L&G bolsters Private Markets platform with equity stake in Taurus and commits up to $200 million to high growth real estate sectors in the US  Boston Real Estate Times

Several large brokerages are angling to garner more immunity from commission lawsuits as the final hearing for their settlement agreements looms, with eight companies filing their arguments in court yesterday asking the judge to approve their respective agreements—and also explicitly indemnify them in cases that are not identical to the main class-action suits. Compass, Douglas…

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The three-hour “Haunt the Beetlejuice House” tours will be available from Nov. 16 to 27, with booking open until Nov. 4. Each tour accommodates up to six guests, who must be 18 or older, with any accompanying guests aged 13 and up.

Above, Abigail Olemos-da Silva Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has announced that Abigail Olemos-da Silva has joined the organization as Director of Global Business Development for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.  Olemos-da Silva joins the firm with a wealth of experience, including over 20 years in real estate transactions, portfolio management, change management…

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The residential real estate market has an inventory shortage, while commercial real estate is experiencing high vacancy rates due to shifts away from in-office mandates. The two birds with one stone solution has been to convert unused office buildings into multi-unit residential buildings. Cities such as Boston have even passed tax breaks to incentivize developers…

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Illinois Retirement issues RFP for U.S. residential real estate  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

L&G places equity stake in Taurus, commits up to $200m to high-growth real estate sectors in U.S.  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

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Shopping center property on U.S. 280 sells for $22M  The Business Journals

Five-star hotel in London put up for sale after refinancing fails  Hospitality Investor