Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed an increase of 0.3% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.4% in March. Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr.…

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A total of 31,649 properties had foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions—in April 2024, according to the latest data from ATTOM. ATTOM’s Foreclosure Market Report for April 2024 found that foreclosure filings were down 4% from a month ago, and down 4% from a year ago. On the other hand, the report found…

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. decreased 0.6% in April to 101.8, after decreasing 0.3% in March. Over the six-month period between October 2023 and April 2024, the LEI contracted 1.9%—a smaller decrease than its 3.5% decline over the previous six months. “Another decline in the U.S. LEI confirms that softer…

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Overlooked in the national scramble to address the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement, and comprehend (or decry) all the changes that are coming to the industry, is the foundational truism that applies to every facet of real estate: that it is local. Just like with every other issue, every region and even every state…

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With the expansion, Redfin Next is now available to agents in 36 markets nationwide, according to an announcement Friday. Redfin execs said the plan has "proven to be even better" than expected.

iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF Experiences Big Outflow  Nasdaq

Above, from left, Elias Astuto, Riezl Baker, Keith Robinson and Maureen Sullivan In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ decision to settle commission lawsuits, the real estate industry is bracing for a new reality. Rather than clinging to how things were before, we asked some of our 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers the following…

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Why London Real Estate Is A Secure Investment  Business Cheshire

Stability And Resilience: Investing In London Real Estate  Business Manchester

Global Cities Post-Pandemic Have Blueprint in London's Recent Success  Commercial Observer

Era Ventures, led by Clelia Peters, was the lead investor in the round, its second since October, according to an announcement Thursday. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC also contributed to the round.

UK: Land Securities Group's pre-tax loss narrows to 341 million pounds in 2023  ETRealty

U.S. Home Prices Hit an All-Time High in April  Redfin News

Russian billionaires out, US billionaires in: Mapping London's super-prime property market  City A.M.

California, United States Luxury Real Estate Home  California Listings

15 appealing new builds homes for sale in London — all within walking distance of a station  Yahoo News Canada

15 appealing new builds homes for sale in London – all within walking distance of a station  Yahoo News Australia

Trump's son-in-law Kushner secures controversial Belgrade real estate deal  POLITICO Europe

Trump's son-in-law Kushner secures controversial Belgrade real estate deal  POLITICO Europe