Curbio, the Maryland-based pre-listing renovation company that offers pay-later services for home sellers upgrading or repairing their homes, is settling a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General of the District of Columbia that accused the company of violating consumer protection laws through “systematically” deceiving homeowners with its practices and marketing. According to a release from…

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After upgrading to a larger home in Southampton last year, the "RHONY" alum is selling the Bridgehampton property that she has owned since 2013.

Both real estate practitioners and lawmakers have been stressing inventory as one of the housing market’s major challenges. What changes has 2024 brought? Has supply caught up to demand? The latest Home Building Geography Index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) tracks building rates across the U.S. during Q2 2024. Said rates show…

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Photo by AJ Canaria WASHINGTON, D.C.—Katie Johnson has undoubtedly had one of the toughest jobs in real estate over the past year. As chief legal counsel and chief member experience officer for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Johnson has sat in countless court hearings defending the trade group and its 1.5 million members against…

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US banks' high-volatility commercial real estate loan balance rises in Q2 2024  S&P Global

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M&G sees high-end recovery in London’s West End as it strikes deal on prime retail assets  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Luxembourg and Dublin’s property booms come at expense of renters  Luxembourg Times

PGIM Hires BGO’s Richard Price to Lead Latin America, Asia and Europe Investments  Commercial Observer

Second Vacation Home Mortgage Demand Drops to 8 Year Low in U.S.  The World Property Journal

REC Europe Borrowing Barometer 2024: Not long left to have your say  Real Estate Capital Europe

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys this London property for ₹231.47 crore  Hindustan Times

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys $27 million London property, actor will move into new home after redevelopment: Report  MSN

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys $27 million London property, actor will move into new home after redevelopment: Report  Hindustan Times

Madison Realty’s sixth US real estate debt fund closes at $2bn  IPE Real Assets

Firethorn Trust acquires PBSA site near London  PropertyEU

Buying a house? Four unconventional ways to become a homeowner.  USA TODAY

UK leads resurgence in European office investment  CNBC