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With a soft landing seen as more likely, analysts say Fed policymakers can now afford to be more cautious about the pace of future rate cuts, and mortgage rates aren't likely to fall below 6 percent anytime soon.

Canada Pension Hires Schroders’ Sophie van Oosterom to Lead Real Estate  Bloomberg

South Mayfair is new London magnet for prime luxury developments  The National

Facing multiple lawsuits from former agents and recruits along with scrutiny from the New York City Comptroller’s office, eXp Realty and several current and former executives and board members at the firm are now facing a suit by public pension funds, who allege the company breached its fiduciary duty in covering up reports of rape…

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Real estate duo James and Justin Rhodes have taken their brokerage, Rhodes Realty, to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Rhodes has 50 affiliates across seven offices in Louisiana.

Homes in Cotino will start at $1 million, with more lavish properties exceeding $2 million, reflecting premium features and signature Disney touches. Built by award-winning developers -- Shea Homes, Woodbridge Pacific Group and Davidson Communities -- these homes will cater to a wide range of buyers, including those 55 and older.

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate has announced that Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Rhodes Realty, headquartered in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is the latest firm to join the brand. With seven offices and over 50 affiliated sales associates, the family-owned brokerage offers real estate services in residential, commercial, new construction, land development and rental properties…

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Homeowners are showing a willingness to put their homes on the market at increasing rates, marking a continuous shift away from the “lock-in effect,” as detailed in Realtor.com®’s September Housing Trends Report.  Active listings were up 34% year-over-year, though that number was still down 23.2% within a five-year timespan. The average median home listing price…

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The inquiry is reminiscent of investigations and lawsuits that have engulfed the industry’s biggest players in the U.S. in recent years, and it includes a review of multiple policies that are similar to those under scrutiny in the U.S.

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London area named the best place to move to as homes sell faster than anywhere else  My London

Luxury London office portfolio comes to market in potential £400mn deal  Financial Times

After navigating an identity crisis and multiple potential deals with production companies that fell through, Noah Kaplan and his team have finally wrapped editing seven new episodes and are releasing one episode per week on YouTube.

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. According to the latest survey by Freddie Mac, mortgage rates saw a slight bump during the final days of September—with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.12% compared to 6.08% the previous week. The 15-year…

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Any concerns about a slowing economy should be allayed for now. Employment grew substantially in September, per the latest release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The U.S. economy added 254,000 new payrolls over the past month—more than 100,000 higher than in August (where 142,000 jobs were added). The September growth results are much…

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Above, Rose Kemp As the industry celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, new data shows Hispanic homeownership continues to swiftly rise, and Hispanic real estate professionals are urging the industry to take notice of this ever-growing business sector. There are over 9.5 million Hispanic homeowners, a homeownership rate of 49.5%, as reported in the National Association of…

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Getting homeowners insurance used to be a fairly straightforward process. You’d shop around with two or three companies, compare rates and pick the best deal. However, more frequent and severe weather events driven by climate change are hitting insurers’ margins hard as homeowner claims and the damage replacement costs spike. As a result, some insurers…

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This is why North Texas cities dominate U.S. real estate growth  CW33 Dallas

London Luxury Real Estate Suffers Under Tax Fears  finews.com