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CFIUS Annual Report for CY 2021: Top Takeaways  Gibson Dunn

Ripple effect of China real estate crisis risks bigger economic blow  Nikkei Asia

The partnership shocking real estate: The Real Word  Inman

One in eight people across the country has student loan debt, including nearly one in two millennials. There are more student loan holders in America than there are people in Canada. These loans provide millions of Americans access to higher education, whether at community colleges or four-year universities. But after caps are tossed and diplomas…

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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. All aboard the mortgage roller-coaster! Rates snapped back again this week after briefly falling below 5%, jumping almost 25 basis points in the last seven days. Freddie chief economist Sam Khater suggested that the market…

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Homes in Opportunity Zones across the country experienced price gains in the second quarter of 2022 that largely kept pace with growth in the broader housing market, according to newly released data from ATTOM, a data curator which analyzed 5,198 different zones. Opportunity Zones are defined as census tracts in or alongside low-income neighborhoods that…

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An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) can look attractive with low introductory rates and more flexibility. But is an ARM the right choice for you? If you get move around the country for work frequently, a variable-rate mortgage might be the perfect fit. We will look at the pros and cons of this type of mortgage and…

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San Jose the No. 3 BBQ city in the U.S.? That’s tough to swallow.  The Mercury News

Lisa Simonsen and Kelly Bensimon, who both star on different Reality TV shows, took to the Inman Connect Las Vegas stage to talk about the intersection of entertainment and real estate.

It's the matchup of two erstwhile rivals and bitter foes to many in the real estate industry. Zillow veteran Jay Thompson offers insights into the partnership that has tongues wagging and agents shaking their heads.

The mortgage industry is getting hammered this year, with declining leads, loan volumes, and revenue. Expert Mike DelPrete says Zillow faces the same reality, as the latest reports on their mortgage offering show that it continues to be unprofitable

PE Firms Eye Opportunities in Sunbelt Real Estate  Mergers & Acquisitions

West Virginia boasts the largest number of homes currently selling below list price, according to an analysis of Zillow data from the past 12 months from luxury real estate brokerage RubyHome.

Fewer homebuyers are facing even a single competing offer. And when buyers find themselves in bidding wars, the field is less crowded, according to a report from Redfin.

Selsdon Park’s golfing paradise looks lost under new owners  Inside Croydon

RISMedia Executive Editor Maria Patterson spotlights the top stories of the week, including Inflation (Finally) Dips, Housing Still a Concern, and BCI Up as Brokers Roll With the Punches.

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Eklund started out his early morning interview at Inman Connect Las Vegas by getting the audience members on their feet and getting their feet in the air, before settling in for a wide-ranging discussion of family, tech and teams.

What Home Renovations Should You Make In a Recession?  Real Estate

NextGen Founder Julia Wang Has Launched a Real Estate Revolution  PaperCity Magazine

Big-Name Concerts Boost Demand for Hotels in Europe  Hospitality Net