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U.K. real estate tops Europe amid new investment trends  HOTELS

Dozens of high-profile celebrities have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires since last week, including Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more.

Home search portal and real estate services company Flyhomes has released a new consumer-facing, virtual home customization feature called Reimagine.

Above, from left, Carolyn Rosson and Betsy Cameron Ebby Halliday Companies has announced that Betsy Cameron has been named president of the company as Carolyn Rosson, who most recently served as president and CEO, will transition to serve as chairman of the company. A fourth-generation Dallasite with 20 years of real estate experience, Cameron joined…

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how artificial intelligence will impact homebuying, homeselling and the consumer experience.

Seyfarth's 2025 Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey  Mondaq News Alerts

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. The ongoing litigation between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Rocket Companies has continued, with the DOJ now asking a Colorado federal court to deny Rocket’s claims that it is not liable for alleged…

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In a significant decision for the real estate and home design industries, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the use of floor plans in resale listings constitutes fair use under copyright law.  Issued on Jan. 14, 2025, the ruling brings clarity to a long-standing dispute between Charles James, a home designer, and several…

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Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions on technology, branding and market strategies to propel your business into 2025. Discover how to leverage this premier event to enhance your professional growth and adapt to the ever-changing real estate landscape.

Los Angeles-based Luxury Presence, which launched as a website developer for luxury brands before evolving into a wide-ranging software provider, will unveil the solution at ICNY on Tuesday.

New reality, ‘can of worms’ or real estate play?: Trump looks at U.S. Postal Service privatization  Herald Review

How U.S. wildfires could affect home insurance in Canada, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories  The Globe and Mail

Billionaire Taylor Swift has $80 million worth of mansions spread across the U.S.; where are they located,  The Economic Times

2025 Real Estate Forecast: 15 Top Markets in the Western US  AOL

Savills reports Q4 rise in central London office take-up  Property Week

Full-year central London office take-up rose in 2024 compared to 2023  Savills

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September.

On Jan. 27, new rules for contacting consumers kick in. If you're not compliant, you're at serious risk of fines and lawsuits. Just ask Keller Williams.

For real estate agents, changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act on Jan. 27 will mean being extra careful with how you gather leads, contact potential clients and manage consent.