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'Not cooling off at all': Local real estate agent talks current Berks housing market
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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READING, Pa - Holding steady during the dog days of summer. "Well, we're priced at $329,900 here right now, comparable," said Barry Ciabattoni. "Albright College, they have a lot of properties." Barry Ciabattoni, a Berks-based real estate agent...
The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers
WAtoday
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August 15, 2025
According to KPMG Australia, there was a 30 per cent increase in real-estate agents in Australia in the decade to 2024. Nearly 109,000 of them are currently out there, hoping to hook their next big sales commission. (By comparison, the number of...
Brooklyn man says he lost ownership of home over water bill he didn't know about
News 12 Brooklyn - New York
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A Brooklyn man says he lost ownership of his home after more than 30 years—over a water bill he says he never knew about. The man is fighting to reclaim his home after it was sold at a foreclosure auction—over an unpaid $5,000 water bill he says...
Historic Parker Home sold in 6 minutes. How much did it go for?
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio
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The historic Parker Home in Akron is going up for auction Friday. Built in 1912, the home boasts a rich history and unique architectural details. The 5,128-square-foot home sits on a 1.6-acre lot and includes a seven-car garage. Previous owners...
Saudi Arabia approves digital ID to allow foreigners to own property ahead of 2026 law
The Times of India
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The Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law will come into force on 21 January 2026, 180 days after its publication in July 2025/ Representative image In a landmark move reshaping property rights in Saudi Arabia, the government has approved the use of...
BOE approves ESPLOST-6 resolution, 1st of 2 sales tax questions for Nov. 4 ballot
Statesboro Herald - Georgia
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August 16, 2025
The Board of Education approved a resolution Thursday to place the ESPLOST-6 referendum on a Nov. 4 Bulloch County ballot. It would be for a five-year extension – which probably won’t begin until three years from now – of one of the county’s four...
Unbelievable price of Bristol's 10 most expensive flats sold this summer
Bristol Post
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August 16, 2025
A two-bedroom penthouse in Clifton sold for an eye-watering £1.1m, becoming the most expensive flat sold in Bristol this summer. Fifty one flats have been registered as sold with the Land Registry in Bristol since the start of June, with an...
After decade-long ordeal, Bengaluru flat buyers without sale deed win interest payout
ETRealty.com
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August 16, 2025
BENGALURU: In a major relief to homebuyers, Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (KREAT) has ordered a city-based builder to pay interest on the Rs 34.4 lakh refunded to a family that waited nine years for possession of a flat that never came...
Win Racal Flatts Tickets With The Secret Songs!
107.7 WGNA - New York
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August 16, 2025
Ever since Rascal Flatts announced their reunion and that they were hitting the road, this is the announcement we have all been waiting for in the Capital Region: Gary, Joe Don, and Jay will return to the area for the first time since GNA's...
Shoppers' 'favourite' Joanie dress now £65 from £129 is 'incredibly flattering'
Birmingham Live
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August 16, 2025
Fashion fans are saving more than £64 on a 'truly gorgeous' summer dress as it has been slashed in price in the Joanie clothing sale. Once £129, shoppers can pick it up for £64.50 making it half the price it usually would be. Part of the Celia...
After year-long deadlock, Telangana moves to hike property registration values in core urban region
ETRealty.com
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August 16, 2025
HYDERABAD: After a year of hesitation and industry pushback, the state govt has decided to go ahead with revising the market values — the official ‘govt value' used for property registration — within the core urban region (CUR). This high-demand...
Dream of US home ownership slips further from view — as average mortgage costs leap far past median incomes
New York Post
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August 15, 2025
For generations, buying a home was the surest ticket to middle-class security — a way to build wealth, plant roots, and pass something down to the next generation. Today, that promise is under siege. In 2024, the annual income needed to cover...
Triumph over legal tyranny: Billionaire Benedict Peters’ £50m UK property battle ends in victory
Business Day
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August 15, 2025
After nearly a decade of legal siege, £50 million worth of prime London properties have been released from UK court restraints, marking the end of one of the most politically charged property battles to cross continents. The political spark in...
$1.15 million Montgomery home sale among the week's top…
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio
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Each week we compile local real estate records so you can find out what property is selling for in your neighborhood. Need more information about these sales? Check out each county's site: We also have a local database page with restaurant...
World equities flat, crude oil prices fall as Trump, Putin hold high-stakes talks
The Economic Times
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August 16, 2025
Global stocks were flat but still traded near record highs on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held high-stakes talks in Alaska over Ukraine. U.S. Treasury bond prices fell across the board with...
London studio flat sells for £52k - but there's a big catch
The Mirror
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August 16, 2025
A London property that was previously on the market for a bargain £70,000 ended up selling at auction for just £52,000. Set in the coveted Pimlico area on Cumberland Street, the studio is inside a striking white building - but there's a major...
Boden sale sees cotton shirt that 'never lets you down' better than half price
Devon Live
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August 16, 2025
04:55, 16 Aug 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The much-admired fashion retailer Boden, renowned for its high-quality wardrobe staples in a variety of vibrant...
Point of view: Understanding the Offer to Purchase in South Africa's property market
IOL
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In South Africa’s property market, signing an Offer to Purchase (OTP) is often seen as a milestone, a moment of triumph after weeks or months of house hunting. But beneath the excitement lies a sobering truth: once signed by both buyer and seller,...
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Night Always Comes ending explained: Does Lynette save her family's home? By Allison DeGrushe
Entertainment Weekly
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Night Always Comes premiered on Netflix on Friday, Aug. 15. The crime drama centers on Vanessa Kirby's Lynette, who must come up with $25,000 to keep her family from losing their home. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Julia Fox, Randall Park, and Eli Roth...
'Biggest mistake' is why your home isn't selling this August
Wales Online
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August 16, 2025
Summer holidays should be a time for family fun, but for UK homeowners trying to sell their property, it can become a stressful juggling act. Between keeping the kids entertained, managing household chaos, and attempting to present their home in...