This week’s solar eclipse could make stocks go down. No, really. Here’s why.
The eclipse on Wednesday is unlikely to lead to the end of the bull market. But could have some impact on investors.
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How Officials Are Picking Which Parts Of Philly Will Benefit From Opportunity Zones 2.0
States are moving full speed ahead to finalize their maps for the second iteration of the Opportunity Zone economic development program before a late September deadline. While it remains unclear which parts of Philadelphia will be included in the program that offers tax breaks to developers in certain areas, city officials have already provided their…
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Trump slams NYC pied-à-terre tax ‘disaster’, weighs efforts to block law
The judge’s Monday order to block the policy was placed on hold after a swift lawsuit by New York City government, and Mamdani said in a press conference yesterday that he and his team would “vigorously” defend the tax in court. The levy targets owners of second homes and other non-primary residences valued above a…
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Recognise launches five-year fixed option to commercial range
Recognise Bank has expanded its commercial term range with the launch of a five-year fixed rate option. The five-year product has been introduced is available alongside Recognise Bank’s existing two-year fixed rate option. Available on commercial investment and owner-occupied properties, the five-year fixed option offers loans from £250,000 to £3m up to 70% LTV. Early…
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CLS reports lower H1 earnings as rental income declines
With near-term earnings under pressure, CLS Holdings is prioritising asset sales and refinancing to strengthen financial flexibility. CRE Herald Market analysis, deal insights, and sector research trusted by fund managers, asset managers, and senior executives. Subscribe Now Already have an account? Log in Previous articleQuadrant…
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Letting agents face new challenge as tenants turn to AI for complaints
6:59 AM, 12th August 2026, 4 hours ago 1 Letting agents are being warned to watch out for AI-generated tenant complaints as the use of artificial intelligence continues to grow. Propertymark is warning members that while AI presents opportunities for the lettings sector, it also brings several challenges, particularly when dealing with tenant complaints and…
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Previously owned home sales decline to three-month low
US sales of existing homes fell to a three-month low in July as elevated prices and mortgage rates continued to weigh on the housing market. Processing Content Contract closings decreased 1.7% in July to an annualized rate of 4.06 million, according to National Association of Realtors figures released Tuesday. That was in line with the…
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Paragon updates BTL range with rates starting at 3.55% – Mortgage Strategy
Paragon Bank has refreshed its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage range, with rates starting from 3.55% and products available at up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV) and across both its core and tailored propositions. The refreshed range spans two- and five-year fixed-rate options at 60%, 70%, 75% and 80% LTV, available for both purchase and remortgage applications. Products…
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Austin Luxury Home Prices Fall 10% as Sellers Grow More Flexible
While some luxury markets such as Los Angeles are heating up, others are cooling down rapidly. Listings at the luxury level—defined as the top 10% of the real estate market—have declined nationwide to $1,250,750 in July, down 2.7% year over year, the 28th straight month of annual decline, according to the latest Realtor.com® monthly luxury…
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Rising mortgage adviser numbers in H1 as market remains “resilient”
More than 300 new mortgage advice firms joined the Financial Conduct Authority’s register during the first six months of the year, industry analysis reveals. Mortgage adviser numbers grew in the first half of 2026 according to data from ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) in the latest edition of The Landscape Report, which covers changes…
