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Own your own Scottish castle on beautiful island for less than an average house in London
Scottish Daily Express
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August 27, 2025
A castle on one of Scotland's most spectacular islands has been put up for sale - and it probably costs a lot less than you'd think. Historic Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has been put on the market by NatureScot, which had been managing the...
You can buy your own stunning Scots island castle for less than a London house
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 27, 2025
A castle situated on one of Scotland's most breathtaking islands has been listed for sale, and it might be more affordable than you'd imagine. The historic Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum is now on the market, courtesy of NatureScot, who had...
Housing market shifts toward buyers in most U.S. metros
Spectrum News 13 - Florida
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August 27, 2025
Home shoppers, take heart. It's a buyer's market in most metropolitan areas of the U.S., according to a new Redfin analysis released Wednesday. Sellers now outnumber home buyers by at least 10% in 35 of the 50 most populous parts of the country,...
12 open house follow-up email templates proven to win clients
Housing Wire
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August 27, 2025
Hosting an open house is exciting, but the real opportunity comes after the last guest leaves. A well-timed open house follow-up email is often what turns a quick conversation at the door into a real client relationship. Still, figuring out what...
Alabama home sales are declining
Thomasville Times - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
Click here to listen to this article! Home sales in Alabama dropped 8.6% from June to July and 2.2% compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report released by the Alabama Association of Realtors. However, the July report indicated that...
New mortgages soar in Spain due to lower interest rates and concerns over further property price rises
Olive Press
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August 27, 2025
NEW mortgages approved in Spain have soared to levels not seen since the first half of 2011. Figures released on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statsitics showed 243,257 home mortgages were granted between January and June this year. That...
Housing affordability: How much do Kiwi families need to comfortably buy a new house?
The New Zealand Herald
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August 27, 2025
By contrast, many academic studies consider buying a home comfortable when buyers spend no more than 30% of their income on mortgage costs. For that to happen, the Auckland family above would need to earn $213,158 for a median-priced home....
Are you buying a home that's been flooded? What to know about Wisconsin disclosure laws
Fond du Lac Reporter - Wisconsin
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While the 1,000-year flood that swept through southeast Wisconsin in early August was a rare event, climate change is fueling more extreme rainfall across the state. It was one of many reminders this summer that the Midwest isn't the climate haven...
Think you actually own all those movies you've been buying digitally? Think again | J Oliver Conroy
The Guardian
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August 27, 2025
A possible class-action lawsuit against Amazon Prime, one of the world’s biggest platforms for streaming film and television, has raised an odd question: what does it mean to buy something? The proposed lawsuit, which was filed last week in...
Is this Britain’s most isolated house? Stunning woodland cottage with no neighbours hits market
The Sun
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August 27, 2025
A STUNNING woodland cottage which could be Britain’s most isolated house has gone up for sale. It could be the ideal property for anyone who likes their privacy as it has no neighbours. 10 The stunning cottage is set in some beautiful...
Police warn of rental property scam
KFVS - Missouri
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August 27, 2025
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Police in Carbondale, Illinois, are warning the community about a scam involving fake property rental websites. According to the Carbondale Police Department, in this particular scam, the perpetrators will use images from...
Home buyers are insisting on an unusual new check before they agree to buy a property
Daily Mail
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August 27, 2025
House hunters are increasingly asking to stay overnight at a property before making an offer on their dream home. Eric Albert, a seller, recently hosted a couple who requested an extended stay at his estate to ensure the home was comfortable and...
New home sales fall in July, affordability primary cause
Woodworking Network
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August 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, sales of newly built single-family homes edged 0.6% lower in July, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual...
Trump’s secret weapon: Housing chief Bill Pulte morphs into attack dog, wielding America’s property records like a club
Fortune
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When Bill Pulte was nominated as the country’s top housing regulator, he told senators that his “number one mission will be to strengthen and safeguard the housing finance system.” But since he started the job, he’s distinguished himself by...
DIY Fixture Replacements That Impress Buyers
Artvoice
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August 27, 2025
When preparing your home for sale, small changes can make a big impact on potential buyers. Outdated fixtures are often the first thing buyers notice when walking through a property. The good news is that replacing fixtures yourself can transform...
Construction starts on $60 million rental home development in West Des Moines
Business Record - Iowa
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August 27, 2025
Construction is underway on the first phase of Picket Fence Community, a rental home development on the northeast corner of 88th Street and Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines. The development by SG Communities and Tricap Residential Group...
Is Singapore Buying Up Michigan's Forestland?
103.3 WKFR - Michigan
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August 27, 2025
Michigan's sprawling forests hide a political storm brewing over foreign land ownership, and it’s making waves across the U.P. The state of Michigan is beautiful and massive. There are over 19 million acres of forest in this 36.5-acre state. 10.5...
Someone Calculated What The Minimum Wage Should Be Today Compared To The '70s In Order To Afford A Home, And I'm Literally Screaming At The Number
Yahoo News
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We all know the economy ain't what it used to be. ParamountAmericans are routinely living paycheck to paycheck, and for many, home ownership has become a pipe dream. We also all know that young people have inherited this economy from generations...
Aussie’s shock after receiving first letter in new house
Allhomes
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A young Aussie has been left fuming after receiving her first mail delivery. Celeste Healey had recently bought her first home, and was “feeling great” about her step onto the property ladder. Then a letter arrived that put a dampener on her mood....
Rob Zombie Bags Nearly $9 Million For His Two-House Abode In Los Angeles
TheRichest
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August 27, 2025
Rob Zombie has struck a near-perfect note in real estate, parting with his Laurel Canyon compound for just under the asking price, three months after it hit the market. According to TMZ, the two 1950s residences, which were designed by Robert...