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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.

Join us for a life-changing event: How you can help Bruce Johnson hit $1 million for SickKids  REM | Real Estate Magazine

CBRE: US election cycles do not impact private real estate  PERE

Long & Foster Real Estate announced that after 30 years with the company, Jackie Thiel is leaving to begin her next chapter. The company stated that Thiel—who led Long & Foster’s general brokerage division as its president since early 2023—has taken a new position in Florida, and will be relocating at the end of September.…

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House prices in Europe rose by 66%  Domus

Why is the real estate broker ghosting us? Survey shows many don’t respond to buyers  Miami Herald

Harrison Street, Elkstone to deliver 345-bed PBSA property in Galway City, Ireland  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

The global housing affordability crisis  Axios

House Price Inflation At Two-Year High – Halifax  Forbes

Oregon PERF commits €100m to Harrison Street Europe real estate fund  IPE Real Assets

Millionaires are moving to these 5 European cities — and London doesn't make the list  MSN

BlackRock teams up with Garbe to build European logistics and commercial properties portfolio  CoStar Group

Real estate veterans launch debt advisory business Art Capital  IPE Real Assets

Real estate developer convicted alongside New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez pleads guilty to bank fraud  Fortune

Millionaires are moving to these 5 European cities — and London doesn't make the list  CNBC

Millionaires are moving to these 5 European cities — and London doesn't make the list  CNBC

Amid the current economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and recent significant stock market declines, real estate professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes.

Jimmy Burgess and Andrew Undem share strategies for writing a compelling offer on behalf of buyers, closing more deals and building lifelong client relationships.

Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election.