Month: July 2025

July 9, 2025

Crypto Counts for Credit?

The U.S. is taking serious steps to bring crypto into the mainstream mortgage system, starting with how borrowers prove they have financial reserves. It is still early, but if the pilot succeeds, this could become a permanent part of the home loan process by 2026. In Europe, the building blocks are in place. Regulation, market interest, and borrower demand are growing. However, the shift will […]

July 7, 2025

Clearing Up the Confusion

Since the July 1 rollout of Spain’s new Número de Registro Único de Alquiler (NRUA) requirement, there has been confusion among real estate agents about when and where this registration is necessary, especially for those working with short-term rental properties. Many agents have asked whether every short-term rental now needs an NRUA, or whether the rule affects offline marketing and non-digital bookings. The short answer: […]

July 7, 2025

Does Marbella Need Another MLS?

For seasoned estate agent Chris Dyson, building trust in real estate isn’t just about local knowledge or experience, it’s about transparency. That principle now drives his latest venture, NLS.com, a curated MLS-style portal designed to offer buyers a clearer, simpler way to find quality homes in Marbella and the Costa del Sol. In an interview discussing his work and outlook on the market, Chris Dyson, […]