Current News & Events
Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
“The annual increase in purchase applications was the weakest since April 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
NAR Accepting Nominations for 2026 Good Neighbor Awards
The application deadline is April 10. Continue Reading NAR Accepting Nominations for 2026 Good Neighbor Awards
Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Most buyers’ agents (83%) said staging a home made it easier for the buyer to envision the property as their future home. Continue Reading Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Survey: One-in-Three Canadians Cite Down Payments as Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership
43% of respondents identified the high cost of living as their top financial challenge. Continue Reading Survey: One-in-Three Canadians Cite Down Payments as Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership
Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
The average selling price last month was $1.10 million, down 4.1% from $1.15 million in April 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
“In partnership with brokers, APB Wholesale is going to open new doors to homeownership for Americans nationwide,” said CEO Dominik Mjartan. Continue Reading American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
The newsletter will be available to any interested parties, not just RentRedi customers. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
New England Retail Chain Smithland Pet & Garden Centers to Shut Down
Store fixtures and equipment will be part of the liquidation sales. Continue Reading New England Retail Chain Smithland Pet & Garden Centers to Shut Down
Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
She bought the property in 2017 for $8 million. Continue Reading Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
This campaign will run across TV, digital and social and features a sponsorship of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Invests $900 Million for More Control of Howard Hughes Holdings
The investment increases Pershing’s stake in Howard Hughes to 46.9% from its current 37.6%. Continue Reading Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Invests $900 Million for More Control of Howard Hughes Holdings
Homa, a New AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Debuts in Florida
“Our vision is to modernize the homebuying process and make it more affordable by putting buyers in control,” said CEO Arman Jahaverian Continue Reading Homa, a New AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Debuts in Florida














