Current News & Events
Portland Duo Sentenced for Running Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
The schemes defrauded individual investors out of more than $10 million and commercial lenders out of more than $7 million. Continue Reading Portland Duo Sentenced for Running Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) and United Real Estate have committed to contributing their listings to the Realtracs platform. Continue Reading Tennessee-Based MLS Realtracs Expands Coverage Nationwide
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
The central bank stated that “housing activity declined in the fourth quarter and is being held back by slow population growth, economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability issues.” Continue Reading Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Unchanged
Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
Among different property types, multifamily properties saw the highest volume last year. Continue Reading Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
“We are removing a significant regulatory barrier that added tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD and USDA Rescind Biden’s Energy Mandate on New Home Construction
Soccer Stadium Dropped from Proposed Albany Redevelopment Project
“The Capital Region has a million people here and a soccer stadium will work here,” said developer Jeff Buell. Continue Reading Soccer Stadium Dropped from Proposed Albany Redevelopment Project
Single-Family Housing Starts Surge by Nearly 10%
Single-family authorizations in March were at a rate of 895,000, which is 3.8% below the revised February figure of 930,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Surge by Nearly 10%
Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
“Is New York going to put their fiscal house in order and run itself from a position of strong government that’s pro-business?” he said. Continue Reading Ken Griffin to Meet with NY Governor Over Mamdani’s ‘Personal Attack’ on Luxury Real Estate
Alabama Home Sales Up During March
During March, Alabama’s median home price of $262,009 was a 4.8% month-over-month increase and a 20.8% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up During March
South Korea to Track Crypto in Real Estate Transactions for Potential Tax Evasion
Under current law, authorities can impose taxes if the source of funds for a property purchase cannot be verified. Continue Reading South Korea to Track Crypto in Real Estate Transactions for Potential Tax Evasion
New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken
“Monthly data offered a modest seasonal lift without underlying momentum,” said Nicholas Godec, head of fixed income tradables and commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Reports Find Home Price Acceleration Continues to Weaken













