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New Index Tracks Immigrant Absorption Impact on Canadian Housing and Economy
“This index is our first public attempt to measure immigration absorption capacity in a transparent, benchmark-driven way,” said Kamal Deep Singh, founder of Immigration News Canada. Continue Reading New Index Tracks Immigrant Absorption Impact on Canadian Housing and Economy
Cory Perkins Named President of Integrated Services at Compass
Perkins was previously chief of staff to Compass Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin and senior vice president of integrated services. Continue Reading Cory Perkins Named President of Integrated Services at Compass
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was down by 4% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index fell 3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
Arizona State University to Offer Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Applied Finance
The program will deliver a hands-on, interdisciplinary experience using site visits, immersive projects, and professional exposure. Continue Reading Arizona State University to Offer Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Applied Finance
Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
One in six homeowners are currently delaying a plumbing repair due to cost. Continue Reading Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
Bill to Upgrade Affordable Housing Program Credit Introduced in Senate
The new version of the legislation seeks to increase the number of credits allocated to each state by 50% for the next two years. Continue Reading Bill to Upgrade Affordable Housing Program Credit Introduced in Senate
Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
The median price in March was $310,000, up 3.7% from the $299,000 recorded on year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
Offsite Homebuilding Platform Villa Raises $20 in New Funding
The latest round was led by Unless with participation from existing investors Atomic and Tectonic Ventures, and other undisclosed strategic investors. Continue Reading Offsite Homebuilding Platform Villa Raises $20 in New Funding
Don Kottick Named President of RE/MAX Canada
Kottick is the former president & CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Continue Reading Don Kottick Named President of RE/MAX Canada
Anyone.com, a New Platform for Residential Real Estate Sales, is Launched
The platform offers a database of over 31 million properties for sale worldwide. Continue Reading Anyone.com, a New Platform for Residential Real Estate Sales, is Launched
Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
While the median list price rose 6.2% year-over-year in March. the median sale price only rose by 2.5% Continue Reading Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly
The first quarter homeownership rate was highest in the Midwest (69.3%), followed by the South (67.1%), then the Northeast (61.0%) and the West (60.6%). Continue Reading Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly













