Current News & Events
Canadian Housing Starts Up During February
The year-to-date total was 31,974 units, up 5% from the same period in 2025, driven by higher starts to begin the year in British Columbia and Ontario. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up During February
Public Storage Acquires National Storage Affiliates for $10.5 Billion
The combined company is expected to have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $57 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $77 billion. Continue Reading Public Storage Acquires National Storage Affiliates for $10.5 Billion
Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
The new initiative is a projected 5% increase over Habitat’s most recent baseline production of 3,482 housing units. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
Beazer Homes is partnering with Westwood Insurance Agency to power Charity Home Insurance Agency. Continue Reading Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
W. Jeffrey Beckham Named Chief Investment Officer at Buckingham
Beckham previously served as head of portfolio and asset management at GID. Continue Reading W. Jeffrey Beckham Named Chief Investment Officer at Buckingham
7-Eleven’s Japanese Parent Company to Spin Off North American Operations
Seven & i operates more than 85,000 stores with different brands across US and Asia. Continue Reading 7-Eleven’s Japanese Parent Company to Spin Off North American Operations
European Central Bank Cuts Rates Again
“The disinflation process is well on track,” said the ECB. Continue Reading European Central Bank Cuts Rates Again
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of March 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
Tech Trends: The Latest AI Developments in the Real Estate Industry
New developments in the use of AI in the real estate industry. Continue Reading Tech Trends: The Latest AI Developments in the Real Estate Industry
Most At-Risk Q4 Housing Markets Primarily in Three States and NYC Area
Roughly half the markets considered least likely to decline fell in Wisconsin, Virginia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. Continue Reading Most At-Risk Q4 Housing Markets Primarily in Three States and NYC Area
Wyoming Governor Signs 25% Property Tax Exemption into Law
The new law takes effect immediately and does not have a sunset date. Continue Reading Wyoming Governor Signs 25% Property Tax Exemption into Law
Richmond American Homes to Open Arden at Bedford in Corona, California
Pricing on the homes begins in the $900,000s. Continue Reading Richmond American Homes to Open Arden at Bedford in Corona, California















