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Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026

by Phil Hall | Feb 2, 2026

As of Sept. 30, 2025, Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust reported total assets of $261.1 million and total deposits of $212.1 million. Continue Reading Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026

Homebuyers in 2025 Scored the Biggest Price Discounting in 13 Years

by Phil Hall | Feb 2, 2026

Redfin found only four metros where the typical homebuyer paid more than the asking price last year. Continue Reading Homebuyers in 2025 Scored the Biggest Price Discounting in 13 Years

Redfin: Median Sales Price Hits New Record High

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

The greatest year-over-year median sale price increases was recorded in Anaheim, California (14.7%). Continue Reading Redfin: Median Sales Price Hits New Record High

Arizona and Idaho Cities Top New Data Report ‘America’s Boomtowns’

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

Among the top large cities for economic growth, the study ranked Mesa, Arizona, as the leader with a 38% GDP growth between 2018 and 2022. Continue Reading Arizona and Idaho Cities Top New Data Report ‘America’s Boomtowns’

Person of the Week: Paul Bernard, President and CEO of Affordable Homes & Communities

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

Bernard is also an adjunct professor of urban and regional planning at Georgetown University. Continue Reading Person of the Week: Paul Bernard, President and CEO of Affordable Homes & Communities

US Home Affordability Continued to Fray During Q2

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

Median home ownership costs in 582 of the 589 counties analyzed in the second quarter were less affordable than in the past. Continue Reading US Home Affordability Continued to Fray During Q2

UAE Developer to Tokenize $500 Million in Real Estate Assets

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

Mantra’s blockchain infrastructure will provide a tokenization platform that will enable real estate investors to access MAG’s Dubai properties. Continue Reading UAE Developer to Tokenize $500 Million in Real Estate Assets

Ontario Landlords Accused of Investor Fraud Transfer Businesses to Monitor

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

“What we have here is a complete loss of confidence in management,” said Justice Peter Osborne. Continue Reading Ontario Landlords Accused of Investor Fraud Transfer Businesses to Monitor

Mansion Tax Proposal Coming Back to Connecticut

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

Gov. Ned Lamont has not commented on the proposal. Continue Reading Mansion Tax Proposal Coming Back to Connecticut

Mortgage Application Activity Slumps Again

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

The FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 13.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slumps Again

Contractors Named for New Virginia Baseball Stadium

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2024

The Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, has selected Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co. and Massachusetts-based Prestige Construction Group to construct a new stadium in Richmond, Virginia. According to...