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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
Mortgage Rates Slide Away from the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of July 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Slide Away from the 7% Mark
CFPB Proposes Rule Changes to Help Prevent Foreclosures
The CFPB is accepting input on the proposed changes through Sept. 9. Continue Reading CFPB Proposes Rule Changes to Help Prevent Foreclosures
Christie’s International Real Estate Expands into Luxembourg
Christie’s International Real Estate has affiliates in more than 20 countries. Continue Reading Christie’s International Real Estate Expands into Luxembourg
Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
Section 184 home mortgage loans are fully available in 24 states. Continue Reading Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
Lennar Debuts Two Communities in Alabama
“Foley is a little piece of paradise,” said Lennar’s Joel Coleman. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts Two Communities in Alabama
Elle to Create Residential Tower in Miami
The 25-story property will include 180 residences that will be delivered turnkey. Continue Reading Elle to Create Residential Tower in Miami
Report: Chicago Clears Out Homeless Camps Ahead of Democratic Convention
Chicago recorded 18,836 unhoused people in 2024, a jump from 6,139 in 2023. Continue Reading Report: Chicago Clears Out Homeless Camps Ahead of Democratic Convention
MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
“The jumbo index increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
Foreclosure Activity Down During First Half of the Year
Nationwide, 0.13% of all housing units (one in every 794) had a foreclosure filing in the first half of 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Down During First Half of the Year
Redfin: Median Home Sale Price Hits Record High for Ninth Straight Week
The typical home is selling for 0.4% less than its asking price. Continue Reading Redfin: Median Home Sale Price Hits Record High for Ninth Straight Week











