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Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in August
The average selling price of $993,410 marked a 2.7% drop from August 2025. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in August
Housing’s New Divide Isn’t Just About Income. It’s About Who Already Has Wealth
Mortgage rates and income still determine what millions of Americans can afford. But buyers armed with existing equity, investments, bonuses and cash can compete under very different rules—and new housing data are making that divide increasingly visible. Continue Reading Housing’s New Divide Isn’t Just About Income. It’s About Who Already Has Wealth
National Monthly Apartment Rent Growth Took a Slight Decline in August
At the metropolitan level, rent growth was less widespread with only 12 of the top 50 markets posting month-over-month increases. Continue Reading National Monthly Apartment Rent Growth Took a Slight Decline in August
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American Healthcare REIT Hires Aric Chang as CFO
Chang joins the company from Public Storage (NYSE: PSA), an S&P 500 real estate company, where he serves as CFO for real estate. Continue Reading American Healthcare REIT Hires Aric Chang as CFO
First Latitude Margaritaville Community in Texas is Announced
The new 1,318-acre community will be based in Texas City along Galveston Bay and will feature approximately 3,500 residences that include single-family, villa and cottage homes. Continue Reading First Latitude Margaritaville Community in Texas is Announced
$43 Million Martha’s Vineyard Property Sale Sets Record for Massachusetts
Boston-based tech entrepreneur and investor Michael Bonner initially listed the property in June at $49 million. Continue Reading $43 Million Martha’s Vineyard Property Sale Sets Record for Massachusetts
Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub
The former James Candy Company property will undergo a $20 million redevelopment to become Taffy Lofts. Continue Reading Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Last month’s issuance grew the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding grew to $2.99 trillion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to say if the Department of Justice was reviewing legal options to halt the tax from taking effect. Continue Reading Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout
Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten
The amendment would need the approval of at least 60% of voters to become law. Continue Reading Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten
Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date
As of July 31, the retail market had an estimated 26.1 million net addition of retail square footage, with big-box and grocery brands leading the expansion. Continue Reading Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date
Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Aug. 13, down from last week when it averaged 6.69%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
The top five multifamily lenders in 2025 by dollar volume were JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo, Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia, and CBRE. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
Chicago Bears Reiterate Focus on Indiana Stadium, But No Final Decision is Made
The team will keep its name as Chicago Bears if it relocates to Hammond. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Reiterate Focus on Indiana Stadium, But No Final Decision is Made
July’s Housing Market Had 51.3% More Sellers Than Buyers
“Buyers are dropping out faster than sellers, giving the buyers who remain more options and more negotiating power,” said Asad Khan, a senior economist at Redfin. Continue Reading July’s Housing Market Had 51.3% More Sellers Than Buyers
Mamdani Drops Campaign Pledge to Build Affordable Housing at Site of Lower Manhattan Garden
The garden would have been razed in favor of a 123-unit housing project, but the plan drew opposition from many local residents. Continue Reading Mamdani Drops Campaign Pledge to Build Affordable Housing at Site of Lower Manhattan Garden











