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Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
The statewide level of single-family existing homes was at a 4.8-months’ supply while existing condo-townhouse properties were at a 9.3-months’ supply last month. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
“Affordability for buyers and builders remains a top concern,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
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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
Landlord Insurance Service Steadily Debuts ChatGPT App
“Property investors are already using AI to analyze deals, evaluate rental markets, and model cash flow,” said Darren Nix, CEO and co-founder of Steadily. Continue Reading Landlord Insurance Service Steadily Debuts ChatGPT App
Kim Harris Campbell Named CEO at Century 21 New Millennium
Founder, co-owner and former CEO Todd Hetherington assumed the role of chairman. Continue Reading Kim Harris Campbell Named CEO at Century 21 New Millennium
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
Hilton Rolls Out New Brand Offering Furnished Apartment Accommodations
Apartment Collection by Hilton will offer studio to four-bedroom furnished apartments in urban and suburban markets. Continue Reading Hilton Rolls Out New Brand Offering Furnished Apartment Accommodations
Bank Fraud Scheme Results in Charges Against Real Estate Investment Group
The defendants are each charged with conspiring to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, making false statements and money laundering. Continue Reading Bank Fraud Scheme Results in Charges Against Real Estate Investment Group
Canadian Home Sales Down During 2025, But Predicted to Rise in 2026
CREA added the national average home price is forecast to rise by 2.8% on an annual basis to $698,881 in 2026. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Down During 2025, But Predicted to Rise in 2026
Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
This offering will be available in February across Newrez’s Smart Series suite of non-agency products. Continue Reading Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
The building last changed hands in 2014 when it was purchased by Blackstone Group for $750 million. Continue Reading SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines
Williams has served in this position since January 2020. Continue Reading Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
For the fourth quarter of 2025, there was a total of 111,692 properties with foreclosure filings, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 32% year-over-year. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025













