International News

Report: Canadian Real Estate Professionals Deal with Risk-Averse Clients, Onerous Compliance Burdens

by Phil Hall | May 26, 2026

Looking ahead, 43% of respondents said they were confident the market will rebound in the next 12 months, while 25% were pessimistic and 28% remained neutral. Continue Reading Report: Canadian Real Estate Professionals Deal with Risk-Averse Clients, Onerous Compliance Burdens

Ground Broken on 1,200-Unit Montreal Residential Development

by Phil Hall | May 26, 2026

“This groundbreaking ceremony represents an important milestone for all the partners and collaborators involved in this ambitious project,” said Thomas Dufour, co-president of Groupe HD. Continue Reading Ground Broken on 1,200-Unit Montreal Residential Development

UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases

by Phil Hall | Sep 2, 2025

Clients can now buy property in the Ras Al Khaimah real estate market using major digital assets like USDT, BTC, ETH, and more. Continue Reading UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases

Saudi Arabia Launches First RMBS

by Phil Hall | Aug 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia is also the first Gulf nation to embark in an RMBS offering. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Launches First RMBS

The Agency Expands Central American Presence with New Office in Costa Rica

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2025

The new office follows the company’s Central American operations in Panama and Nicaragua. Continue Reading The Agency Expands Central American Presence with New Office in Costa Rica

Canada Invests $45 Million for Ottawa Rental Housing Complex

by Phil Hall | Aug 26, 2025

The Bayview Wateridge development is located in the Rockcliffe community within a few minutes of downtown Ottawa. Continue Reading Canada Invests $45 Million for Ottawa Rental Housing Complex

Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker

by Phil Hall | Aug 26, 2025

Christopher Flinos is working at Balcombe Financial, a mortgage brokerage owned by his brother. Continue Reading Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker

Long-Lost Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

An 18th century painting that was stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art dealer and disappeared for decades has been spotted in an online real estate listing in Argentina. The Dutch newspaper AD reports “Portrait of a Lady” by the Italian painter Vittore...

Toronto Realtor Assures Social Media Crowd That He’s Not a Criminal with the Same Name

by Phil Hall | Aug 22, 2025

Zain Merchant added that his employer has also been receiving phone calls from people wondering why they have a criminal on their payroll. Continue Reading Toronto Realtor Assures Social Media Crowd That He’s Not a Criminal with the Same Name

Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%

by Phil Hall | Aug 19, 2025

Montreal posted a 212% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts, which was attributed to a high level of multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%

Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’

by Phil Hall | Aug 18, 2025

The relocation will be funded privately, and the royal couple will pay market rent on the property. Continue Reading Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’

Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings

by Phil Hall | Aug 18, 2025

The government has begun using an electronic listing verification system designed to affirm the identity and authorization of listing owners. Continue Reading Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings