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Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
Supreme Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Stay at the Fed for Now
The US Supreme Court ruled that Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position until it reviews the case over whether President Trump has the authority to remove her based on accusations of mortgage fraud. The court will hear the arguments in this case in...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
Mortgage application activity slowed dramatically during the week ending Sept. 26, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dropped by 12.7% on a seasonally adjusted...
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has warned that a prolonged shutdown of the federal government will imperil the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies, which...
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Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Rhode Island’s Democratic Senator Jack Reed called Miran’s plan “absolutely ridiculous.” Continue Reading Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
More than half (53%) of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans over the course of the year. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
An appearance earlier today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” was a rare example where journalists questioned Pulte’s honesty and integrity, to his visible discomfort. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Founded in 2005, CHR closed $617.2 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
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Avanti Residential Unveils LIHTC-Focused Affiliate
The new Tampa-based affiliate will initially focus on high-growth metropolitan markets. Continue Reading Avanti Residential Unveils LIHTC-Focused Affiliate
Toronto Home Sales and Prices in Decline
The average selling price at $1.09 million represented a 2% decline from one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices in Decline
Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
Burr Island is part of the Thimble Islands, an archipelago of 365 small islands in Stony Creek Harbor off the central Connecticut coast. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
M&G Promotes Martin Towns to Global Head of Real Estate
He will replace Tony Brown, who is retiring after a 35-year career and relocating to Australia. Continue Reading M&G Promotes Martin Towns to Global Head of Real Estate
National Public Housing Museum to Open in Chicago
The museum is based in the last remaining building in the Jane Addams Homes, one of Chicago’s oldest federal housing projects. Continue Reading National Public Housing Museum to Open in Chicago
Tara Brown Named CEO at Peerage Realty Partners
She replaces Gavin Swartzman, who retired as CEO on March 31. Continue Reading Tara Brown Named CEO at Peerage Realty Partners
Survey: Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend a Career in Real Estate
More than one-third of women reported they encountered sexism in the industry. Continue Reading Survey: Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend a Career in Real Estate
Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
Construction on the new homes is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Continue Reading Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
The company said the ban was unconstitutional. Continue Reading RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
The endeavor will take advantage of Colorado’s state tax credit for geothermal heat pumps. Continue Reading Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
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