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Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has imposed six administrative monetary penalties totaling $600,000 against Claire Drage, a former mortgage broker in Guelph, Ontario. In a press statement, FSRA accused Drage of engaging in “a prolonged...

Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges

by Phil Hall | Mar 12, 2026

“Consumer protection is paramount and licensed mortgage brokers must comply with regulatory requirements,” said Elissa Sinha, director of enforcement at FSRA. Continue Reading Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16

by Phil Hall | Jan 16, 2026

Jerome Powell drops a bombshell, a new movie celebrates a pioneering banker, and the Washington Commanders debut their new stadium’s design. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Jan. 12-16. Hit: A Very Big...

Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up 0.9% in 2025 While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop 5.9%

by Phil Hall | Jan 16, 2026

Florida recorded a total of 255,023 closed sales of existing single-family homes during 2025, up 0.9% year-over-year. The Sunshine State also recorded 88,793 sales of existing condo-townhouses, down 5.9% compared to 2024. According to data from Florida Realtors, new...

Santa Fe Compound Where Gene Hackman Died Listed for $6.25 Million

by Phil Hall | Jan 16, 2026

The Santa Fe, New Mexico-based compound where Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead last year will be listed for sale at $6.25 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 53-acre estate was purchased by Hackman in the 1990s. The...