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Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
Montreal posted a 24% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts this month driven by higher multi-unit and single-detached starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
Montreal posted a 24% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts this month driven by higher multi-unit and single-detached starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
Nearly one in three homes sold in the first half of this year were purchased in all-cash transactions, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Nationwide, 32.8% of home sales in the first year’s first six months were all-cash transactions, down slightly from...
California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
The California FAIR Plan, the state-run fire insurance program for property owners who cannot secure private market insurance, has proposed hiking home insurance rates by an average of 35.8% starting next spring. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that if the request...
Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Another prosecutor in the US Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia may soon face the choice of resigning or being fired for balking at President Trump’s demands to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges relating to a property...
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Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
Last month, the long-lost painting was seen in the interior of Patricia Kadgien’s Buenos Aires home. Continue Reading Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
“We believe that a parcel tax is the best mechanism to generate the level of funding needed to support Muni service,” said Mayor Lurie. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
“We’re helping renters take control of their housing journey,” said Manjit Sohal, vice president of product management for Experian Housing. Continue Reading Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
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Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
HouseWhisper has been in beta for about eight months and is already used by over 4,000 agents nationwide. Continue Reading Ex-Zillow Executives Launch HouseWhisper, AI-Powered Assistant for Real Estate Professionals
Neal Signature Homes Opens New Florida Community
Tideline offers four luxury semi-custom home floor plans, ranging in size from 2,562 to 3,861 square feet. Continue Reading Neal Signature Homes Opens New Florida Community
Illinois Home Sales Up 7%
January’s median price of $285,000 was up by 10.9% from the previous year. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 7%
S&P/Case-Shiller Index Hits 19th Straight All-Time High
New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with a 7.2% increase in December. Continue Reading S&P/Case-Shiller Index Hits 19th Straight All-Time High
Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
The signs were the work of Raleigh-based Diane Kleckner of eXp Realty. Continue Reading Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
Ex-Real Estate Attorney Charged with Stealing Client’s Funds
Brian Schmidt pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings. Continue Reading Ex-Real Estate Attorney Charged with Stealing Client’s Funds
NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel to Cease Operating as Migrant Shelter
More than 173,000 migrants have registered at the hotel. Continue Reading NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel to Cease Operating as Migrant Shelter
SEC Brings New Charges Against Elie Schwartz
Schwartz’s previous guilty plea to one count of wire fraud could result in a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading SEC Brings New Charges Against Elie Schwartz
Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
The sale was facilitated by Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) Phoenix, who served as the selling broker. Continue Reading Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
Survey: 70% of Remote/Hybrid Workers Would Rather Get New Job Than Return to Office
Geographically, employees in the Northeast (45%) and the South (45%) were most likely to seek alternative employment. Continue Reading Survey: 70% of Remote/Hybrid Workers Would Rather Get New Job Than Return to Office
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