Canada’s Apartment Vacancy Rate Up During Q1

by Phil Hall | Apr 23, 2026 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Canada’s national apartment vacancy rate rose to 5.1% during the first quarter, up 110 basis points year-over-year and the ninth consecutive quarterly increase. According to new data from Yardi, in-place rent growth slowed to an average of 2.7% annually – the lowest...

The Agency Opens First Office in Saudi Arabia

by Phil Hall | Apr 23, 2026 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The real estate brokerage The Agency has expanded into the Middle East with the launch of its first office in Saudi Arabia. The company is partnering with Maya Real Estate to debut The Agency Saudi Arabia, which will be based in the capital city of Riyadh. The new...

Florida’s Burgess Island Listed for Sale at $89 Million

by Phil Hall | Apr 23, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Florida’s Burgess Island, a 104-acre private island estate based in Pine Island Sound between Sarasota and Naples, has been listed for sale at $89 million. The property features a luxury residence built in 1928 that features 11 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms and three...

Head of NYC Housing Nonprofit Arrested and Jailed Over Building Conditions

by Phil Hall | Apr 23, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The chief executive of a New York City housing nonprofit was arrested and jailed for failing to complete repairs at a Harlem apartment building owned by the organization. The Gothamist reports Malcolm Punter, president and CEO of Harlem Congregations for Community...

Illinois Home Sales Up 3.1%

by Phil Hall | Apr 23, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 10,075 homes were sold in Illinois during March, which represents a 3.1% uptick from the 9,774 sold one year earlier. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 17,099 homes available for sale statewide last month were 7.7% less than the 18,526 homes...