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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%
Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the children's publishing, education and media company, has entered into sale-leaseback transactions for its New York City headquarters and its primary distribution facility in Jefferson City, Missouri, which together are...
HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
HGTV has unveiled the 2026 iteration of its Dream Home competition, with this year’s residence in the form of a newly built, fully furnished waterfront retreat located on the shores of Lake Wylie in Charlotte, North Carolina. The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will...
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
The average annual US residential property tax bill was $4,271 in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey. That represented a 4% increase from the previous year. Last year marked the first time...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brian T. Finnegan, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Taylor. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
The judge ruled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not eligible to pursue the case. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Rep. Byron Donalds has been endorsed for the GOP nomination by Trump. Continue Reading Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
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CoStar’s Matterport 3D Home Tours Removed from Zillow’s Platforms
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has announced that CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) declined to renew its API agreement that enables the use of its Matterport 3D home tour on the Zillow and StreetEasy platforms. Matterport was founded in 2011 and provides a 3D digital twin...
Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
More than one-third (35%) of millennials citing rising housing costs as the biggest obstacle to their retirement readiness. Continue Reading Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
The community will include over 650 multifamily units and encompass more than 95 acres of commercial property. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Pre-leasing is set to begin in fall 2026 with apartments ready for residents by late 2026. Continue Reading New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
“We expect that home sales will increase in 2026,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Continue Reading Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
The Safest US City for 2025 Is…
At the bottom of the list was New Orleans as the least safest city in the nation. Continue Reading The Safest US City for 2025 Is…
Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
The typical home sold for 1.4% less than its final list price. Continue Reading Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
During the third quarter, the average down payment share remained near 14.4% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
Residents in Florida City Push Back at Proposed 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
The opponents to this effort insisted the city cannot handle a spike in traffic volume from the stadium. Continue Reading Residents in Florida City Push Back at Proposed 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
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