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Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
Kroger to Close 60 Stores Over the Next 18 Months
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced plans to close 60 underperforming stores over the next 18 months. Kroger operates 2,730 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia under multiple brands. In a call with financial analysts after the release the...
Joseph Canizaro, Prominent New Orleans Developer, Dies at 88
Joseph Canizaro, one of New Orleans’ most prominent commercial real estate developers, passed away on Friday at the age of 88 after experiencing a series of strokes. Canizaro first gained industry attention when he developed the 276-foot Lykes Center in 1966 as the...
FHFA’s Pulte Continues Attacks on Powell, Joined by Commerce Secretary Lutnick
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte ratcheted up his disapproval of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joining in the criticism of the central bank’s leadership. On Sunday evening, Pulte took the X to continue...
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New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) reintroduced the bill. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Airbnb’s SuperPAC Aims $5 Million at NYC Election Campaigns
Airbnb has yet to financially back any of the candidates for mayor. Continue Reading Airbnb’s SuperPAC Aims $5 Million at NYC Election Campaigns
Toronto Office Building to Become Loft-Style Residential Property
The e-lofts are being aimed at “young professionals, creatives, and urban families seeking a dynamic live/work lifestyle.” Continue Reading Toronto Office Building to Become Loft-Style Residential Property
Penthouse in World’s Tallest Building Listed for $51 Million
The 107th and 108th floors of the Burj Khalifa are approximately 1,300 feet above the streets of Dubai. Continue Reading Penthouse in World’s Tallest Building Listed for $51 Million
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Feds Propose Rule for Real Estate Professionals to Report Potential Money Laundering
“Predicate offenses for money laundering through real estate continue to involve domestic and transnational activity,” said the Treasury report. Continue Reading Feds Propose Rule for Real Estate Professionals to Report Potential Money Laundering
Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.5 points in January to 70.7, its highest level since March 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
OpenHouse.ai Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
OpenHouse.ai’s OpenConnect platform is designed to help builders understand buyers’ needs through AI-driven personalization. Continue Reading OpenHouse.ai Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Under this program, the buyer contributes 1% and First Home Mortgage contributes 2% (up to $5,500) towards the down payment and/or closing costs. Continue Reading First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Ryan Hardiman Promoted to President of Embrace Home Loans
Hardiman joined Embrace Home Loans in 2008 as a project manager. Continue Reading Ryan Hardiman Promoted to President of Embrace Home Loans
Kurt Gatterdam Named Controller at CREC Real Estate
Prior to his role at CREC, Gatterdam served as chief financial officer at NAI Ohio Equities. Continue Reading Kurt Gatterdam Named Controller at CREC Real Estate
Pineapple Financial Expands into Alberta Market
The company added the teams anticipate a surge in activity following the Bank of Canada’s projected interest rate reductions later this year. Continue Reading Pineapple Financial Expands into Alberta Market
Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
The funds can also be used to cover closing costs, escrow and mortgage insurance premiums. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Mortgage balances rose by $112 billion from the previous quarter and stood at $12.25 trillion at the end of December. Continue Reading Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
John ‘Buz’ Gorman, Longtime General Counsel for the CSBS, Has Died
Gorman started his career at CSBS in 1996 and served as its general counsel for the last 15 years. Continue Reading John ‘Buz’ Gorman, Longtime General Counsel for the CSBS, Has Died
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