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Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Toronto’s purpose-built apartment vacancy rate hit 3% for the first time since the pandemic. Continue Reading Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Toronto’s purpose-built apartment vacancy rate hit 3% for the first time since the pandemic. Continue Reading Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
The buzzword of the year could easily be “artificial intelligence” – or AI, for the acronym-minded. But while it seems that everyone is either talking about it or listening to others talk about it, how exactly is it being used in the real estate industry? Kevin...
RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
The property management software company RealPage Inc. has filed a lawsuit against New York State Attorney General Letitia James that seeks to overturn a new state law that bans property owners and managers from using algorithm rent-setting tools. The Richardson,...
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Mortgage rates dived ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. A year ago at this...
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Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
The report also found 46% of sales volume was generated from repeat business and 44% from past client referrals. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
The agency’s leadership position has been vacant since the start of the Trump administration. Continue Reading Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
NAR Supports Texas Sen. Cornyn’s Re-Election Bid
The Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC), the political arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has endorsed Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) for re-election in 2026. According to the Odessa American, RPAC’s endorsement came at the recommendation of the...
Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
“Making homestead properties tax-free would be a major boon to young families who will be better able to make ends meet,” he said. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
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Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
The top five states for all-cash sales were Mississippi (49.6%), Montana (46.0%), Idaho (45.0%), Hawaii (44.9%), and Maine (44.4%). Continue Reading Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
If approved, the new rates would take at customers’ next renewal date after April 1, 2026. Continue Reading California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Elizabeth Yusi has been with the Department of Justice for 18 years and has been a US Assistant Attorney for the last 10 years. Continue Reading Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
The Best and Worst Cities for Driving Are…
In 100th place was Philadelphia – obviously, the City of Brotherly Love doesn’t spread its love to the roads and highways. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for Driving Are…
Clarion Partners Expands into Senior Housing Sector
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Clarion Partners Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Chicago Bears Seek $855 Million in Public Funding for Infrastructure Projects Around New Stadium
The Bears initially insisted they would pay for the stadium itself, with team president Kevin Warren claiming the new stadium would “require zero state money for construction.” Continue Reading Chicago Bears Seek $855 Million in Public Funding for Infrastructure Projects Around New Stadium
Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
The average credit score for purchase locks climbed above 736, the highest recorded in the six-year history of ICE’s origination dataset Continue Reading Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Pricing at Greenleaf Grove starts at $1.3 million. Continue Reading KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Mayo comes to Harmony Homes after 27 years as group president at Toll Brothers. Continue Reading Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
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