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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%
Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
A total of 10,265 homes were sold in New York State during October, up 3.2% from the 9,949 homes sold one year earlier. According to data from the New York State Association of Realtors, pending home sales were up 2.9% from the 9,795 accepted offers in October 2024 to...
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
Pennsylvania recorded 11,174 home sales during October, up 6.4% from the 10,505 transactions recorded one year earlier. According to data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, there were more than 43,600 listings in October, which reflects little change from...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Mortgage rates inched up slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Nov. 20, up from last week when it averaged 6.24%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.84%....
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New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com has also enhanced its Local Expert product. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Tommie Wehrle Named 2026 President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Wehrle is a learning consultant for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Milford, Connecticut. Continue Reading Tommie Wehrle Named 2026 President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Simon Property Group Debuts Rewards Program for Mall and Online Shoppers
The company added Simon+ will provide key data and metrics to help inform future marketing strategies. Continue Reading Simon Property Group Debuts Rewards Program for Mall and Online Shoppers
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Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
“We need the Bears to pay off what’s owed on the existing stadium,” said Pritzker. Continue Reading Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
“We have heard from our constituents, calling with real fear of being taxed out of their homes,” said Adam Mathews. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
He replaces Carrie Wheeler, who stepped down last month. Continue Reading Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
There were 6,000 sales in August across the Philadelphia metro area, a 1.7% drop from last August. Continue Reading Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
The report found more than half of renters (57%) are more likely to rent from a property manager who reports payments. Continue Reading TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
Interior Dept. Proposes Junking Biden-Era Conservation Rule on Public Lands
The proposed rule is now open to a 60-day comment period, with input welcomed from the public. Continue Reading Interior Dept. Proposes Junking Biden-Era Conservation Rule on Public Lands
MISMO Publishes Standard for Electronic HELOCs
The SMART Doc V3 Verifiable Profile allows document data to travel with the PDF and then be automatically verified with the document image. Continue Reading MISMO Publishes Standard for Electronic HELOCs
Senate Banking Committee Approves Miran’s Nomination for Fed Board
Miran will require confirmation from the full Senate within the next few days if he is to participate in the Fed’s next rate policy meeting. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Approves Miran’s Nomination for Fed Board
Denver Broncos Unveil Plans for New Stadium
The new stadium is being scheduled to be completed in time for the 2031 NFL season. Continue Reading Denver Broncos Unveil Plans for New Stadium
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 7% from one week earlier but the unadjusted index retreated by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
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