Real Estate News & Insights
Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Weidell will be installed at MBA’s 113th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago this October. Continue Reading Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Trump Nominates Brian Johnson to Be CFPB Director
Johnson served as deputy director of the CFPB from 2018 to 2020 during the first Trump term. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Brian Johnson to Be CFPB Director
Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Agents from all brokerages can visit any Compass office to individually browse Private Exclusives listings on a one-to-one basis. Continue Reading Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy Again, Plans to Close All New York State Stores
All 178 of its locations in New York State will shut down next month. Continue Reading Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy Again, Plans to Close All New York State Stores
TurboTenant Acquires Azibo
Azibo users will gain access to TurboTenant’s platform. Continue Reading TurboTenant Acquires Azibo
Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Most buyers’ agents (83%) said staging a home made it easier for the buyer to envision the property as their future home. Continue Reading Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Survey: One-in-Three Canadians Cite Down Payments as Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership
43% of respondents identified the high cost of living as their top financial challenge. Continue Reading Survey: One-in-Three Canadians Cite Down Payments as Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership
Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
The average selling price last month was $1.10 million, down 4.1% from $1.15 million in April 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
“In partnership with brokers, APB Wholesale is going to open new doors to homeownership for Americans nationwide,” said CEO Dominik Mjartan. Continue Reading American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
The newsletter will be available to any interested parties, not just RentRedi customers. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
New England Retail Chain Smithland Pet & Garden Centers to Shut Down
Store fixtures and equipment will be part of the liquidation sales. Continue Reading New England Retail Chain Smithland Pet & Garden Centers to Shut Down
Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
She bought the property in 2017 for $8 million. Continue Reading Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss













