It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "After months of mayhem in the real estate market, data shows homebuyers may finally be taking a breather, with real estate agents reporting slowdown in showings and bidding wars. Kyle Hioki said…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The epic housing shortage that began before the pandemic and then was exacerbated by it may finally be starting to ease up. More supply is suddenly coming on the market. In June,…
A report from KTVB in Idaho. "Jeff Wills, president of the Boise Regional Realtors board, said that he's heard of plenty of comparisons between Boise and other cities in the West. 'I mean, I can't tell you how many times…
A weekend topic starting with Cayman Compass. "More than a year ago, during the midst of a coronavirus lockdown, hardly anyone predicted that property prices in Cayman would continue to rise. For the construction and real estate industry, forecasts turned…
A report from Fox 5 Vegas in Nevada. "Assembly Bill 486 would pick up where the state eviction moratorium leaves off when it expires at the same time midnight. If signed, Nevada property owners temporarily won't be allowed to evict…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "Getting a mortgage for a resort-area condo might become more difficult after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac moved to tighten rules on buildings with many short-term rentals and hotel-like amenities, some Realtors and…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "About one million homeowners have fallen through the safety net Congress set up early in the coronavirus pandemic to protect borrowers from losing their homes, according to industry data. About 1.06 million…
A report from the Globe and Mail in Canada. "Starting Thursday, Toronto homeowners must register with the city if they want to fill their units for any period less than 28 days. The new registration process is one of a…
A report from Toronto Storeys in Canada. "Toronto’s real estate market took another hit in April, with the average rent for both 1 and 2-bedroom apartments down on a year-over-year basis, according to new data from the Toronto Regional Real…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "It was already going to be a challenging spring in Manhattan, where prices are down about 20 percent from the peak in 2016 amid a glut of luxury condos. In a small…