A report from CBC News in Canada. "Owners of condo units in Fort McMurray's troubled Hillview Park complex are worried about paying their bills after being hit with special assessments of up to $76,000. It's the third special assessment charged…
A report from the Times Colonist in Canada. "Rental properties vacated by students who have returned to their home town or native country; property owners who, faced with a shortage of international tourists this summer, put short-term vacation rental suites…
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…
A few reports from Domain News in Australia. "If you were counting on a pre-approval to secure your new property, looking to refinance, or shopping for a home loan, things have changed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. 'Generally…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "According to an ATTOM Data Solutions report buying a home is more affordable than renting in 53% of the U.S. housing markets. 'The current market here in Bakersfield for renters is a…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Four Bay Area cities got ranked among the weakest real estate markets in the nation. Some experts say this cooling of the market is all part of a normal stabilization period that…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Jewell Handy has a steady income as a teacher, money for a down payment and even a history of successful homeownership. But when she decided to buy a house for herself and…
A report from the Canadian Press. "The Toronto area’s spring real estate market typically begins winding down in June. Andre Kutyan of Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. recommends that sellers set a price based on what comparable properties have sold…
A report from the Australian Financial Review. "A group of 25 apartments in the Sydney suburb of Hurstville has hit the market following the collapse of its private developer GR Capital as the apartment market slowdown continues to claim casualties.…
A report from Bloomberg on Canada. "The housing numbers out of Vancouver, once among the world’s hottest real estate markets, are getting more dismal with each passing month. With Canada’s rising household debt levels 'perilously high,' more needs to be…