A report from Our Windsor in Canada. "Toronto’s towering condo buildings have become almost as synonymous with the city as its red and white TTC streetcars. For the first time since a year over year dip following the financial downturn…
A report from Seven Days in Vermont. "Signs of the times were impossible to miss along the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington. 'For lease' signs hung in windows once occupied by retailers. Uncommon Grounds coffeehouse, Half Lounge speakeasy, David's Tea,…
A report from the Star Tribune in Minnesota. "On a good month, the upper floor of Michael and Krista Browne’s Minneapolis duplex near the University of Minnesota could pull in $2,750 to $3,000 as an Airbnb rental. For the Brownes…
A weekend topic starting with the Wall Street Journal. "Protesters frustrated that marches on the streets haven’t resulted in more dramatic police reforms have found a new stage: the homes of big city mayors. In San Jose, Calif., a group…
A weekend topic starting with Bloomberg. "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said a regulator’s plan to boost their capital would increase mortgage borrowing costs for the millions of Americans who rely on the companies to buy homes and asked that…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The contours of the ruin caused in New York City are emerging. City unemployment rate climbed to nearly 20 percent in July with nearly a fifth of jobs wiped out, year-to-year. Many…
A report from CNBC. "Late Tuesday, the Trump administration announced a somewhat creative plan to stop most rental evictions through the end of the year. 'Without mortgage forbearance protections and protections from other property-level financial obligations such as property taxes,…
A report from Toronto Storeys in Canada. "Back on the market for the second time this summer, this 409 Bloor Street East penthouse offers incredible views inside and outside. It’s no wonder this sweet suite is priced at $4.1 million.…
A report from KOLD in Arizona. "John Carroll is an Tucson agent with Land Advisors Organization, and recently worked on a residential market study. Carroll said right now, there is not enough land for builders to keep up with current…
A report from the Vancouver Sun in Canada. "Rental prices are softening in Vancouver and Toronto and housing prices are soon to follow as the number of new immigrants and foreign students falls sharply because of border restrictions aimed at…