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Mortgage delinquency rates in Canada’s two largest housing markets rose sharply in Q3 2025. Toronto’s rate climbed to 0.27%, a 4.5‑fold increase from its 2021 low and the highest level since 2012. Vancouver’s delinquency rate reached 0.19%, more than double its 2022 trough and the highest since 2016, though it remains below the national average. Both cities are experiencing a convergence toward broader market stress as sales slow and liquidity tightens.
Rate has introduced RateFi, a new mortgage product that lets borrowers leverage their cryptocurrency holdings without liquidating them. The program treats verified crypto as both qualifying income and reserve assets, though any down‑payment must still be converted to U.S. dollars....
Stanley Martin Homes announced a merger agreement to acquire United Homes Group for $221 million. United Homes shareholders will be paid $1.18 per share in cash, a 50.42% discount to the stock’s last close. The transaction is slated to close in...
M Square Commercial closed a 15‑year triple‑net lease for 7 Brew’s 510‑square‑foot drive‑thru coffee concept at 4735 Nelson Road, Lake Charles. The lease, effective August 11 2025, positions the brand on a high‑visibility corridor with 24,562 vehicles per day and direct access...
Veris Residential announced a $3.4 billion cash acquisition by a consortium led by Affinius Capital and Vista Hill Partners. Shareholders will receive $19 per share, a 13.3% premium, while common partnership units are paid the same amount. The deal, priced at...
Canadian home prices slipped 0.4% in January, pulling the national average back to February 2021 levels and pushing the sales‑to‑new‑listings ratio to a buyer‑dominated 36.4%. CIBC warns that while prices are below trend in Ontario and British Columbia, they remain...
The article walks readers through building a construction draw schedule that respects a typical capital stack of equity first, then debt, and finally an interest reserve. It highlights the iterative challenge of calculating the interest reserve when debt disbursements depend...
A fourth‑quarter 2025 ATTOM study shows underwater mortgages rising to 3 % of all loans, with deep negative equity concentrated in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Iowa and Arkansas (5‑11 % of mortgages). Foreclosure activity in those states jumped 32 % year‑over‑year, creating a pipeline...
The Trade Alert posted on February 20, 2026 is locked behind a sign‑in wall, offering no substantive market data in the public view. The page only references a previous alert dated February 9, 2026, without providing details of the trade...
The article defines hidden value in commercial real estate as the measurable delta between an asset's current (as‑is) NOI and its future stabilized NOI. By running parallel discounted cash flow models—one reflecting present performance and another incorporating operational, leasing or...
The episode advises investors to tap home equity through commercial lines of credit or second‑position loans rather than standard HELOCs, emphasizing rate differentials and ADS‑CR loan structures. It outlines the Burr strategy—buy, rehab, rent, repeat—as a way to recycle equity,...
Revenue management for short‑term rentals combines data‑driven pricing, daily market intelligence, and strategic pacing to unlock hidden revenue. The guide stresses that a disciplined 15‑30‑minute daily review, supported by automation tools such as PriceLabs, Wheelhouse or Beyond Pricing, is essential...
Mortgage rates for the standard 30‑year fixed loan remained unchanged on Thursday, keeping them near the lowest levels seen in over three years. Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, which averages rates from the previous Thursday through Friday, reports a three‑year low despite...
U.S. pending home sales have fallen to their lowest level since 2001, marking a sharp reversal that began in 2021 and accelerated through early 2026. The decline coincides with mortgage rates that remain well above historic averages, squeezing buyer affordability....
The January 2026 Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell to 43.8, marking a contraction for the 37th month out of the last 40 and signaling reduced demand for architects across most regions and sectors, except a flat reading in the South....
The article compares home equity investments (HEIs) with traditional home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) over a ten‑year horizon, showing how each product’s cost structure reacts to home‑price appreciation. While a HELOC accrues interest on the borrowed balance, an HEI...
Canadian home prices slipped 0.4% in January to $658,000, the lowest level since February 2021, marking a 5% year‑over‑year decline. The correction represents a 22.6% drop from the 2022 peak, yet prices remain 26.4% above early‑2020 levels. National sales fell 16.2%...
The Housing for the 21st Century Act cleared the House with a 390‑9 vote and moves to the Senate, targeting multifamily investors. It raises FHA loan limits for duplexes, triplexes and four‑plexes, aligns financing with modern construction costs, and introduces...
In January 2026 Argent Ventures purchased four Class A office buildings at Merritt 7 in Norwalk, Connecticut, comprising roughly 945,000 square feet for $58.5 million. The portfolio was sold by a joint venture of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System...
Home equity agreements (HEAs) let homeowners access cash while retaining title, but they impose strict maintenance obligations. The provider’s profit hinges on the property’s future value, so owners must handle repairs, insurance, taxes, and any major renovations. Failure to meet...
The BiggerPockets podcast dissected entry‑level rental strategies, recommending small multifamily (2‑4 units) for stronger cash flow but noting price constraints may make a quality single‑family more realistic. It outlined a transparent, data‑driven approach to raising an inherited tenant’s rent, emphasizing...
A.CRE has launched a new weekly podcast called Multipliers, aimed at exploring the habits, frameworks, technology and relationships that compound personal and professional output. The inaugural episode, “Life’s Mario Kart Speed Boosts,” uses a racing metaphor to discuss how leverage,...
Federal regulators are considering easing mortgage‑related capital rules, which could entice large banks to re‑enter the mortgage market in force. After the 2008 crisis, banks’ share of origination fell from about 60% to 35% while non‑bank lenders filled the gap....
The article outlines a five‑year roadmap to acquire five short‑term rentals without burning out or over‑leveraging. It frames the first Airbnb as tuition, emphasizing system building over profit maximization. In year two it recommends co‑hosting to generate cash flow without...
North Carolina attracted 84,000 new residents from July 2024 to July 2025, making it the third‑fastest‑growing state and a magnet for millennials seeking tech and finance jobs. Lower housing costs—median $328,611 versus the national $355,328—combined with a diversified employment base are driving...
Home‑equity investment (HEI) products are now available to condo owners and 2‑4‑unit multi‑family homeowners, though eligibility varies by provider. Companies such as Point, Hometap, Unison, Unlock and Splitero accept these property types, typically requiring 25‑30% equity, owner‑occupancy and a stable...
The episode reviews the week’s Vancouver real‑estate headlines, covering the stalled sale of the 28‑storey 2538 Birch Street tower, Allied Properties REIT’s takeover of the KING Toronto project and its recent equity financing, and a deep dive into Western Canada’s...
Century Development Group purchased a prime development parcel at 144-28 Northern Boulevard in Flushing, Queens for $16 million. The 14,375‑square‑foot lot offers 69,000 buildable square feet, translating to $231 per buildable foot and $1,113 per land foot. Delivered fully vacant with...
Home‑equity investors (HEIs) place a junior lien on a homeowner’s title without becoming a co‑owner, leaving the primary mortgage as the senior claim. The lien is repaid when the property is sold, refinanced, or at the agreement’s maturity, rather than...
Sixth Street Specialty Lending reported its Q4 2025 results, posting a 12% increase in net asset value to $1.84 billion and a 9% rise in earnings per share. The BDC’s portfolio composition shifted toward higher‑yield middle‑market loans, boosting the weighted‑average interest rate...
Note investors juggle seller calls, due‑diligence, and marketing, leaving little time for strategic work. The article highlights five digital tools—ChatGPT, Canva, Buffer, cloud storage, and Calendly—that automate repetitive tasks and improve presentation. By leveraging AI drafting, visual design, social‑media scheduling,...
Neal Bawa characterizes 2026 as a “muddle year” for multifamily, with rent growth flatlining and concessions climbing above one‑third of units. A three‑year supply binge left roughly 25% of new deliveries unabsorbed, pressuring especially Class A assets. Capital remains abundant, yet...
The North Shore Development Council (NSDCC) reported a 33% jump in pending home sales over the past two weeks, signaling a rapid acceleration as the market enters its spring season. Across price tiers, pending contracts rose from 112 to 154,...
In this episode the host reviews NNN REIT’s latest annual report, updating on the fund’s performance since the previous quarterly analyses. The discussion highlights that tenant issues observed in 2024 appear to be isolated rather than systemic, and the REIT’s...
The A.CRE Jobs of the Week roundup highlights new openings across leading commercial real‑estate firms, including Eastdil Secured, Blackstone, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Goldman Sachs, and Heitman. Positions range from associate‑level debt placement in London to senior portfolio‑manager roles in Hong...
The Westside Los Angeles office market has softened but become more rational, giving tenants greater flexibility and control over space and lease length. Companies across Santa Monica, Culver City, Playa Vista and Marina del Rey are prioritizing smaller footprints, hybrid‑work...
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage delinquency rates rose to 4.26% in Q4 2025, up 27 basis points from the prior quarter and 28 basis points year‑over‑year. All major loan types—Conventional, FHA, and VA—saw higher delinquencies, with FHA loans...
Kevin Erdmann appeared on Mike Haltman's "Do You Ever Wonder?" podcast to discuss the fundamentals of the 21st‑century housing market. In under an hour, he broke down key trends such as urbanization, affordability pressures, and the rise of data‑driven property...
The article warns that relying on outdated tax and legal structures for inherited commercial real‑estate can trap heirs in inflexible, costly situations. While a step‑up in basis lowers capital‑gains tax, it does not address liquidity, governance, debt maturity, or asset...
Statistics Canada reports that the Toronto CMA’s population slipped to 7.11 million in 2025, marking the region’s first post‑pandemic decline. The working‑age cohort (15‑64) contracted by 0.85%, shedding 42.5 k workers, while the senior segment (65+) rose to 1.18 million, now outnumbering children....
Las Vegas’s industrial inventory reached 198.3 million square feet in Q4 2025, a 4.5% year‑over‑year increase. Under‑construction space fell sharply to 5.4 million square feet, down 38% from the prior year. The quarter saw 37 transactions totaling $213.9 million, with an average...
Since January 2020, US single‑family homes have appreciated 46% versus 34% for condos, widening the price premium to a record 22% or $74,000. The gap, historically 8‑17%, accelerated during the pandemic as remote work increased demand for space. Tightened condo...
The House approved the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a federal effort to ease regulations on manufactured‑home financing, HUD programs, and construction lending for small builders. The legislation also grants regulatory relief to local banks, aiming to revive mortgage...
Allied Properties REIT announced it has taken full operational control of the KING Toronto mixed‑use development, assuming the development manager role and converting its existing loans to equity, positioning it to own 100% of the project by 2027. The report...
The Terner Center released a new series of resources that examine how U.S. states govern affordable‑housing finance, highlighting the costly fragmentation of multiple agencies and programs. An interactive map and a landscape scan of all 50 states reveal which entities...
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) owners are increasingly using sale‑leasebacks to unlock the equity tied up in their buildings. By selling the property to an investor and signing a 10‑15‑year triple‑net lease, physicians retain operational control while converting real‑estate assets into...
The episode dissects the collapse of a $235 million sale of Jameson Development’s 28‑storey tower at 2538 Birch Street in Vancouver, which was under Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act protection. It explains how funding from BC Housing was suspended, leading to a...
The average U.S. homeowner now stays in a property for 8.6 years, the longest stretch since the early 2000s. Rising home prices and persistently high mortgage rates are forcing owners to hold onto homes longer, while the share of Americans...
