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Canadian Home Sales Slide in February Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
Canadian home sales saw a significant decline from January to February 2025, as cautious buyers stepped back during the first full month of the ongoing trade war with the United States.
Americans Spent $603 Billion on Home Remodeling Projects in 2024
According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, homeowner satisfaction and cost recovery from remodeling projects continue to vary widely, reflecting the diverse motivations behind home improvements.
U.S. Mortgage Demand Spikes 20 Percent in Early April as Rates Drop
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 4, 2025, U.S. mortgage applications jumped 20.0% compared to the previous week.
Las Vegas Area Home Prices Uptick 4.3 Percent Annually in March
A recent report from Las Vegas Realtors reveals that local home prices remain at record levels, while the number of available listings continues to rise.
Single-Family Rent Growth in U.S. Trends Upward in 2025
According to CoreLogic's latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family rent prices rose 2.4% year over year in January 2025, up slightly from 2.1% in December. However, this growth is still below the 2.6% increase recorded in January 2024.
