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The Wall Street Journal (reposted on Realtor.com) is reporting that renters in New York City owe in excess of $1 billion in unpaid rent during the Coronavirus pandemic, according to data from a recent survey.  The WSJ says…

The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,669,000, which is 5.8% above November’s revised number.  December’s rate for units in buildings…

Originally published by Bloomberg | January 20, 2021 The order calls for the moratorium, set to expire at the end of this month, to be extended through at least March 31. President Joe Biden plans to extend bans on home evictions and…

With everyone bracing themselves for big changes in national taxes being ushered in with the Biden administration, a new report from the Tax Foundation reminds us that many states had changes in their tax codes that began in…

The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were up 0.7% in December to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.76 million (up 22.2% from one year ago).  Total housing inventory at the end of…

The Canadian Press Guard in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry WASHINGTON — Images of National Guard soldiers camped in a cold parking garage after being sent to protect Washington sparked new calls Friday for investigations…

Home sales ride high into 2021, home gyms a permanent fixture, American Eagle takes away and gives back, GSEs and note investing. In Today's News Home Sales End Year at 14-Year High, Strength Seen in 2021 The National Association of…

Bitcoin dropped below $12,000 this morning, and has been struggling to surpass this price level. … (Photo Illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBitcoin prices have experienced some modest…

The Canadian Press No Matthews, No Problem: Minus their star centre, Maple Leafs down Oilers 4-2 TORONTO — The Maple Leafs needed all hands on deck without two-thirds of their top line. Minus both Auston Matthews and Joe Thornton, Toronto…

Though both fell during the pandemic, the spread between 10-year Treasury yields and 30-year fixed mortgage rates widened beyond its usual range as a booming refinance market overwhelmed lenders, causing mortgage rates to fall less than…