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This is monumental for the city.

[He] has been renting for the last eight years, just saving his money, Milonas told CBC Toronto. We had a chat pre-Christmas and he was like, What do you think? Is this the right time for me?' TRREB says lower condo prices could lead to another housing shortage if the current inventory is bought up quickly. (Cole Burston/Canadian Press) Milonas has now had that question from a handful of renters, and based on the current market, he's told most of them to go for it.

A 1,583-square-foot house built in 1965 has changed hands. The unit in the 100 block of Piedmont Court in Los Gatos was sold on Dec. 31, 2025 for $1,275,000 which represents a price per square foot of $805. This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with a heating system. Additionally, the home comes with two parking spots, providing ample room for multiple vehicles.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

During the fourth quarter of 2025, residential revenue was up 8% annually to $428 million, mortgage revenue rose 39% on a yearly basis to $57 million and the rentals sector recorded a 45% year-over-year increase in revenue. For the full year 2025, the residential sector generated $1.704 billion in revenue, up 7% annually, while the mortgage operation generated $199 million in revenue, up 37% compared to the year prior.

The global average building utilization rate dramatically jumped in 2025 to 53%, the highest since before the pandemic, validating the effectiveness of hybrid strategies in driving more in-office activity, according to CBRE. Utilization rates were 38% in 2024 and 35% in 2023, compared to the 65% that most respondents to CBRE's global workplace occupancy benchmarking program identified as their target.

Despite challenges like continued margin pressure and housing inventory constraints, the report said that brokerage leaders remain optimistic, adding that the 2026 results mark a shift from the uncertainty recorded in previous years. The 2026 outlook shows confidence has not faded. It has hardened, Minard said. Brokerage leaders now expect growth while staying focused on pricing pressure, margins, and execution.

The complaint alleges the company failed to disclose in its registration statement the identity of an unnamed financial adviser engaged in December 2024 and early 2025, along with any related fees. It also claims Two Harbors did not specify the services tied to $2.5 million in fees paid to Houlihan Lokey, which allegedly omitted projections and implied valuation assumptions in its fairness analysis of the deal.

In recent weeks, videos have circulated on social media showing rampant paint tagging and destruction inside the structure that was a cultural touchstone in the Orange County city of Westminster for decades after it opened in 1974. In its heyday, the mall was a gathering spot when there were few other places to hang out. It was where kids found the latest fashions and where "mall rats" roamed in packs after school.

Born in New York and raised in Orange County, Steve grew up with older sisters who shaped his early outlook. He credits that experience with developing a strong sense of empathy and responsibility, qualities that later influenced both his leadership style and philanthropic priorities. Steve attended Esperanza High School before earning two bachelor's degrees from California State University, Long Beach, in Marketing and Business. He later completed one year of MBA coursework at Pepperdine University.

If you're looking to add a useful life skill to your metaphorical tool kit, consider learning how to calculate square footage. There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are in a space comes in handy, from renting or buying a home to furnishing a place. The ability to calculate square footage also unlocks the door to lots of DIY projects.

It is proposing: 670 apartments, 101 of which will be offered at below market rates, Three office buildings totaling 740,000 square feet of office space (which is large enough for 2,960 employees using the benchmark of 250 square feet per worker), A 15,000-square-foot childcare center, 40,000-square-feet of retail space and 3 acres of open space, including a dog park and 1.5 acre "redwood lawn."

Nearly 1.3 million mortgages including more than 500,000 originated in 2025 carry rates between 6.875% and 6.99%, the most sensitive group to recent rate declines. ICE cited data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, which found that refinance activity hit a 17-week high in the week ending Jan. 16, with refinances making up 62% of all applications. ICE estimates about two-thirds of these originations were rate-and-term refis.

A house in Fremont that sold for $940,000 tops the list of the most affordable real estate sales in Fremont in the past week. For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in Fremont during the last week was $2 million, or $931 per square foot. A total of 14 home sales were recorded for the period with an average square footage of 2,118 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom.

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It found that the buying process in Ireland is marked by auctions that induce overbidding. There is also widespread misunderstanding among homebuyers of rights and responsibilities, and increasing delays after sales are agreed, according to the ESRI research. The study, which was funded by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), draws on a nationally representative survey of 800 adults. The ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit carried out an auction experiment to test how bidding behaviour changes when people face different bidding systems.

Homeownership education is most effective when it is delivered in trusted spaces and in the language families are most comfortable using, said Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Rate. Alianza brings families together through sport, culture and community. This partnership allows us to meet families where they already are and provide practical tools that support long-term financial confidence. Alianza events serve as a hub for Latino youth soccer and family engagement.

Originally filed as two separate lawsuits in late September 2025 before being consolidated in late November, the lawsuit claims that the multifamily rental syndication deal executed by Zillow and Redfin was tantamount to Zillow simply paying Redfin $100 million in exchange for it no longer competing in the multifamily rental listing space. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in mid-January. A hearing on this motion is scheduled for Feb. 25.

In fact, it acts as an insulator that protects the shingles. And, even when it's deep, the snow's weight is less than what the roof is designed to bear; the average roof is built to carry loads of 65 pounds per square foot. Even flat roofs, which seem more vulnerable to snow loads than pitched ones, are pretty tough. In fact, residential flat roofing is stronger than commercial roofs.

Byrd argued that once a miner has built a data center and signed a long-term lease with a creditworthy counterparty, the asset should be valued for stable, long-term cash flow rather than bitcoin exposure. He likened these sites to data center real estate investment trusts (REITs) such as Equinix (EQIX) and Digital Realty (DLR), which trade at high multiples due to scale and predictable revenue.

This partnership was formed after thoughtful consultation with our advisory council, lender advocacy committee leaders and lender members to ensure it aligns with the needs and values of our network. Hall continued, The goal is to create stronger pathways for lender perspectives to be heard while giving members optional access to additional resources so they can engage at the level that fits them, Hall said. The partnership is designed to add value and amplify member voices.

By the time Dr. Jill Green finished medical school, she'd racked up seven figures in student debt and had virtually zero assets. "My net worth was negative $1 million," the family practice and emergency medicine doctor told Business Insider. "Our primary home was our only asset." Green, who began her career in investment banking before pivoting to medicine, began entertaining the idea of property investing after hearing a physician couple speak at a virtual entrepreneur event for doctors.