A debate has erupted in a Canadian realtor’s TikTok comments after he made a video that, some believe, empathizes with landlords a bit too much. Vancouver-based real estate agent Hasan Juma has been in the field for seven years and on TikTok for about three years. He creates educational content about the housing market. On…
A Magnus Dahlander-Designed Brownstone in Park Slope and Two More to See, Starting at $1,999,999
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Gowanus, Park Slope, and Kensington. They range in price from $1,999,999 to $5,496 million. In Gowanus, one of a row of four brownstones built in 2014 and designed by architect Gerald Caliendo combines contemporary and traditional features. Spread over four floors, the…
US pending home sales rose 2.5% in December. Realtors say the housing market is in recovery mode.
The numbers: US pending-home sales rose 2.5% in December, reversing a six-month losing streak, according to the monthly index released Friday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Pending home sales were down for six months in a row, as the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates and took off mortgage rates. Pending-home sales beat…
Homeowners are encouraged to prepare for SVT declarations
People with residential properties in some areas with the highest demand in the province will soon receive their 2023 speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) declaration letter. Homeowners in the Metro Vancouver Regional District, the Capital Regional District, Abbotsford, the District of Mission, Chilliwack, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Nanaimo and the District of Lantzville will receive their…
Singular Fort Greene Condo With Vaulted Ceiling, Stained Glass, Terrace Asks $6,450 a Month
A vaulted ceiling, rose windows, marble counters, spiral stairs, and built-ins are some of the features of this unusual condo for rent in a former chapel in the Fort Greene Historic District. Located at 264 Cumberland Street, The Sanctuary went condo in 2008 with 13 units spread over four stories. Advertised as a two-bedroom, this…
How to Access Your Retirement Money When Retiring Early
Many doctors dream of retiring from the workforce before the traditional retirement age of 60-70. Most of them cannot do it because they spend too much, did not save enough, and did not invest wisely. They simply do not have the resources to retire at their desired standard of living without additional savings, a few…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect Renters and Promote Rental Affordability
The administration also launched the Resident-Centered Housing Challenge, a call-to-action to improve the quality of life for renters Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to increase fairness in the rental market and further principles of fair housing. These actions align with a new Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights that the Administration…
Bears land defensive cornerstone with No. 1 pick in new mock draft
The Chicago Bears are sitting atop the 2023 NFL draft, where there is no shortage of options at first overall. While the expectation is GM Ryan Poles will look to trade back and acquire additional draft capital, there’s always a chance Chicago will be picking first. NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks revealed his first 2023 mock draft,…
Sarnia realtor fined $5K for breaking now-gone border rules
Article content A Sarnia realtor has been hit with a hefty fine of failing to follow the border-crossing rules at the Blue Water Bridge that were put in place amid the peak of the pandemic. Article content Donna Ford, 52, was charged with failing to comply with an order under the Quarantine Act linked to…
Carroll Gardens Brick Row House With Wide-Plank Floorboards, Marble Mantels Asks $2.85 Million
With wide planked floorboards, marble mantels, and some vintage charm, this Carroll Gardens row house has plenty of details to appeal. The location, though, might give some buyers pause. The three-family at 130 Summit Street is near the corner of Hicks Street and the sunken BQE. For those not bothered by the proximity, the transitional…