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Relaxing foreign buyer ban would benefit B.C. housing market, expert says
Canada's 2026 budget, announced Thursday, proposes extending the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act to Jan. 1, 2029. However, it would exempt new residential properties. The current ban is set to expire on Jan.
AGNT says housing market is tough but not broken
Executives at AGNT, the parent company of eXp Realty and NextHome, two RealTrends Verified firms, are not beating around the bush when it comes to their thoughts regarding the current state of the U.S. housing market. “To be direct, [the…
Palo Alto's historic Squire House hits market for $19.9M
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Squire House on University Avenue has stood as one of Palo Alto's most recognizable residential landmarks for more than a century. Now, the historic white-columned Roman Classic Revival mansion is on…
Inflation, housing, jobs and corporate earnings will dominate the business calendar this week
Inflation updates dominate the calendar this week, along with a checkup on the housing market and more data on employment in the U.S. The latest updates come a week after voters across the U.S. gave Democrats a sweep of Congress in the midterm…
Roman village found under Flintshire housing estate in Mancot
A 'very significant' Roman settlement, including a jewellery workshop dating back nearly 2,000 years, has been found under a new-build housing estate. Heneb - the trust for Welsh archaeology - made the 'unexpected' discovery in Mancot, Flintshire…
London house prices suffer biggest drop in three years
Everything buyers and renters need to know about the London property market, plus neighbourhood guides and interiors inspiration. I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. London…
Albania's restored stone houses throw open the doors to visitors
Sunlight pours through a tiny stone window, causing the wooden floorboards to creak as they warm up. The sound of sheep's bells filters in from a passing flock. The scent of baking bread mingles with smoke from the previous evening's fire. I wake…
Inflation, housing, jobs and corporate earnings will dominate the business calendar this week
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AI images in property listings is false advertising, house-hunters say
Property buyers and renters say the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in listings appearing on sites like Rightmove is 'false advertising' and wastes time for all involved. Jessica Otterwell, who is hunting for a flat in Brighton, East Sussex…
Ex-RFK Jr adviser bashes White House on MAHA priorities
Calley Means, a former top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ripped outgoing White House chief of staff Susie Wiles over her tenure, arguing in a Friday interview she led the Trump administration to consistently bow to corporate…
Hundreds gather for annual 20ft bonfire at Penrhys housing estate
Hundreds of residents have attended a 'massive' community-run bonfire at a housing estate, with a local resident saying it helped bring 'people together'. The 'unofficial' event took place at Penrhys housing estate, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on Thursday…
Waters launches bid for House Financial Services chair
Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.) officially launched her bid for chair of the House Financial Services Committee on Friday, after Democrats won control of the lower chamber in the midterms. In a letter to her Democratic colleagues, Waters…
Man in custody after being found in vehicle near White House with guns
Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos arrested by secret service after telling officers voices told him to kill Donald Trump The US secret service said a suspect has been taken into custody and charged after officers found him in a vehicle near the White…
Man arrested near White House after 'weapons found' in Trump 'assassination bid'
A man has been arrested after being found with 'multiple weapons' near the White House and threatening to kill Donald Trump. U.S. Secret Service (USSS) confirmed officers made the arrest on Thursday November 5. Officers approached the suspect when…
Some states are doing better than others at building new housing: These maps show leaders and laggards.
The US housing pipeline is stalling — an indicator that affordable housing may remain hard to find nationwide. From January to August 2026, housing permits remained 'essentially flat' nationwide, with a 0.05% increase since 2025, but a 4.1%…
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