Century Communities leans on operations as strategy in Q2 2026
Owning property is a popular investment choice for many Australians, but it’s also an expensive endeavor. Recent tax office data shows around half of property investors have ‘negatively geared‘ properties – that is, they’re making an overall loss on their investment. But that means the other half of investors own ‘positively geared’ properties and are…
The modest headline gain masks a sharper story: with the 30-year fixed rate at its highest point in four weeks, the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of total applications climbed to 8%, its strongest reading in five weeks. Russ Taylor says tariffs affecting Canadian wood products are expected to raise costs across building supply chains, creating…
That arithmetic alone captures the market’s predicament. New listings fell a further 1.6% in July from June, reducing earlier concerns that a concentration of mortgage renewals could produce a wave of distressed selling. Canadian home sales extended their recovery in July, with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reporting a fourth consecutive monthly gain…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a press conference held at the Ministry of Interior in Tehran, Iran, on Aug. 8, 2026, on the occasion of National Journalists’ Day. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is not currently in direct talks with the U.S. to end the war with…
Just eight days after becoming the first Hungary-based provider to receive a MiCA licence, CoinCash said the country’s parliament had approved legislation repealing Hungary’s additional national crypto-asset requirements. CoinCash received its MiCA licence on July 20 following a 16-month review process, becoming the first locally based crypto provider authorised under the EU framework. According to…
Is that a bear chasing you, or is it time for your annual performance review? Your body might not be able to tell the difference — both trigger a fight-or-flight response. While not as immediately dangerous as an ursine attack, almost everyone lives in fear of their annual performance review. A recent Gallup survey found…