Builder incentives resuscitate new-home sales in June

The Securities and Exchange Commission today censured New York-based broker dealer OTC Link LLC and ordered it to pay a $575,000 civil penalty for longstanding violations of Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (SCI). According to the SEC’s settled order, between August 2016 and March 2025, OTC Link LLC failed to establish, maintain, and enforce certain…

September’s rate hike was viewed by many officials as needed just in case inflation remains sticky.

Tyler Perry has forked over $30 million for a sprawling mansion in Puerto Rico—weeks after listing his $57 million California property. The movie mogul, 57, recently picked up the pad, which sprawls across 14,475 square feet and is situated on a 1.47-acre lot. Perry’s new pad, which was built in 2021, comes complete with five…

The resurgence of the 4% home loan presents an attractive opportunity for purchasers, though its implications for other market participants warrant careful consideration. According to recent analysis by Realtor.com, approximately one in seven new-construction listings promoted reduced interest rates in August, with an average advertised rate of approximately 3.92%. In contrast, the prevailing 30-year fixed…

I am the mom of an only child, and my 17-year-old son is a senior this year. I’ve always tried to volunteer and get involved to help out and enrich his school experience, but in recent years, I’ve scaled back. When he started high school and joined the marching band in ninth grade, I no…

Tenant demand in London has increased 7% year-on-year, marking a significant reversal in a market that had previously trailed 2025 levels by an average of 7% throughout the year to date, according to data from Rightmove. The capital now stands as one of only two regions recording annual growth in rental enquiries, alongside the North…