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Docs Showing Letitia James' Residence Could Be Legal 'Problem' for AGRecommended

Docs Showing Letitia James' Residence Could Be Legal 'Problem' for AG

<p></p><p>James, 66, has served as New York's attorney general since 2019. </p><p></p><p>The Democrat is the first African </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>American and first woman to be elected to that position in state history. She has gained notoriety in her various legal battles against President Donald Trump and his family, notably a New York judge's ruling in 2024 ordering then-former President Trump to pay a $454 million civil fraud judgment after James sued him for falsely inflating the value of his property. James, who was born in Brooklyn and is unmarried, filed the civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and the Trump Organization in October 2023. However, according to legal filings reviewed by Newsweek, about two months prior to that suit being filed, James had amended her own records as part of a real estate transaction.</p>

Record rise in Ontario mortgage delinquencies stem from COVID-era interest ratesRecommended

Record rise in Ontario mortgage delinquencies stem from COVID-era interest rates

While many Canadians are having financial troubles, no where are they more acute than in Ontario, according to a new report from Equifax. The company, which monitors consumer credit, says Ontarios mortgage delinquency rate rose to 0.24 per cent in the first three months of 2025, a massive 71.5 per cent increase from that same time period in 2024. Kathy Catsiliras, vice president of analytical consulting at Equifax, said Wednesday Ontarians are paying the piper for the low rates that were seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. We had ultra-low interest rates which led to a very hot housing market and specifically, we saw a lot of folks going out again in many cases purchasing properties and taking on a mortgage, she explained.

Luxury resilience: Why high-end real estate defies market trendsMarket trends

Luxury resilience: Why high-end real estate defies market trends

Luxury real estate in Metro Atlanta is doing something few other asset classes can claim right now: appreciating in value amid a broader market slowdown. Despite a 5.4 percent drop in total home sales across the overall market, properties in the $1 million+ range are rising in price and are selling at a faster rate than the same time period during 2024 — evidence that the affluent continue to view real estate as a strategic hedge and lifestyle upgrade rolled into one. The future of the luxury segment is showing surprising strength — outperforming broader market trends and capturing the attention of high-net-worth buyers. Properties priced above $2 million are seeing meaningful price appreciation, tighter negotiation margins and a measurable uptick in closed transactions.

Northern Ontario real estate offers quirky finds along Highway 11Recommended

Northern Ontario real estate offers quirky finds along Highway 11

From Temiskaming Shores to Hearst, real estate along Northern Ontario’s Highway 11 corridor is anything but ordinary. A quick glance at current listings reveals everything from colourful homes and lakeside businesses, to a vacant lot where the only trace of the former house is its standing chimney. In Fauquier-Strickland, a vibrant home splashed in pink, turquoise, and lime green just hit the market for $199,900. Listed less than a week ago, the home comes with property taxes that are just over $1,500 a year. The Lakehouse on Sesekinika Lake is on the market for $849,000. With 430 feet of shoreline on 3.2 acres, this commercial-residential hybrid includes a restaurant, bar, event space, and four motel units. It’s been on the market for four days and comes with annual property taxes just under $1,000.

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