June housing starts jump 19%, fueled by strong multifamily gains

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has built a comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework in Middle Eastern Islamic banking: a Shariah-compliant sustainable finance programme that is publicly committed, formally governed and increasingly embedded across its business lines. The headline commitment is AED60 billion in sustainable finance by 2030. By the end of 2025, ADIB…

A specialist mortgage lender has completed a buy-to-let transaction for a Glasgow flat situated above commercial premises, after the application was initially declined under standard lending criteria. The one-bedroom property, valued at £110,000, is located above a pub in Glasgow and generates monthly rental income of £725, representing a yield of 7.9%. The property’s position…

Taylor Farms, a Taco Bell lettuce supplier, has been linked to a five-state cyclosporiasis outbreak. Taylor Farms, founded by Bruce Taylor and several partners in 1995, is a California-based fresh produce company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with more than 24,000 employees and 22 production locations across North America. The privately held company…

For most consumers, a real estate closing is supposed to be the finish line. The paperwork is signed, the funds are transferred and the transaction moves forward. But for title and settlement professionals, one of the most frustrating realities is that even when everyone does their job correctly, a closing can still be disrupted by…

From summertime Monday to summertime Tuesday… Yesterday’s modest strength is now erased by today’s modest weakness. In both cases, the movement is too small to worry about obvious catalysts, though some may assume that there’s an oil price component following Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in The Strait. A separate consideration would be Amazon filing…

What Is the Current Foreclosure Rate in the U.S.? In June 2026, U.S. foreclosure activity declined from the prior month but remained higher than levels reported one year earlier, continuing to reflect movement above last year’s pace. Total filings: 39,327 properties with default notices, scheduled auctions, or bank repossessions Monthly change: Down 3 percent from…