How China’s biggest real estate firm went down due to greed and debt

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges in a landmark trial that marks another chapter in the spectacular collapse of what was once China’s largest real estate developer. Also known as Xu Jiayin, the 67-year-old stood trial alongside the company he founded. At the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court, he pleaded guilty to all fraud charges and…

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance?

Many homebuyers balk at the thought of putting 20% down on a new house. The good news is most first-time buyers make a much smaller down payments, but you'll probably have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) as a result.PMI protects your lender if you default on mortgage payments, and it's generally required on conventional loans where the down payment…

Importance of being pre-approved for a mortgage

Know limit before you buyTracy Head - May 18, 2026 / 11:00 am | Story: 614663 Photo: Castanet file Without getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you could find yourself house-rich and lifestyle-poor after possession day. There’s a moment I see all the time in this business. A buyer walks into an open house “just to look,” falls completely in love…

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