A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In putting together a list of predictions for what the real estate industry might experience during 2026, I am reminded of the wonderfully warped psychic Criswell, who gained fame and fortune by making bold predictions including claims that an...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Houses of worship are very special pieces of real estate. Whether they are grand works of architecture or small storefront settings, they offer a place where like-minded people can gather to give thanks and seek comfort and wisdom from their faith....
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Pop culture aficionados recognize Hattie McDaniel as a performer with a history of breaking entertainment barriers. She was the first Black woman to sing on radio, the first Black performer to win an Academy Award with her performance in “Gone with...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: If you were watching TV in the 1980s, you probably recall Clara Peller. She a diminutive elderly lady who appeared in commercials for the Wendy’s restaurant chain, and she is best remembered as the unimpressed patron of a fast-food joint who is...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: While most political observers are fixated on Tuesday’s elections in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia, there is a political storm brewing in advance of the 2026 elections that strangely received relatively scant national discussion. The center...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Earlier this morning, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sent out a brief press statement with the headline: “US Federal Housing Announces Director Pulte Will Donate 100% of His Salary to Wounded Veterans.” The press statement began with this...
