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FSBO.com Begins Beta Launch of Offer-to-Contract Technology

FSBO.com Begins Beta Launch of Offer-to-Contract Technology

by Phil Hall | Sep 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The real estate platform FSBO.com has announced the beta launch of its Purchase Agreement Creator Technology (PACT), a new digital offer and negotiation experience designed to streamline the negotiation experience. According to the company, PACT allows buyers to make...
Lennar Corp. Debuts New Community in Alabama

Lennar Corp. Debuts New Community in Alabama

by Phil Hall | Sep 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) has announced the grand opening of The Oaks at Eclectic, a new single-family home community in the vacation destination of Eclectic, Alabama. Located within 15 minutes of Lake Martin and a short drive from Montgomery and Wetumpka, The Oaks at...
Bryan Hunt Named CFO at Liberty Military Housing

Bryan Hunt Named CFO at Liberty Military Housing

by Phil Hall | Sep 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Huntington Beach, California-based Liberty Military Housing has hired Bryan Hunt as the company’s new chief financial officer. Hunt previously served as CFO for Sierra Pacific Properties Inc., Accord Group Holdings LLC and WinnResidential. He is also a member of the...
Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case

Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Sep 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A serial squatter who was evicted from rental homes in Colorado and Texas has a new residence – she was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Dallas following a fraud conviction last month. Denver7.com reports Heather Ruybal, aka Heather Schwab, was taken into custody...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rises to 6.71%, Highest Level in Over a Year

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rises to 6.71%, Highest Level in Over a Year

by Phil Hall | Sep 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% as of Sept. 3, up from last week when it averaged 6.66% and its highest level in over a year. According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage...
Wil W. Osborn to Become Chief Executive at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

Wil W. Osborn to Become Chief Executive at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

by Phil Hall | Sep 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) has promoted Wil W. Osborn to president and CEO, effective Oct. 1. Osborn will succeed Kristina K. Williams, who announced in January her intention to retire after leading the bank since January 2020. Osborn...
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