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Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub

Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A commercial property on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk that once produced the New Jersey resort’s famous saltwater taffy souvenirs is being developed as a mixed-use project for artists. Shore Local News reports the former James Candy Company property will undergo a $20...
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July

Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Ginnie Mae issued $53.1 billion in total mortgage-backed securities (MBS) during July, resulting in net portfolio growth of $20.5 billion. Last month’s issuance grew the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding grew to $2.99 trillion. In addition, Ginnie Mae facilitated the...
Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout

Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A New York state appellate judge ruled that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani can continue with the rollout of pied-à-terre tax while it continues to face a legal challenge. On Monday, Staten Island Judge Wayne Ozzi on Monday issued a temporary restraining order...
Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten

Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has submitted new ballot language for the Amendment 3 measure after a judge ruled the original text was “clearly and conclusively defective.” Amendment 3 would increase homestead exemptions for state residents who...
Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date

Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date

by Phil Hall | Aug 13, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

As of July 31, major US retailers announced 3,255 store openings and 3,399 store closures year-to-date, according to a new data report from Coresight Research. This resulted 144 net store closures, compared with 1,778 net store closures in the comparable period of...
Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly

Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly

by Phil Hall | Aug 13, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

After five consecutive weeks on the rise, mortgage rates finally took a very mild dip. According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Aug. 13, down from last week when it...
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