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Arizona’s Equity Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage

by Phil Hall | Apr 7, 2026

Founded in 2009 as an independent brokerage, Equity Realty Group focuses on Phoenix’s Southwest Valley. Continue Reading Arizona’s Equity Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage

Wayfair to Open First Florida Store

by Phil Hall | Apr 7, 2026

The new store will be located at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale and is slated to open in late 2027. Continue Reading Wayfair to Open First Florida Store

UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion

Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%

Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...

Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...