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Report: FHFA’s Pulte Unwilling to Step Down as Interim Intelligence Chief

by Phil Hall | Jul 29, 2026

Pulte has not publicly congratulated Jay Clayton on his Senate confirmation as director of national intelligence. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Pulte Unwilling to Step Down as Interim Intelligence Chief

$100 Billion Data Center Campus Announced for Kentucky

by Phil Hall | Jul 29, 2026

“This new campus helps secure our nation’s position as a global leader in innovation,” said US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Continue Reading $100 Billion Data Center Campus Announced for Kentucky

Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026

The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%

Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026

The survey also found 75% of respondents stating the rising cost of housing played a role in accumulating the debt that led them to seek help. Continue Reading Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2026 Community Investment Grant Programs

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026

This year, the bank’s Affordable Housing Program General Fund will provide up to $1.75 million per project. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2026 Community Investment Grant Programs

Activist Investor Seeks New Board for CoStar Group

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2026

Daniel Loeb, the billionaire activist investor founder and CEO of the alternative asset management firm Third Point LLC, is calling for a change of leadership at CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), claiming the company’s pursuit of the residential real estate industry has...

Redfin to Run Super Bowl Ad Featuring Lady Gaga

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2026

The Grammy winner reimagines “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” in the advertisement. Continue Reading Redfin to Run Super Bowl Ad Featuring Lady Gaga

Trump Signs Executive Order to Put Feds in Charge of LA Wildfire Rebuilding

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2026

Tara Gallegos, a spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom, called the president “an old clueless idiot who believes that the state and federal governments can issue local rebuilding permits and LA gets its water from the Pacific Northwest.” Continue Reading Trump Signs Executive Order to Put Feds in Charge of LA Wildfire Rebuilding

Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2026

Among the states, Florida carries the highest home insurance average at $7,136. Continue Reading Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases

Amazon to Shut Down Fresh and Go Grocery Stores

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2026

The company operates a total of 72 Fresh and Go stores, with most being scheduled for closure on Feb. 1. Continue Reading Amazon to Shut Down Fresh and Go Grocery Stores