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Ex-Chicago Housing Authority Director Indicted in Kickback Scheme

by Phil Hall | Jun 10, 2026

The indictment charges Ryan Ross and Vanessa Rhodes with eight counts of honest services fraud, each of which is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading Ex-Chicago Housing Authority Director Indicted in Kickback Scheme

Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady

by Phil Hall | Jun 10, 2026

A total of 1,206 single-family existing homes were sold in Maine last month, with a median sold price of $425,000. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales and Prices Hold Steady

Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million

by Phil Hall | Dec 4, 2025

The retail aspect of the property is anchored by Whole Foods, Life Time Fitness, Starbucks and Chase Bank. Continue Reading Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million

Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential

by Phil Hall | Dec 4, 2025

Meredith Wright, who served as president since 2021, will assume the role of CEO. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination

by Phil Hall | Dec 3, 2025

An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination

15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October

by Phil Hall | Dec 3, 2025

San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October

Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November

by Phil Hall | Dec 3, 2025

The average selling price of $1.03 million was 6.4% lower compared to November 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November

Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026

by Phil Hall | Dec 3, 2025

More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026

Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado

by Phil Hall | Dec 3, 2025

“The agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado

$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market

by Phil Hall | Dec 3, 2025

Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...