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New Report Finds Minimal Results for Rhode Island’s $120 Million Housing Bond

by Phil Hall | Jun 1, 2026

RIPEC estimated the housing bond will create only 642 new housing units, slightly more than one-quarter (28.5%) of Executive Office of Housing’s 2030 housing goal. Continue Reading New Report Finds Minimal Results for Rhode Island’s $120 Million Housing Bond

by Phil Hall | Jun 1, 2026

House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch stated, “We’ll continue discussions on a number of issues, including our approach to the Bears stadium question, this summer.” Continue Reading Illinois Legislature Adjourns Without an Agreement on Funding a New Bears Stadium

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

Prior to joining Zeman Homes last June, Bailey spent over a decade with Equity Lifestyle Properties. Continue Reading Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

During July, homes marketed as fixer-uppers came with a median list price tag of just $200,000, which is 54% below the $436,250 median for all single-family homes. Continue Reading Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

The plaintiff, who was not publicly identified, is seeking class-action status for the lawsuit that will include financial compensation of up to $25,000 a person. Continue Reading Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

The judge ruled the developers behind the project, were “likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction.” Continue Reading Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance without adding any monthly debt. Continue Reading New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Continue Reading Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency

by Phil Hall | Sep 22, 2025

The Interim US Attorney was slandered by President Trump after concluding the mortgage fraud case against Letitia James would not stand up in court. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert

by Phil Hall | Sep 22, 2025

The statewide median home price hit $899,140 in August, up by 1.7% from the prior month and up 1.2% from one year before. Continue Reading California Home Sales Edged Up During August