Current News & Events

Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick

by Phil Hall | Jul 1, 2026

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.9% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick

NAIOP Rebrands as Commercial Real Estate Development Association

by Phil Hall | Jul 1, 2026

The organization was founded in 1967 and now represents more than 21,000 members through 55 chapters across North America. Continue Reading NAIOP Rebrands as Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Report: Home Sellers Retreating from Market, Creating Wider Imbalance with Buyers

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2025

By the end of July, the total number of home sellers was 1.95 million, down from a peak of 1.96 million in May. Continue Reading Report: Home Sellers Retreating from Market, Creating Wider Imbalance with Buyers

The Federal Reserve Drama: Lisa Cook Praised by NY Fed Chief, Slammed by Trump Officials

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2025

No Republican senator is publicly backing Trump’s efforts to oust Cook. Continue Reading The Federal Reserve Drama: Lisa Cook Praised by NY Fed Chief, Slammed by Trump Officials

Purchase Loans Up, Refinancing Down in Latest Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2025

Among the government programs, the FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 19.1% from the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Loans Up, Refinancing Down in Latest Mortgage Application Activity

The Agency Expands Central American Presence with New Office in Costa Rica

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2025

The new office follows the company’s Central American operations in Panama and Nicaragua. Continue Reading The Agency Expands Central American Presence with New Office in Costa Rica

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Has Put Itself Up for Sale

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2025

Braemar’s portfolio includes nine resort and five urban properties operated under multiple brands. Continue Reading Braemar Hotels & Resorts Has Put Itself Up for Sale

Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Arizona Development

by Phil Hall | Aug 26, 2025

The site is also located near golf courses, Lake Havasu and the Colorado River. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Arizona Development

Knock Closes on $100 Million Securitization

by Phil Hall | Aug 26, 2025

The buy-before-you-sell real estate fintech Knock announced the successful close of its inaugural $100 million securitization. According to the Atlanta-based company, the $100 million bond issuance will be used exclusively to fund Knock’s Bridge Loan products. Cantor...