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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Feb 3, 2026

Stitt offered no details on how long his proposed freeze would stay in place or how the state would replace the revenue lost by a property tax freeze. Continue Reading Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes

Q4 2025 Report: 44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich

by Phil Hall | Feb 3, 2026

A total of 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a data report from ATTOM. This is down from 46.1% in the third quarter and further down from the recent peak of 49.2% in the second quarter of...

A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

He will succeed H. Eric Bolton Jr., who will become executive chairman. Continue Reading A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

Editor Phil Hall questions the viability of government-fueled real estate projects in New York City and Chicago. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities

Foreclosure Filings Down in November

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,231 properties last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down in November

San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

The new proposal stressed there was a “clear” need for more affordable housing. Continue Reading San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

Planned Industrial Park in Texas to Seek Asia-Pacific Manufacturers as Tenants

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

ASC Global stated it seeks to accommodate over 100 companies and creating over 10,000 new jobs in this industrial park. Continue Reading Planned Industrial Park in Texas to Seek Asia-Pacific Manufacturers as Tenants

Realtor.com Predicts Top Housing Markets for 2025

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

Three weeks ahead of New Year’s Eve, Realtor.com has published its forecast for the Top Housing Markets for 2025 – with all the locations based in the South and the West. The new year's top 10 housing markets, ranked in order, are: Colorado Springs, Colorado...