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DDB Capital to Create 52-Acre Residential Community in Alabama

by Phil Hall | Feb 25, 2026

The first home sales are anticipated in the fourth quarter of this year. Continue Reading DDB Capital to Create 52-Acre Residential Community in Alabama

New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions

by Phil Hall | Feb 25, 2026

The new tool simulates how different credit actions could impact several of the FICO Score versions used in mortgage lending. Continue Reading New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions

Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024

“There are buyers out there who have been waiting a long time to get into the market,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices

Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024

The transaction is the largest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property

New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024

Politicians could face fines or criminal charges if they fail to make full disclosures. Continue Reading New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities

European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024

The European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank and Bank of Canada each reduced rates. Continue Reading European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

Sun Belt markets saw the most significant declines in median rents, led by Austin (-12.4%), Tampa (-11.3%) and Raleigh (-8.4%). Continue Reading Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022

Study: Most Americans Want to Age in Their Current Homes

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

The majority of Americans ages 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, but nearly half expect to relocate due to rising housing costs, according to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey. The new survey polled 3,090 adults from June...