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Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans

by Phil Hall | Apr 20, 2026

The merger will require the approval of the National Association of Realtors to become official. Continue Reading Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans

First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 20, 2026

Courtney Lister is currently being held on a combined $230,000 bond. Continue Reading First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme

Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

Kathy Kraninger, who held the position in the first Trump administration from 2018 to 2021, is not interested in returning to Washington. Continue Reading Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director

QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

“We believe that Beacon would be a strong fit for QXO,” said Brad Jacobs, QXO’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply

New York State Housing Inventory at Historic Low

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

Housing inventory fell 2.6% year-over-year in December to 23,198. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Historic Low

Connecticut Considers Statewide Landlord Register, Rent Caps When Properties Change Hands

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

SmartMLS, the Connecticut multiple listing service, found statewide home prices were up 8.2% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Connecticut Considers Statewide Landlord Register, Rent Caps When Properties Change Hands

Brookfield Pays $1.6 Billion for Two Japanese Properties

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

“You’re going to see us doing a lot more in Japan,” said Brookfield’s Andrew Burych. Continue Reading Brookfield Pays $1.6 Billion for Two Japanese Properties

EQT Real Estate Buys 12-Building Logistics Assemblage in Italy

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

The properties hold an average building age of 10 years and feature Grade A technical specifications. Continue Reading EQT Real Estate Buys 12-Building Logistics Assemblage in Italy

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 20-24

by Phil Hall | Jan 24, 2025

The unlikely blame for a mansion’s lack of buyers, AREA’s first local chapter and a grim forecast on Los Angeles’ housing market. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 20-24

Florida Home Sales Down Nearly 2% in 2024

by Phil Hall | Jan 24, 2025

For December, Florida recorded 20,784 closed sales of single-family homes, up 12.8% from the prior year. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Down Nearly 2% in 2024

Forecast: Construction Industry Needs 439,000 Workers in 2025

by Phil Hall | Jan 24, 2025

A new forecast by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is estimating that an estimated 439,000 net new workers are needed this year to meet anticipated demand for construction services. The forecast also predicted the construction industry will need to bring...