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Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs

by Phil Hall | Jan 20, 2026

Programs offer forgivable grants to homebuyers earning up to 80% of the area median income. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs

Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Jan 19, 2026

Cook was accused of mortgage fraud in a criminal referral made by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue Reading Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case

Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2024

“Z Life is crafting ecosystems for living that meet the needs and aspirations of the younger generation,” said CEO Weina Zhang. Continue Reading Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion

UK Builders Partner with Octopus Energy on ‘Zero Bills’ Endeavor

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2024

The residences feature roof-mounted solar panels, air-source heat pumps and a home battery. Continue Reading UK Builders Partner with Octopus Energy on ‘Zero Bills’ Endeavor

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will the NAR Settlement Create a Lose-Lose Scenario for Homebuyers?

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2024

Buyers face a new environment with greater costs at every level of the process. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will the NAR Settlement Create a Lose-Lose Scenario for Homebuyers?

Florida Acquires Nearly 28,000 Acres of Natural Lands for Conservation

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his administration approved the acquisition of nearly 28,000 acres of natural lands and link-existing conservation areas. The acquisitions include 25,039 acres within the Caloosahatchee-Big Cypress Corridor in Collier and...

Madison International Realty Opens First Asian Office in Singapore

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2024

Yichao Mark has been appointed head of Asia to lead efforts in the region. Continue Reading Madison International Realty Opens First Asian Office in Singapore

NYC Homeowners Sued by Squatters Removed from Their Property

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2024

“Somebody broke into my house, and I’m in court getting sued by them,” said Denis Kuryland. Continue Reading NYC Homeowners Sued by Squatters Removed from Their Property

Barbara Corcoran Predicts Lower Rates Will Drive Home Prices ‘Through the Roof’

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2024

Real estate investor and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran has warned that that lower interest rates will results in home prices going “through the roof.” In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Corcoran opined that lower rates would bring more buyers into a housing...