Current News & Events

Landlord Insurance Service Steadily Debuts ChatGPT App

by Phil Hall | Mar 16, 2026

“Property investors are already using AI to analyze deals, evaluate rental markets, and model cash flow,” said Darren Nix, CEO and co-founder of Steadily. Continue Reading Landlord Insurance Service Steadily Debuts ChatGPT App

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump Takes Another Look at Affordable Homeownership

by Phil Hall | Mar 16, 2026

Is affordable homeownership a serious concern of the White House? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump Takes Another Look at Affordable Homeownership

Mississippi Lawmakers Reject Proposal for New Jackson State University Football Stadium

by Phil Hall | Mar 6, 2026

Jackson State is planning to request $19 million for stadium structural repairs as part of its Fiscal Year 2027 legislative agenda. Continue Reading Mississippi Lawmakers Reject Proposal for New Jackson State University Football Stadium

Benjamin Piening Named President of Novacore’s Real Estate Segment

by Phil Hall | Mar 6, 2026

Piening joins Novacore from Honeycomb Insurance, where he served as chief underwriting officer. Continue Reading Benjamin Piening Named President of Novacore’s Real Estate Segment

Six Flags Sells 7 Amusement Parks for $331 Million

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

Six Flags said it plans to operate its remaining collection of 34 parks across 23 locations in North America for the 2026 season. Continue Reading Six Flags Sells 7 Amusement Parks for $331 Million

Brad Bazley Joins Perform Properties as Chief Technology Officer

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

Bazley comes to Perform from Internet Brands, where he served as vice president and chief information officer. Continue Reading Brad Bazley Joins Perform Properties as Chief Technology Officer

Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

Mayor Freddie O’Connell explained that taxes are higher because local property valuations have increased. Continue Reading Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%

Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers

St. Petersburg Mayor: City is in ‘Better Place’ Without New Stadium for Tampa Bay Rays

by Phil Hall | Mar 5, 2026

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has no regrets that the Tampa Bay Rays withdrew their plans last year to build a stadium in his city. Indeed, he’s quite happy about it. Last March, the team discontinued its plans for a new $1.3 billion, 30,000-seat venue in St....