Exclusive WRE News Articles
This page highlights articles exclusive to Weekly Real Estate News. Here, you'll find insights from industry professionals, expert outlooks and trends and professional resources. Subscribe to UpdatesExclusive Weekly Real Estate News Articles
Weekly Real Estate News has a team of expert editors on staff to provide articles exclusive to WRE News. These articles aren’t published anywhere else and include insights, outlooks, tools, and trends for the real estate and mortgage industries. For weekly updates with these exclusive articles and other popular articles on the site, click “Subscribe to Updates” below.
Longpoint Partners Acquires 10-Building Miami-Area Industrial Portfolio for $195 Million
The portfolio encompasses 729,901 square feet on approximately 41.8 acres in the region’s industrial submarkets. Continue Reading Longpoint Partners Acquires 10-Building Miami-Area Industrial Portfolio for $195 Million
Kylie Jenner Offers Tour of Her Still-Unfinished Mansion
While Jenner did not offer a timeline on when the home will become habitable, she expressed no concern that the property is still a work in minimal progress. Continue Reading Kylie Jenner Offers Tour of Her Still-Unfinished Mansion
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.2% from 15.9% the week prior Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates
Additional Reading: Realtor Tools & Insights
Connecticut’s Sacred Heart University Debuts Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management
The school will require that students pursuing this degree carry a minor in business. Continue Reading Connecticut’s Sacred Heart University Debuts Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management
Report: Nadeem Meghji Stepping Down as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate
Meghi’s departure was to spend more time with his family. Continue Reading Report: Nadeem Meghji Stepping Down as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate
Volunteer Job as California Lighthouse Keeper Comes with Free Rodent-Infested Apartment
“The apartments are not rodent-proof. The park will provide traps and cleaning supplies to help mitigate rodent intrusions,” the job description stated. Continue Reading Volunteer Job as California Lighthouse Keeper Comes with Free Rodent-Infested Apartment
Global Mobile Home Market Predicted to Reach Nearly $17 Billion by 2031
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to continue as a key growth area thanks to government initiatives. Continue Reading Global Mobile Home Market Predicted to Reach Nearly $17 Billion by 2031
NAR Survey Affirms Strong Levels of Volunteering and Charitable Donations by Realtors
The typical amount of charitable donations by NAR members who donated last year was $1,500. Continue Reading NAR Survey Affirms Strong Levels of Volunteering and Charitable Donations by Realtors
REMAX Co-Founder Gail Liniger Passes Away at 81
Within a year of its launch, REMAX had 42 sales associates. Continue Reading REMAX Co-Founder Gail Liniger Passes Away at 81
Mortgage Rates Record the Barest of Upticks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of Aug. 27, inching up from last week when it averaged 6.65%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record the Barest of Upticks
We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Mortgage lending is safer than it has been in decades. But as credit standards remain tight and fewer moderate-credit borrowers obtain mortgages, John G. Stevens asks whether the industry has become too good at avoiding risk. Continue Reading We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
Nevada led the nation with one foreclosure filing for every 1,703 housing units. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in July
he national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,184. Continue Reading Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in July
Court Blocks HUD from Restructuring Fair Housing Grant Program
“The effect of HUD’s restructure effectively bars the very housing organizations that have been effectuating FHIP’s mission year after year since its enactment,” said Judge Myong Joun. Continue Reading Court Blocks HUD from Restructuring Fair Housing Grant Program
2 Connecticut Office Buildings to be Converted into Multifamily Housing
Last January, the other four buildings within the Merritt 7 office park were sold for $58.5 million. Continue Reading 2 Connecticut Office Buildings to be Converted into Multifamily Housing
Chicago Bears Stadium Update: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Secretly Met with Illinois Lawmakers
“I’m involved in a lot of stadium efforts,” Goodell said. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Stadium Update: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Secretly Met with Illinois Lawmakers











