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Miami Activist Sues to Block Transfer of Land for Future Trump Presidential Library

by Phil Hall | Oct 7, 2025

Neither Miami Dade College nor the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis offered an immediate comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Miami Activist Sues to Block Transfer of Land for Future Trump Presidential Library

Placemakr Expands into Arizona Market with Pop-Up Phoenix Property

by Phil Hall | Oct 7, 2025

“We’re excited to be making our debut in Phoenix and continuing to grow across the Southwest,” said Jason Fudin, CEO and co-founder of Placemakr. Continue Reading Placemakr Expands into Arizona Market with Pop-Up Phoenix Property

Tenants’ Rights Group Organization Seeks Rent Freeze in Quebec

by Phil Hall | Oct 7, 2025

RCLALQ is also calling for an absolute cap on annual rent increases. Continue Reading Tenants’ Rights Group Organization Seeks Rent Freeze in Quebec

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Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025

by Phil Hall | Oct 7, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The top five states for all-cash sales were Mississippi (49.6%), Montana (46.0%), Idaho (45.0%), Hawaii (44.9%), and Maine (44.4%). Continue Reading Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025

California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike

by Phil Hall | Oct 7, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

If approved, the new rates would take at customers’ next renewal date after April 1, 2026. Continue Reading California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike

Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud

by Phil Hall | Oct 7, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Elizabeth Yusi has been with the Department of Justice for 18 years and has been a US Assistant Attorney for the last 10 years. Continue Reading Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud

Peakline Real Estate Funds Unveils New Fund Aimed at BTR Market

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The fund will target select upscale suburban markets throughout the Southwest, Mountain West, and Midwest. Continue Reading Peakline Real Estate Funds Unveils New Fund Aimed at BTR Market

Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The new platform will roll out to existing Luxury Presence customers over the next three weeks. Continue Reading Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub

Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Paquin is a broker and co-owner of the Via Capitale Partenaires brokerage. Continue Reading Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association

Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%

Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Delaware led the nation in 2024 with a 38.6% rise in median down payments Continue Reading Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases

Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The property is currently 70% occupied, which the company noted was below the submarket average of 98%. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million

Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Alvarado first joined Newmark in 2015 as executive vice president and Boston market leader. Continue Reading Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer

New Task Force to Investigate Potential Fraud in Addressing LA-Area Homelessness

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

US Attorney Bill Essayli has launched the Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption involving funds allocated for addressing homelessness in the seven counties within the jurisdiction of the Central District of...