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.
FSBO.com Begins Beta Launch of Offer-to-Contract Technology
PACT is designed to accommodate transactions involving represented and unrepresented buyers and sellers alike. Continue Reading FSBO.com Begins Beta Launch of Offer-to-Contract Technology
Lennar Corp. Debuts New Community in Alabama
Pricing starts in the $200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Corp. Debuts New Community in Alabama
Bryan Hunt Named CFO at Liberty Military Housing
Hunt previously served as CFO for Sierra Pacific Properties Inc., Accord Group Holdings LLC and WinnResidential. Continue Reading Bryan Hunt Named CFO at Liberty Military Housing
Additional Reading: Realtor Tools & Insights
Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case
“This is what she did for a living” said Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Amber Moore. Continue Reading Serial Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years in Texas Fraud Case
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rises to 6.71%, Highest Level in Over a Year
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.50% last year at this time. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Rises to 6.71%, Highest Level in Over a Year
Wil W. Osborn to Become Chief Executive at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Osborn will succeed Kristina K. Williams, who announced in January her intention to retire after leading the bank since January 2020. Continue Reading Wil W. Osborn to Become Chief Executive at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Cash Purchases for Homebuying Decline Amid Stabilizing Market
Among states, Mississippi (47.2%), Montana (45.9%), New Mexico (43.8%), Missouri (42.0%) and Florida (41.3%) posted the highest cash shares. Continue Reading Cash Purchases for Homebuying Decline Amid Stabilizing Market
Utah Lawmakers Consider Overriding Local Zoning Rules to Enable Smaller Home Construction
The new bill would also create pre-approved housing plans designed to streamline city approvals and permitting. Continue Reading Utah Lawmakers Consider Overriding Local Zoning Rules to Enable Smaller Home Construction
CFPB to Stop Publishing Consumer Complaints Against Financial Services Companies
The agency claimed these consumer-submitted complaints were often confusing and contained misleading data. Continue Reading CFPB to Stop Publishing Consumer Complaints Against Financial Services Companies
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Cancel FBI HQ Move to Maryland
The FBI spokesperson said the agency “will continue the best course of action to meet the needs of law enforcement.” Continue Reading Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Cancel FBI HQ Move to Maryland
FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List
The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for his capture. Continue Reading FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List
Florida Home Sales Achieve 11th Straight Month of Year-Over-Year Gains
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $425,000, up 3.7% compared to July 2025. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Achieve 11th Straight Month of Year-Over-Year Gains
Cherokee Nation Bans Hyperscale Data Center Development on Tribal Land
The report polled 1,593 Cherokee Nation residents and found nearly two-thirds (64%) were opposed to the construction of the facilities on tribal land. Continue Reading Cherokee Nation Bans Hyperscale Data Center Development on Tribal Land
Tri Pointe Homes to Launch Sales at New North Carolina Townhome Community
The community will feature 134 two-story townhomes. Continue Reading Tri Pointe Homes to Launch Sales at New North Carolina Townhome Community
Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
The national median asking rent for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros was $1,695 in July, down $24 or 1.4% from one year before. Continue Reading Report: Renting a Starter Home is Cheaper Than Buying in the 50 Largest Metro Areas
Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
The Winnie data is now available on Redfin’s desktop and mobile websites and will be available in the Redfin app in September. Continue Reading Redfin Listings Now Include Local Childcare Information
Recent Posts
Report: FHFA Director Pulte Scrutinized Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Mor…- Mortgage Rates Push Higher to 7.15% as Borrowing Costs Keep Squeezing Buyer…
- Oregon Contractor Pleads Guilty After Property Owners Paid $850,000 for Tow…
- Bow River Lands $53.9 Million Fannie Mae Loan for 456-Unit Texas Apartment …
- Fannie Mae Loan-Document Changes Take Effect for New Multifamily Commitment…
