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NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025

Juan Valoy was not a licensed broker and did not have permission from the apartments’ owners to show their residences. Continue Reading NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000

K&B Plaza, Historic New Orleans Office Complex, Listed for $11.4 Million

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025

The sale will also encompass a 44,000-square-foot surface parking lot with 142 spaces and 65 underground parking spaces. Continue Reading K&B Plaza, Historic New Orleans Office Complex, Listed for $11.4 Million

Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025

Holding a special session does not guarantee that any legislation would pass. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief

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FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The FHFA made the announcement of the withdrawals in the Federal Register, stating it no longer planned to issue final rules for the proposals. Continue Reading FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules

One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The typical home that sold in August went for 3.8% less than its original asking price—the steepest discount for that month since 2019. Continue Reading One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price

Toronto Home Sales and Listings Rise While Prices Drop

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A rate cut by the Bank of Canada was credited with the new activity. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Listings Rise While Prices Drop

CMBS Delinquency Rate Up in March

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Last month, the overall delinquent balance was $39.3 billion, up from $36 billion in February. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up in March

Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Nearly two-thirds of transactions (64.2%) were closed for less than their original list price. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price

HGTV Launches Smart Home 2025 Sweepstakes with San Antonio Residence as Grand Prize

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

“The HGTV Smart Home inspires viewers with clever solutions that will enhance their lives and elevate their homes,” said Loren Ruch, head of content at HGTV. Continue Reading HGTV Launches Smart Home 2025 Sweepstakes with San Antonio Residence as Grand Prize

New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Upon completion – which is scheduled for the 2027 academic year – Theory Ithaca will be comprised of 371 units and 518 beds. Continue Reading New Apartment Development to be Built Near Cornell University