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California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

Andris Pukke was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction of justice on July 10. Continue Reading California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam

Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased During Q2

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding reached $4.88 trillion by the end of the second quarter, an increase of $47.1 billion (1%) from the first quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Multifamily mortgage debt...

Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025

Prior to joining Zeman Homes last June, Bailey spent over a decade with Equity Lifestyle Properties. Continue Reading Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes

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Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

During July, homes marketed as fixer-uppers came with a median list price tag of just $200,000, which is 54% below the $436,250 median for all single-family homes. Continue Reading Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes

Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The plaintiff, who was not publicly identified, is seeking class-action status for the lawsuit that will include financial compensation of up to $25,000 a person. Continue Reading Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices

Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project

by Phil Hall | Sep 23, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The judge ruled the developers behind the project, were “likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction.” Continue Reading Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project

New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month

by Phil Hall | Feb 24, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Median sales prices swelled by 10.5% to $420,000 from $380,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month

Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market

by Phil Hall | Feb 24, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The only notable change to occur was an uptick in the listings and buyers for the ultra-luxury real estate markets. Continue Reading Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market

American Developer Shot to Death at His Luxury Project in Belize

by Phil Hall | Feb 24, 2025 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

An American real estate developer was shot to death on Friday at his luxury project in Belize. Boris Mannsfeld, 56, was found dead from a gunshot to the back of his neck at the Cocoplum Villas in Maya Beach with his personal belongings intact, including his wallet...