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Kennedy Wilson Acquires Toll Brothers’ Apartment Living Platform for $347 Million

by Phil Hall | Sep 18, 2025

The Toll Brothers Apartment Living management team and workforce will remain in place. Continue Reading Kennedy Wilson Acquires Toll Brothers’ Apartment Living Platform for $347 Million

Federal Reserve Enacts First Rate Cut of the Year

by Phil Hall | Sep 17, 2025

Only Stephen Miran, dissented by seeking a half-percentage point rate cut. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Enacts First Rate Cut of the Year

California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026

by Phil Hall | Sep 17, 2025

Housing supply in 2026 is forecast to show continued improvement and remain near pre-pandemic levels, with active listings up by nearly 10% amid improving market conditions. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026

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Keller Williams Furthers European Presence with Hungarian Franchise

by Phil Hall | Sep 17, 2025 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

“We are proud to celebrate KW Hungary joining our Keller Williams Worldwide Family,” said William E. Soteroff, president of Keller Williams Worldwide. Continue Reading Keller Williams Furthers European Presence with Hungarian Franchise

Kentucky Home Sales and Prices in August Decline

by Phil Hall | Sep 17, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The total sales volume of $1.46 billion was down 6.95% month-over-month and up 8.6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales and Prices in August Decline

South Dakota Task Force Seeks Public Input on Property Tax Relief

by Phil Hall | Sep 17, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force will meet on Sept. 22 at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. Continue Reading South Dakota Task Force Seeks Public Input on Property Tax Relief

Senate Confirms Scott Turner as HUD Secretary

by Phil Hall | Feb 5, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The 52-year-old Turner is the first HUD Secretary who comes from a private sector real estate background. Continue Reading Senate Confirms Scott Turner as HUD Secretary

Texas-Based MLS to Enable Non-Realtor Access

by Phil Hall | Feb 5, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

NAR did not immediately comment on Unlock MLS’ announcement. Continue Reading Texas-Based MLS to Enable Non-Realtor Access

Bargain Hunt Begins Going-Out-of-Business Sales at All 92 Stores

by Phil Hall | Feb 5, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

All the merchandise in the stores is on sale at up to 40% off. Continue Reading Bargain Hunt Begins Going-Out-of-Business Sales at All 92 Stores

Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up

by Phil Hall | Feb 5, 2025 | Market Snapshot, Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 39.0% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up