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Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%

by Phil Hall | Sep 17, 2025

Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%

Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability

Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

The year-to-date total was 156,283, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August

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Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

It is unclear when the administration would take the matter to the Supreme Court. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court

Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve and sustain homeownership. Continue Reading Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO

When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay

by John G. Stevens | Sep 16, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, Uncategorized, WRE News Exclusive

It’s time to demand smarter regulation that protects families, encourages innovation, and keeps the American dream alive for the next generation. Continue Reading When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay

NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series

by Phil Hall | Jan 30, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The new season offers unscripted stories following homebuyers in New York and Connecticut. Continue Reading NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series

Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%

by Phil Hall | Jan 30, 2025 | Market Snapshot, Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Jan. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%

Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December

by Phil Hall | Jan 30, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

This follows four straight months of sales gains. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December

Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Defund the CFPB Act

by Phil Hall | Jan 30, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX). Continue Reading Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Defund the CFPB Act