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Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year

Builder Confidence Holds Steady

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady

FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025

In comparison, President Trump made no mention of the appeals court ruling on his Truth Social page. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook

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Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue

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

The stadium would operate from April to October, with cricket matches occurring in the evenings and on weekends. Continue Reading Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue

FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development

by Phil Hall | Sep 16, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Grant applications are now being accepted through Oct. 3. Continue Reading FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development

Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook; Senate Approves Miran for Temporary Fed Seat

by Phil Hall | Sep 15, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Neither Trump nor Pulte offered an immediate comment on the court’s ruling. Continue Reading Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook; Senate Approves Miran for Temporary Fed Seat

Judge Blocks Trump Temporary Pause on Federal Grant and Loan Programs

by Phil Hall | Jan 29, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A coalition of 23 Democratic state attorneys general said they planned to file a lawsuit to stop the funding freeze. Continue Reading Judge Blocks Trump Temporary Pause on Federal Grant and Loan Programs

Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down

by Phil Hall | Jan 29, 2025 | Market Snapshot, Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Refinance Index was down by 7% from the previous week and was 5% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down

Free Fraud Alerts Now Available for Florida Property Owners

by Phil Hall | Jan 29, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Alerts can be received by phone call, text message or email. Continue Reading Free Fraud Alerts Now Available for Florida Property Owners

Start-Up Brokerage Andrijana Realty Group Debuts in Edmonton

by Phil Hall | Jan 29, 2025 | International Real Estate News, Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The brokerage specializes in new construction homes and select new construction commercial projects. Continue Reading Start-Up Brokerage Andrijana Realty Group Debuts in Edmonton

Bradley Paulsen to Become President of Floor & Decor Holdings

by Phil Hall | Jan 29, 2025 | Market Snapshot, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Paulsen currently serves as CEO, North America for Rentokil Initial plc, a pest control and hygiene and wellbeing services provider. Continue Reading Bradley Paulsen to Become President of Floor & Decor Holdings