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625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2025

Delivery is planned for the 2027-2028 academic year. Continue Reading 625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University

Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2025

Swalwell also accused Pulte of violating the Privacy Act of 1974, which forbids federal agencies from making unauthorized public disclosures of sensitive information relating to an individual. Continue Reading Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations

New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2025

Chicago, New York and Boston reported the highest year-over-year gains with year-over-year price increases of 5.5%, 5.2% and 4.1%, respectively. Continue Reading New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices

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Alabama Home Sales Down During October

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The state’s median sales price was $253,201, up by 7.6% from September and by 19.7% from October 2024. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Down During October

Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

October’s foreclosure starts slowed by 9.8% from the prior month, but the foreclosure inventory was up by 37,000 (19%) year-over-year, Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year

Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026

by Phil Hall | Nov 25, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026

NYC Median Rent Up 5.4% from Last Year

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

Smaller apartments recorded the greatest rent gains with a 6.0% year-over-year spike to $3,581, Continue Reading NYC Median Rent Up 5.4% from Last Year

Canadian Home Sales at 4-Year High for the Month of September

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

The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $676,154 in September, up 0.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales at 4-Year High for the Month of September

Fathom Holdings Acquires Start Real Estate

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

The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Fathom Holdings Acquires Start Real Estate

New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September

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

The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September

FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030

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

Public input can be submitted through the agency’s website by Nov. 5. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030

Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!

by Phil Hall | Oct 15, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Two-thirds of survey respondents believe it is the government’s job to require sales disclosures that house is haunted. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!

California Home Sales Rebounded in September

by Phil Hall | Oct 15, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

In September, California’s median home price fell 1.7% to $883,640, down from $899,130 in August. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in September