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Wan Bridge Unveils Plans for Dallas-Area Rental Home Community
Frontera Shores will offer a selection of two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans ranging from approximately 1,280 to 1,880 square feet. Continue Reading Wan Bridge Unveils Plans for Dallas-Area Rental Home Community
FHFA Offers Home Insurance Rule Updates to ‘Fix Expensive, Stupid Biden-Era Requirements’
“Thanks to President Trump’s landslide victory, we are replacing a disruptive and expensive Biden insurance mandate with commonsense policies for today’s market,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading FHFA Offers Home Insurance Rule Updates to ‘Fix Expensive, Stupid Biden-Era Requirements’
REMAX: Homes Sold Faster During February Amid Fewer New Listings
“With spring on the horizon, we started to see the market regain some momentum, particularly in how quickly homes are selling,” said Chris Lim, president of REMAX. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sold Faster During February Amid Fewer New Listings
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Walton Global Debuts US Land Fund for International Investors
The fund has been certified as Shariah-compliant by Masryef Advisory. Continue Reading Walton Global Debuts US Land Fund for International Investors
Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Pullback in Refinancing
“Purchase applications remained steady despite the higher rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Pullback in Refinancing
Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
The CHA has been without a CEO for the past 16 months. Continue Reading Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
Median Luxury Home Sale Price Reaches $1.31 Million
While active listings of luxury homes for sale increased 5.6% year-over-year in December, that marked the slowest growth since April. Continue Reading Median Luxury Home Sale Price Reaches $1.31 Million
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes
Stitt offered no details on how long his proposed freeze would stay in place or how the state would replace the revenue lost by a property tax freeze. Continue Reading Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes
Q4 2025 Report: 44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich
A total of 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a data report from ATTOM. This is down from 46.1% in the third quarter and further down from the recent peak of 49.2% in the second quarter of...
CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises to 7.47%
The lodging sector’s delinquency rate recorded the largest decline of the month, falling 105 basis points to 5.56%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises to 7.47%
Australia’s Central Bank Approves First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years
Jim Chalmers, Australia’s treasurer, acknowledged the rate hike “will be difficult news for millions of Australians.” Continue Reading Australia’s Central Bank Approves First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years
11North Partners Hires Ekta Patel as Chief Operating Officer
She joins 11North from Bain Capital Real Estate, where she was a director on the company’s real estate team. Continue Reading 11North Partners Hires Ekta Patel as Chief Operating Officer
Billie Eilish Gets Roasted Online for ‘Stolen Land’ Comment at Grammy Awards
“Oh, gee, this ‘stolen land’ nonsense again?” quipped Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Continue Reading Billie Eilish Gets Roasted Online for ‘Stolen Land’ Comment at Grammy Awards
Tampa Bay Rays Offer to Pay for Half of Proposed New Stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to cover at least half of the cost for the proposed stadium to be constructed on the site of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus. The team’s offer is part of a document titled “Update on Tampa Bay Rays Ballpark Discussions” that was...
Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes
Both Roberta Leigh Dawson and Edward Fitzgerald pled guilty last September. Continue Reading Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes
Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026
As of Sept. 30, 2025, Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust reported total assets of $261.1 million and total deposits of $212.1 million. Continue Reading Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026
