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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump Takes Another Look at Affordable Homeownership
Is affordable homeownership a serious concern of the White House? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump Takes Another Look at Affordable Homeownership
Florida Legislature Session Ends Without Property Tax Relief Proposal
Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to call for a special session. Continue Reading Florida Legislature Session Ends Without Property Tax Relief Proposal
Beachwold Residential Acquires Connecticut Multifamily Complex for $78 Million
The complex was roughly 85% occupied at the time of the sale. Continue Reading Beachwold Residential Acquires Connecticut Multifamily Complex for $78 Million
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California State Parks Sues Alarm Company Over Bidwell Mansion Fire
The department is seeking $38 million in damages. Continue Reading California State Parks Sues Alarm Company Over Bidwell Mansion Fire
Report: FHFA’s Bill Pulte Receives Security Detail from Dept. of Health and Human Services
The FHFA is an independent agency not connected to an Executive Branch department. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Bill Pulte Receives Security Detail from Dept. of Health and Human Services
Dream Finders Homes Named Official Home Builder of the Tampa Bay Rays
Dream Finders Homes will also be featured as the Official Home Builder of the Tampa Bay Rowdies, the professional soccer team owned by the Rays. Continue Reading Dream Finders Homes Named Official Home Builder of the Tampa Bay Rays
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
“Our preference is to use carrots, but sticks are on the table,” Pulte said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
Prior to joining Inland Investments, Fries was head of investment products and partner solutions at Cetera Financial Group. Continue Reading Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
Ahmad Al-Dahle Joins Airbnb as Chief Technology Officer
Al-Dahle joins Airbnb from Meta, where he was vice president and head of the Generative AI group. Continue Reading Ahmad Al-Dahle Joins Airbnb as Chief Technology Officer
Glenn Kelman to Step Down as Redfin CEO
“My last day in the office is on January 16,” Kelman stated. Continue Reading Glenn Kelman to Step Down as Redfin CEO
Quebec Home Sales Up 8% During 2025
Quebec recorded 97,214 residential property sales in 2025, an increase of 8% over 2024. According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), 2025 marked the province’s third-best year on record for sales after 2020 and 2021. All three...
Trump Renews Powell Attacks: ‘He Either is Incompetent or He’s Crooked’
In December, Trump stated that he was “thinking about bringing a suit against Powell for incompetence.” Continue Reading Trump Renews Powell Attacks: ‘He Either is Incompetent or He’s Crooked’
Vanderbilt University to Expand Presence into San Francisco
Nashville-headquartered Vanderbilt University announced plans to establish an academic presence in San Francisco through the acquisition of the campus of the California College of the Arts (CCA). The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. CCA is planning to...












