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Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1

by Phil Hall | Mar 26, 2026

California’s Los Angeles County was the least affordable market in ATTOM’s report. Continue Reading Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1

Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages

by Phil Hall | Mar 26, 2026

The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages

FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James

by Phil Hall | Mar 26, 2026

The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James

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DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing

by Phil Hall | Mar 26, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

“The entire thing needs to be gutted on the inside,” said Hossein Fateh, Dalian Development’s founder and CEO. Continue Reading DC Office Building Sold for $24 Million, Will Become Rental Housing

RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit

by Phil Hall | Mar 26, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The settlement does not require the company to admit liability. Continue Reading RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit

Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director

by Phil Hall | Mar 26, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

“He’s exactly the kind of leader you want in the room when you’re rebuilding housing finance,” said Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better. Continue Reading Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director

Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December

by Phil Hall | Jan 8, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December

Leadership Shift Announced at Toll Brothers

by Phil Hall | Jan 8, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Scott D. Stowell, lead independent director of Toll Brothers, said the succession plan demonstrated both the company’s “deep talent bench.” Continue Reading Leadership Shift Announced at Toll Brothers

Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Single-Family BTR Community in Austin

by Phil Hall | Jan 8, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on its latest Texas development: Amavi Northwest Austin, a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Northwest Austin/Round Rock metropolitan area. The gated, pet-friendly community will feature 144 three- and...