Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again

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

Mortgage application activity was mostly lethargic for the week ending July 3, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 2.2% on a seasonally adjusted...

MTP Joins The Real Brokerage, Launches Midwest Top Producers Brand

by Phil Hall | Jul 8, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) announced that MTP, formerly known as Michigan Top Producers and Indiana Top Producers, has joined the company. MTP brings 105 agents to Real and expands the company’s presence in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. In...

Dream Finders Homes Renews Effort to Acquire Beazer Homes

by Phil Hall | Jul 8, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Dream Finders Homes Inc. (NYSE: DFH) has submitted a revised proposal to Beazer Homes USA Inc. (NYSE: BZH) to acquire all outstanding shares of Beazer in an all-cash transaction for $32.00 per share. According to Dream Finders, this new offer is a nearly 24% increase...

Blake Okland Named Chief Revenue Officer at Berkadia

by Phil Hall | Jul 8, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The commercial real estate firm Berkadia announced the appointment of Blake Okland as chief revenue officer. In his new role, Okland will be responsible for client growth, relationships, and leading the strategic direction of Berkadia’s investment sales and mortgage...

Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated After Support Beams Buckled and Bricks Fell

by Phil Hall | Jul 7, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A 38-story Midtown Manhattan office tower that is being converted to residential housing was evacuated this morning after two support beams on its upper floor buckled and several floors began to sag, causing bricks to fall from the building. According to combined...