FEATURED REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News provides the top stories for national real estate news. Get the scoop on latest trends, find useful advice and tips for real estate agents and clients, and subscribe for free to receive weekly email updates in your inbox.
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2% in September compared to one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a month-over-month measurement, applications declined by 5%. The MBA estimated new single-family home...
FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has put out a call for public input on its proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030. The agency stated it is seeking ideas and feedback on three strategic goals: the oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the...
Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
With Halloween around the corner, there is more attention being given to haunted houses – and the trick-or-treaters over at Real Estate Witch, an online publication owned by Clever Real Estate, has put out a new survey regarding creepy old residences. According to...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
CCM’s announcement comes months ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s official 2026 announcement. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
Floating Solar PV System to Power Student Housing at Florida School
The 700kW array, developed by D3Energy, spans nearly two acres and includes 1,200 solar modules secured with an advanced anchoring system built for hurricane-force winds. Continue Reading Floating Solar PV System to Power Student Housing at Florida School
Steve Bakke Named EVP/CFO at Postal Realty Trust
Bakke joins Postal Realty Trust from Realty Income Corp., where he most recently served as senior vice president of corporate finance. Continue Reading Steve Bakke Named EVP/CFO at Postal Realty Trust
$48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
All 10 of the homes sold for over $25 million and the top two sold for more than $40 million. Continue Reading $48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
Popular Articles
WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES
Find insights, information, tools, perspectives, and trends written by experts and published exclusively on WRE News.
New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
This endeavor will impact the property record management for 370,000 property deeds representing roughly $240 billion worth of real estate in 70 municipalities. Continue Reading New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Penner is critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom, particularly in his handling of the Los Angeles County wildfires. Continue Reading Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
All four regions recorded a month-over-month loss in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Toby Doeden is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 race. Continue Reading South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
The special session begins June 2. Continue Reading Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
The new platform is structured as an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) program. Continue Reading Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
Texans were also ahead of the nation for buying multi-generational homes. Continue Reading Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
DeSantis: No State Money for Building a New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
“We are not taking your tax dollars to do any stadiums at the state level,” he said. Continue Reading DeSantis: No State Money for Building a New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Schumer declared without statistical evidence that Trump’s initiative would add between $1,800 to $2,800 to annual mortgage costs. Continue Reading Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
ABOUT WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWS
Weekly Real Estate News covers the U.S. real estate and home finance industries and is written for industry professionals. It includes weekly news, trends, analysis and profiles of industry leaders. The publication reaches 1.25 million real estate professionals and offers an unbiased look at the industry’s most important issues. The publication offers subscribers frequent email newsletters and breaking news stories as well as access to the industry’s most experienced thought leaders.
Subscribe to receive updates to your email inbox and follow WRE News on social media today!
