Denver Housing Authority Fires CEO

by Phil Hall | Jun 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Denver Housing Authority (DHA), the city’s public housing agency, fired CEO Joaquín Cintrón Vega. The Denverite reports Cintrón Vega’s employment was terminated during a May 28 meeting after he was placed on administrative leave two weeks earlier. Board of...

Mortgage Rates Down Slightly

by Phil Hall | Jun 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates declined in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.53%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.85%. The...

Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin

by Phil Hall | Jun 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. (NASDAQ: BETR) has partnered with Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) to announce the funding of the first Fannie Mae-approved mortgage backed by Bitcoin. The companies announced the loan was transacted in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by a married...

Are Buyers Willing to Overlook Property and Neighborhood Flaws Just to Get a Home?

by Phil Hall | Jun 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new survey has found more than three-quarters of Americans are willing to buy a home even if the property or the surrounding area is less than desirable. The survey of 1,000 adults by Clever Real Estate found 57% of respondents would not consider mold to be a...

Missouri Realtors Oppose Initiative to Replace State Income Tax with Increased Sales Taxes

by Phil Hall | Jun 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR) has entered the political fray over a proposal that would end the state income tax and replace it with higher sales taxes. The Missouri Independent reports the MAR donated $1.9 million to the campaign opposing Amendment 5,...