Studio Home Launches National Franchise Platform

by Phil Hall | May 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Studio Home, the Boulder, Colorado-headquartered provider of prefabricated housing and panelized construction, announced plans to launch a national franchise platform. The company specializes in backyard Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), tiny homes, one-room studios...

CommLoan Adds Land and Build-to-Rent Financing to Platform

by Phil Hall | May 5, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

CommLoan, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based commercial real estate lending fintech, has expanded its platform to support land and build-to-rent (BTR) financing. The company stated that demand for both land and BTR financing has increased amid housing supply constraints....

Poll: 30% of Illinois Residents Say ‘It’s Not Important’ if the Bears Move to an Indiana Stadium

by Phil Hall | May 5, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

While the drama over the future home of the Chicago Bears continues to unwind, a new survey finds Illinois residents are divided over whether the football team should build their new stadium in the state or move to a new stadium in neighboring Indiana. National Public...

California Takes Action Against State Farm Over Handling of LA Wildfire Claims

by Phil Hall | May 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The California Department of Insurance has launched an enforcement action against State Farm General Insurance Company after an investigation revealed the company’s mishandling of claims filed by survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. According to the...

Historic California Hotel Acquired by Native American Tribe

by Phil Hall | May 5, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A California hotel that can trace its operations back 150 years ago has been sold to a Native American tribe. The 238-room Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside was purchased by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in Highland. The federally recognized tribe’s San...