Groupe HD Plans 30-Story Residential Project in Downtown Montreal

by Phil Hall | Apr 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Groupe HD, a Quebec-based real estate investment, development, construction, and management firm, has announced plans for a new residential project in downtown Montreal on the site of the former YWCA building. According to the company, the project includes the...

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 20-24

by Phil Hall | Apr 24, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Hits and Misses, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Tampa Bay Rays demand $1 billion for their new stadium, two pairs of regional realtors’ groups merge, and starter homes lose their appeal. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of April 20-24. Miss: Cough Up $1...

Virginia Home Sales Up Nearly 9%

by Phil Hall | Apr 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 8,388 homes were sold in Virginia during March, an increase of 679 sales compared to last year, an 8.8% gain. This marks the third consecutive month of year‑over‑year growth. March sales also rose 27.5% from February, while year-to-date sales were up by...

MRED Takes Private Listing Network National with Boost by Compass

by Phil Hall | Apr 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) announced to nationwide expansion of its MLS service, including the Private Listing Network (PLN), to any licensed agent. MRED also announced that Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) became the first brokerage to provide its...

Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A former Illinois contractor avoided prison time when a judge sentenced him to three years of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and a $9,500 fine for his role in a bank fraud scheme involving straw buyers and overvalued properties. The Belleville...