JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services

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

Chicago-based JLL (NYSE: JLL) has appointed Mark Kreisman as its new global division president for the financial services division. In his new role, Kreisman will oversee a global portfolio of approximately one billion square feet, guiding banking, financial services,...

Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?

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

There are affluent neighborhoods, then there are very wealthy neighborhoods, and then there is a Cape Cod locality where nearly all active listings carry prices starting in the seven-digit range. According to data from Realtor.com, Nantucket, Massachusetts, has the...

Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

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

Tonya Truitt, a Texas woman accused of deed fraud, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after entering a guilty plea. Fox 44 News reports Truitt’s chicanery was uncovered by the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office in September 2025 after a homeowner reported a land parcel...

META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami

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

META Development has broken ground on OPUS Coconut Grove, its new boutique luxury residence in Miami. OPUS encompasses 12 residences and two penthouses that residences begin at approximately 1,900 square feet, with expansive layouts and corner units featuring...

Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%

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

Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending April 3, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dipped by 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...