Sanders and AOC Seek Moratorium on AI Data Center Construction

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) have introduced legislation designed to halt construction on AI data centers, claiming they are a threat to democracy and humanity. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act would...

Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The national median mortgage payment during February was $2,061. down $9 from January and down by $144 (6.5%) from one year earlier. According to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), last month’s national median mortgage payment for conventional loan...

238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Winchester Partners, a joint venture between the developers LMXD and Twining Properties, has announced the opening of The Winston, a 283-unit mixed-income apartment building in New Haven, Connecticut. The five-story building as 57 units, or 20% of the residences, set...

‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry: Fannie-Freddie IPO Not Happening Until at Least 2027

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Trump administration’s planned initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will not occur this year, according to Michael Burry, the investor and hedge fund manager who gained prominence from the book and film “The Big...

Escrow Abuse in the Spotlight: What the McKenna Case Means for Real Estate Professionals

by Nathan S. Pierce | Mar 26, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, Uncategorized

The recent sentencing of New York real estate attorney Bryan McKenna is more than just another fraud headline—it’s a cautionary story that hits directly at the core of the real estate industry: trust in escrow and fiduciary responsibility. The Case, Simplified...