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Mattamy Homes Acquires 76-Acre South Carolina Site for New Community

The homebuilder Mattamy Homes has acquired a 76–acre site in Fort Mill, South Carolina for the new Williams Reserve community. The land purchase, which closed in late February for $13 million, will support the development of 193 homes across three villages. Williams...

Mattamy Homes Acquires 76-Acre South Carolina Site for New Community

by Phil Hall | Mar 9, 2026

Site work for Williams Reserve is expected to begin in late summer. Continue Reading Mattamy Homes Acquires 76-Acre South Carolina Site for New Community

Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

A joint venture between multifamily developer Wood Partners and real estate investment manager Clarion Partners officially broke ground on Alta Metro Center in Aurora, Colorado. The 365-unit project encompasses a quartet of four-story buildings featuring a mix of...

MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

MISMO, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, has hired Amy Moses as vice president of strategic growth. In this role, Moses will lead MISMO’s growth and revenue strategy, drive expanded industry engagement, and cultivate strategic partnerships...

UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC), the parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is acquiring Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a real estate investment trust, in an all-stock transaction for $1.3 billion. Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest...

News & Current Events

Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%

Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...

Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike

by Phil Hall | Dec 17, 2025

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...