Report: Housing Supply Gap Grew to 4.03 Million Homes in 2025

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The housing supply gap reached an estimated 4.03 million homes in 2025, increasing from 3.8 million in 2024, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Last year saw the formation of approximately 1.41 million households, compared with 1.36 million housing...

New Chicago Soccer Stadium Sparks Complaints from Community Groups

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Chicago is weathering a new sports stadium controversy – and, no, it has nothing to do with the Bears. According to combined media reports, a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for later today on the new $750 million stadium for the Chicago Fire, the city’s Major...

Harrison Sitomer Promoted to President at SL Green Realty

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, has promoted Harrison Sitomer to president. Sitomer began his career at SL Green as an intern and rose through the organization, serving in a variety of investment roles before his January 2022...

LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

LGI Homes Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) has expanded its presence in the Seattle market with the grand opening of Meadow Brook, a new community in Puyallup, Washington. Meadow Brook features a collection of 53 three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes ranging from approximately...

FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will phase out their use of the artificial intelligence products offered by Anthropic. In a post to his personal X account, FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced, “U.S....