Ground Broken on New 13-Story Toronto Condominium Complex

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Canadian real estate developer By Burnac has broken ground on The Bedford, a new 13-story condominium in the Yorkville-Annex section of Toronto. According to the company, The Bedford will offer hotel-inspired services including 24-hour valet, concierge, and...

Todd Emerson Named President of Harry Norman Realtors

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

HomeServices of America announced the promotion of Todd Emerson to president of its Atlanta-based subsidiary Harry Norman Realtors. Emerson has been with Harry Norman for more than 21 years, most recently as general manager. He succeeds Jenni Bonura, who is stepping...

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates hit their lowest level since September 2022, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01% as of Feb. 19, down from last week when it averaged 6.09%. A year...

Pending Home Sales Dipped in January

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Pending home sales during January dropped by 0.8% from the prior month and by 0.4% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South....

Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Texas real estate investor behind a $69.5 million fraud scheme pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of wire fraud. Devin Ward Elder was the founder and CEO of the San Antonio-based investment firm DJE Texas Management Group LLC, which was formed in March...