Q4 2025 Report: 44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich

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

A total of 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a data report from ATTOM. This is down from 46.1% in the third quarter and further down from the recent peak of 49.2% in the second quarter of...

CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises to 7.47%

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

The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) increased from 7.30% in December to January by 17 basis points to 7.47%, according to new data from Trepp Inc. One year ago, the overall CMBS delinquency rate was 6.56%. “The increase was driven by...

Australia’s Central Bank Approves First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years

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

At a time when other central banks are cutting interest rates, the Reserve Bank of Australia enacted its first rate hike in three years. The central bank increased its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%, noting that Australia’s inflation “picked up...

11North Partners Hires Ekta Patel as Chief Operating Officer

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

The New York City-headquartered real estate investment firm 11North Partners has hired Ekta Patel as chief operating officer. In her new role, Patel will oversee firmwide operations, coordination across asset management, and platform infrastructure, supporting the...

Billie Eilish Gets Roasted Online for ‘Stolen Land’ Comment at Grammy Awards

by Phil Hall | Feb 2, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Singer/songwriter Billie Eilish received a fiery roasting on social media following her Grammy Award acceptance speech last night when she defended the concept of illegal immigration by declaring, “No one is illegal on stolen land.” Leading the X-based mockery of...