Mike Dunleavy Named CEO at Van Metre Companies

by Phil Hall | Jan 29, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Van Metre Companies, a Fairfax, Virginina-based real estate development, construction, and investment firm focused on the Mid-Atlantic region, has promoted Mike Dunleavy to CEO, effective immediately. Dunleavy succeeds Rick Rabil, who is retiring after nearly two...

Federal Reserve Hits Pause Button on Rates

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

After three consecutive rate cuts, the Federal Reserve hit the pause button to keep the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee had two dissenters on the rate decision, with Fed Govs. Stephen I. Miran and Christopher J....

Bright MLS Hires Rajeev Sajja as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Bright MLS, the multiple listing service focused on six Mid-Atlantic states – Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia – and the District of Columbia, has hired Rajeev Sajja as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, a newly created role....

Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Salt Lake City-headquartered affordable housing program Arrive Home has launched New Foundations DPA, a down payment assistance program designed to accommodate borrowers purchasing manufactured homes. New Foundations DPA provides 3.5% down payment assistance on...

MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers

by Phil Hall | Jan 28, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

MegPrime, a financial technology platform, has partnered with the developer and builder Megatel Homes on a digital rewards program designed to help lower housing costs. According to the companies, the program will enable homebuyers who purchase a Megatel Home property...