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LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community

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...

LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026

Meadow Brook features a collection of 53 three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes. Continue Reading LGI Homes Debuts Seattle-Area Community

Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

President Trump made a surprise announcement on Saturday via a Truth Social posting where he floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage. In his post, Trump compared his advocacy for a 50-year mortgage to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s advocacy of a 30-year mortgage...

Francis Ford Coppola Sells Private Island to Cover Losses from Flop Movie

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

Oscar-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has sold his private island in Belize to help pay off the debts he incurred on the box office flop of his epic production “Megalopolis.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coppola received $1.8 million for the sale of...

Report: Trump Wants His Name on New Commanders Stadium

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

President Trump is reportedly pressuring the Washington Commanders to name their planned $3.7 billon stadium in his honor. ESPN, citing coverage from “multiple sources with knowledge of the situation,” reports there has been “back-channel communications” between the...

News & Current Events

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

This is the second time in a year that Wendy’s began closing scores of restaurants. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants

Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

“Credit availability in October rose to its highest level since 2022 as investors broadened their loan offerings over the month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7

by Phil Hall | Nov 7, 2025

Fewer first-time buyers in the housing market, the firing of the FHFA’s inspector general, and the comeback for a historic Salt Lake City theater. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7

Exclusive News

New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities

Dec 12, 2024

Politicians could face fines or criminal charges if they fail to make full disclosures. Continue Reading New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities

European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

Dec 12, 2024

The European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank and Bank of Canada each reduced rates. Continue Reading European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022

Dec 11, 2024

Sun Belt markets saw the most significant declines in median rents, led by Austin (-12.4%), Tampa (-11.3%) and Raleigh (-8.4%). Continue Reading Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022

Study: Most Americans Want to Age in Their Current Homes

Dec 11, 2024

The majority of Americans ages 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, but nearly half expect to relocate due to rising housing costs, according to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey. The new survey polled 3,090 adults from June...