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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced it is allocating $120 million for its 2026 affordable housing programs. The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development...

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs

by Phil Hall | Feb 26, 2026

The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development and rehabilitation, and legal assistance for property owners. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs

MCB Real Estate Makes New Acquisition Offer for Whitestone REIT

by Phil Hall | Nov 4, 2025

MCB Real Estate, a Baltimore-headquartered commercial real estate developer and investment management firm, is renewing its’ attempts to acquire Houston-based Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) by offering to purchase all the outstanding Whitestone shares for $15.20 per...

LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction

by Phil Hall | Nov 3, 2025

A Los Angeles mansion that was briefly the most US expensive home listed for sale is scheduled to be sold in a foreclosure auction. The Wall Street Journal reports the 8.5-acre Casa Encantada, which made headlines in 2023 with an audacious $250 million listing price,...

CMBS Delinquency Rate Surges to 7.46%

by Phil Hall | Nov 3, 2025

The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) surged by 23 basis points in October to 7.46%, according to new data from Trepp Inc. One year ago, the delinquency rate was at 5.98%, a difference of 148 basis points. Last month, the overall...

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DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire

by Phil Hall | Nov 3, 2025

The brokerage has focused on the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland since 2011. Continue Reading DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire

ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million

by Phil Hall | Nov 3, 2025

“This acquisition positions ECGI to bridge the gap between traditional mortgage lending and next-generation financial technology,” said Jamie Steigerwald, president of ECGI Holdings. Continue Reading ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million

Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio

by Phil Hall | Nov 3, 2025

“We expect these acquisitions to be highly desirable homeownership options that will also add value for unitholders,” said President and CEO Kurt Keeney. Continue Reading Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio

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New REIT Focuses on Historic Harlem Apartment Building

Nov 26, 2024

The REIT is focused on the 10-unit property at 422 St. Nicholas Avenue built in 1932. Continue Reading New REIT Focuses on Historic Harlem Apartment Building

Josh Lloyd Named Chief Operating Officer at Guardian

Nov 26, 2024

Lloyd was previously executive vice president at Wood Partners. Continue Reading Josh Lloyd Named Chief Operating Officer at Guardian

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

Nov 26, 2024

New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with a 7.5% increase in September. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up 3.9% in September

British Columbia Home Sales Up 33.5% Year-Over-Year

Nov 26, 2024

The average multiple listing service price for October was $970,845. Continue Reading British Columbia Home Sales Up 33.5% Year-Over-Year

GSEs Publish Underserved Markets Plans for Next 4 Years

Nov 26, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has published plans to extend housing access in rural underserved markets, enhance their support for...