Christie’s International Real Estate Opens Abu Dhabi Agency

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2026 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Christie’s International Real Estate has expanded its Middle East presence into Abu Dhabi. This marks the third location in the United Arab Emirates for the company, which has a presence in Dubai and Ra Al Khaimah. The new agency, Christie’s International...

America Needs More Homes. Builders Are Being Given Reasons to Build Fewer

by John G. Stevens | Aug 25, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

For several years now, nearly every serious discussion about housing affordability has eventually arrived at the same conclusion: America needs more homes. I don’t disagree with that conclusion. What bothers me is how often we stop the conversation there, as...

Illinois Home Sales Up Slightly, Chicago Sales in Decline

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Illinois recorded a total of 13,503 homes sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in July, a 0.8% uptick from the 13,390 sold one year before. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 22,363 homes available for sale statewide last month were 4.7%...

CrossCountry Mortgage Completes Acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp.

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

CrossCountry Mortgage LLC (CCM) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a mortgage servicing rights-focused real estate investment trust. Going forward, Two Harbors will become a privately held subsidiary of CCM,...

New Data Reports Highlight Continued Home Price Acceleration

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Two new data reports have affirmed the continuation of year-over-year home price acceleration. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported a 1.5% annual gain in June, up from a 1.2% rise in the previous month. The 10-City Composite...