Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced that it will develop Wrenly, a 214-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Newnan, Georgia. The 28.6-acre community will include six residential buildings in one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations, with units...

Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Prudent Growth Partners LLC, a North Carolina-based private equity real estate firm, has completed its $5.75 million acquisition of Baker Cypress Marketplace, a 47,364-square-foot retail center in Houston. Baker Cypress enjoys 94% occupancy, featuring 10 tenants with...

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025 | A Phil Hall Op-Ed, Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Houses of worship are very special pieces of real estate. Whether they are grand works of architecture or small storefront settings, they offer a place where like-minded people can gather to give thanks and seek comfort and wisdom from their faith....

Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The ​seasonally adjusted ‌annualized ‍rate of Canadian housing starts in November was up 9.4% in November (254,058 units) compared to October (232,245 units), according to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The year-to-date total was 219,077...

HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Inspector General has begun to audit the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) on how it verifies residents’ immigration status and criminal backgrounds. According to documents and reviewed by the Chicago...