Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

President Trump has launched a new line of attack against the Federal Reserve by questioning the legitimacy of President Biden’s appointments to the central bank’s leadership. CNBC reports Trump insinuated that Biden’s Fed appointees were void because they were signed...

FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 13 property management software providers that said their products may be running afoul of the law if they hinder the flow of accurate pricing information in rental listings. “Available information suggests...

Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 35,651 residential properties had foreclosure filings during November, according to data from ATTOM. This level of activity is down by 3% from October but is also up by 21% from November 2024. Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure...

South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

South Dakota is the latest state to tackle the question of rising property taxes, with a new conflict arising between its governor and legislators on how to achieve that goal. Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years....

Provident Industrial Buys 27 Acres in Phoenix for New Industrial Park

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Provident Industrial, a division of Dallas-based Provident, has acquired 27 acres in Phoenix for the development of Aldea Exchange, a three-building Class A industrial park. According to the company Aldea Exchange will be located in the center of the 101 Corridor...