Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain

by Phil Hall | Dec 8, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The town of Orange, Connecticut, has enacted a ban on short-term Airbnb-type rentals lasting less than 30 days in residential areas. WFSB reports the Planning and Zoning Committee amended its zoning regulations following complaints from neighbors about loud and wild...

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5

by Phil Hall | Dec 5, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Hits and Misses, Industry Updates, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Dec. 1-5. Miss: A Boston Debacle....

United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’

by Phil Hall | Dec 5, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mat Ishbia, the CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage (NYSE: UWMC), voiced his support for the 50-year mortgage floated by President Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte while praising them for concern and support of the housing market. In a video...

Owner of Minnesota Lodge Resort Charged with Torching the Property

by Phil Hall | Dec 5, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The owner of a historic lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota has been arrested for starting the February 2024 fire that destroyed the property. Located along Lake Superior, Lutsen Resort dated back to 1885 and was promoted as Minnesota’s oldest resort. The New York Post...

Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. Buys Chicago-Area Retail Plaza for $60 Million

by Phil Hall | Dec 5, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The New York City-based real estate investment firm Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. has acquired Orland Park Place, a retail plaza in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park, Illinois, for $60 million. The 600,000-square-foot shopping destination features retailers such as...