Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge

by Phil Hall | Nov 19, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Real estate firms have overwhelmingly cited housing affordability as their greatest challenge, according to the 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The new report found 56% of real estate firms identifying housing...

Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB

by Phil Hall | Nov 19, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has been nominated by the White House to become the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The agency’s leadership position has been vacant since the start...

NAR Supports Texas Sen. Cornyn’s Re-Election Bid

by Phil Hall | Nov 19, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC), the political arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has endorsed Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) for re-election in 2026. According to the Odessa American, RPAC’s endorsement came at the recommendation of the...

Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’

by Phil Hall | Nov 19, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pledged to veto any proposed legislation that limits property tax relief to seniors only. In a posting on X, DeSantis responded to an article that advocated having millennials and Gen Zers to shoulder the burden of property taxes while...

ARH Global Advisors Launches Real Estate Brokerage Division Serving NYC and Beverly Hills

by Phil Hall | Nov 19, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

ARH Global Advisors LLC, a New York City-based multidisciplinary advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and global investors, has launched ARH Real Estate Group LLC, a real estate brokerage service arm operating in New York City and Beverly...