Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals

by Phil Hall | Nov 18, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A group of Senate Democrats asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open an investigation into Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to determine whether he misused his authority in making multiple criminal referrals of...

Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026

by Phil Hall | Nov 18, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Minnesota could experience a $1 billion increase in property taxes next year, with statewide levies reaching up to $14.6 billion, an increase of 6.9% from 2025. Final property taxes will be determined by the end of the year, and it would be the highest increase of...

Report: Chicago Property Taxes See Largest Hike in 30 Years

by Phil Hall | Nov 18, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new study released by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office has determined Chicago homeowners are facing the largest property tax jump in three decades. WLS reports the city’s predominantly Black and Hispanic communities will be hit the hardest with the property tax...

University of Arizona Snags $60 Million Deal for Stadium Naming Rights

by Phil Hall | Nov 18, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The University of Arizona has signed a $60 million stadium naming rights deal with Casino Del Sol, creating a new record in Big 12 Conference history. SportsPro.com reports the naming rights partnership includes new exterior and interior branding, field logos and...

SIOR Inducts Officers for 2025-2026 Term

by Phil Hall | Nov 18, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), the global commercial real estate organization for industrial and office brokers, inducted its 2025-2026 officers during its annual fall conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Saadia Sheikh, CEO and founder of the...