DeSantis: Putting Multiple Property Tax Measures on the Ballot is a ‘Political Game’

by Phil Hall | Oct 23, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the state’s legislators for putting multiple property tax relief measures on the 2026 election ballot, complaining it would be impossible for any of them to pass. Last week, the legislature put forth seven different property tax...

New Listings and Pending Sales Up Across New York State

by Phil Hall | Oct 23, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

New York State’s housing market showed signs of strengthening last month as new listings and pending sales rose while existing home sales held steady. According to data from the New York State Association of Realtors, new listings of homes jumped 5.5% 12,858 listings...

Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September

by Phil Hall | Oct 23, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Existing home sales increased by 1.5% month-over-month and by 4.1% year-over-year in September, totaling 1.55 million units sold, according to the new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Last month saw a 4.6-month supply of unsold inventory,...

Mortgage Rates Are Falling Again

by Phil Hall | Oct 23, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates are continuing to drop, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% as of Oct. 23, down from last week when it averaged 6.27%. A year ago at this time, it...

Florida City Gives Preliminary Approval to 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium

by Phil Hall | Oct 23, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The City Council of Port St. Lucie, Florida, unanimously voted to extend preliminary approval to an operating agreement for a new 6,000-seat professional soccer stadium. Treasure Coast News reports the council’s vote ignored a petition drive by city residents who...