Canadian Home Sales at 4-Year High for the Month of September

by Phil Hall | Oct 16, 2025 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Home sales across Canada were down by 1.7% month-over-month during September, marking the first decline six months. However, activity was also 5.2% above September 2024 and, last month was the best September for sales since 2021. According to data from the Canadian...

Fathom Holdings Acquires Start Real Estate

by Phil Hall | Oct 16, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The real estate services platform Fathom Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTHM) has acquired Start Real Estate, a residential brokerage focused on first-time homebuyers. Headquartered in Colorado, with recent expansion into Utah, Start Real Estate’s 70 agents are expected...

New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September

by Phil Hall | Oct 16, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2% in September compared to one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a month-over-month measurement, applications declined by 5%. The MBA estimated new single-family home...

FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030

by Phil Hall | Oct 16, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has put out a call for public input on its proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030. The agency stated it is seeking ideas and feedback on three strategic goals: the oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the...

Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!

by Phil Hall | Oct 15, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

With Halloween around the corner, there is more attention being given to haunted houses – and the trick-or-treaters over at Real Estate Witch, an online publication owned by Clever Real Estate, has put out a new survey regarding creepy old residences. According to...