Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program

by Phil Hall | Oct 9, 2025 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management is rolling out a new Master of Science real estate program that will debut in the fall 2026 semester. The one-year, on-campus program can be completed in one calendar year, with flexibility for students who prefer a...

Arrest Made in Connection with California’s Deadly Palisades Fire

by Phil Hall | Oct 8, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The US Department of Justice announced the arrest of a suspect on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting January’s Palisades Fire that destroyed 6,837 structures and resulted in 12 deaths. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who also goes by...

Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community

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

The homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL) has announced its newest luxury community, Crestline at Brushy Creek, is coming soon to the Austin suburb of Cedar Park, Texas. The new community will feature single-family residences on 60- and 70-foot home sites. The...

UMH Properties Acquires Georgia Manufactured Home Community for $2.6 Million

by Phil Hall | Oct 8, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The real estate investment trust UMH Properties Inc. (NYSE: UMH) has acquired Albany Dunes, a manufactured home community in Albany, Georgia for $2.6 million. The 43-acre community contains 130 developed homesites, of which 32% are occupied. Samuel A. Landy, UMH...

Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August

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

Mortgage debt accounted for nearly three-quarters of all US consumer debt during August, according to the latest Consumer Credit Trends Report published by Equifax (NYSE: EFX). In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Mortgage...