Mortgage Holder Equity at Record-High $18 Trillion

by Phil Hall | Aug 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage holder equity reached $18 trillion for the first time on record while annual home price growth reached a 14-month high in July, according to the August 2026 Mortgage Monitor Report Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE: ICE). “Mortgage holder equity...

The Housing Market with the Hottest ZIP Code Is…

by Phil Hall | Aug 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

In case you’re wondering which housing market has the “Hottest ZIP Code,” Realtor.com has the answer. Based on data compiled between January and June, Realtor.com created its rankings based on an algorithm that considers market demand as measured by unique viewers per...

TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Acquires Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. for $117.5 Million

by Phil Hall | Aug 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc. (NYSE: MITT), a residential mortgage REIT, is acquiring Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. (NYSE: CHMI), also a residential mortgage REIT, for $117.5 million. In connection with the transaction, holders of Cherry Hill common stock...

Report: Trump Made $59.5 Million in Foreign Real Estate Licensing During 2025

by Phil Hall | Aug 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

President Donald Trump generated $59.5 million in foreign real estate licensing income during 2025, according to a CNBC analysis of his financial disclosure papers. This represented a 71% surge from 2024 and a nearly tenfold spike from 2023. Nearly two-thirds came of...

Arizona Realtors Group Launches Endeavor to Protect Homeowners Against Deed Fraud

by Phil Hall | Aug 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A regional Arizona realtors group has launched a campaign to help protect local homeowners against deed fraud. The Tucson Association of Realtors has rolled out Protect Your Title, which encourages property owners to enroll in Fraud Notify, a free service from the...