Real Estate News & Insights

Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago

by Phil Hall | Jun 23, 2026

The 723 foreclosures in May represented a 37.5% year-over-year increase but was also below the pre-pandemic 863 foreclosures of May 2019. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago

Supreme Court Offers Mixed Ruling in Michigan Equity Theft Case

by Phil Hall | Jun 23, 2026

“What Isabella County did to the Pungs was wrong, and, on my initial view, likely unconstitutional,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote. Continue Reading Supreme Court Offers Mixed Ruling in Michigan Equity Theft Case

Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

However, the team is still in talks with Illinois lawmakers over the creation of a new stadium in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal

Ground Broken on New 13-Story Toronto Condominium Complex

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

The Bedford will offer hotel-inspired services including 24-hour valet, concierge, and dedicated porter staff. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New 13-Story Toronto Condominium Complex

Todd Emerson Named President of Harry Norman Realtors

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

He succeeds Jenni Bonura, who is stepping down from her current role as CEO. Continue Reading Todd Emerson Named President of Harry Norman Realtors

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.85%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%

Pending Home Sales Dipped in January

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West but declined in the Northeast and South. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Dipped in January

Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

Devin Ward Elder is scheduled to be sentenced the week of June 2 and faces up to 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme

Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1

Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026

Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...