Real Estate News & Insights

Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2026

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...

Drop in Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Blamed on Severe Winter Weather

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2026

Last month, Pennsylvania home sales decreased to 4,560, down 45% from December and down nearly 36% year-over-year. Continue Reading Drop in Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Blamed on Severe Winter Weather

Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down

Trump Meets with Powell at the White House

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

Trump, who has been highly critical of Powell’s leadership of the Fed, did not immediately comment on the meeting. Continue Reading Trump Meets with Powell at the White House

Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

Prosecutors will recommend Colby Parks serve no more than 33 months in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 29. Continue Reading Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage

New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

Real estate is an important aspect of Dubai’s economy, with $207.22 billion in transactions last year. Continue Reading New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices

New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

This endeavor will impact the property record management for 370,000 property deeds representing roughly $240 billion worth of real estate in 70 municipalities. Continue Reading New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network

Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

Penner is critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom, particularly in his handling of the Los Angeles County wildfires. Continue Reading Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor

Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

All four regions recorded a month-over-month loss in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April

Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2025

“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands