Real Estate News & Insights

Wall Street Journal Calls on Trump to Fire FHFA’s Pulte

by Phil Hall | Jan 13, 2026

Pulte, who has advocated for Powell’s removal since joining the administration, claimed he was not involved in the effort to indict Powell. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Calls on Trump to Fire FHFA’s Pulte

Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025

by Phil Hall | Jan 13, 2026

Commercial banks held the largest share (37%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025

New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

Californians for Homeownership is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the California Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees

Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.12% as of Oct. 3, up from last week when it averaged 6.08%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

Houston Association of Realtors in Data Share Pact with Unlock MLS

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The new agreement is similar to HAR’s partnership with the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) that was announced last year. Continue Reading Houston Association of Realtors in Data Share Pact with Unlock MLS

Toronto Home Sales Up While Prices Drop

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The average selling price last month of $1.10 million was down by less than 1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Up While Prices Drop

Now Listed: London Apartment Adjacent to William and Kate

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

As for the rent, the new tenant can expect to pay £20,000 ($26,527) per week. Continue Reading Now Listed: London Apartment Adjacent to William and Kate

Market Spotlight: Four New Regional Programs for Borrowers

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

A quartet of new regionally focused programs for current and prospective homeowners have been announced this week. Westerly, Rhode Island-based Washington Trust has expanded its RI Community Lending Program with the addition of I Luv RI Home Improvement Loans as home...