Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Alan Stalcup said he welcomed the SEC’s investigation, stating he and his companies were the victim of “defamatory fictions.” Continue Reading SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 22-26
This week’s Hits and Misses includes a problematic affordable housing plan, a historic theater’s surprise honor and a real estate professional becomes Miss Florida USA 2024. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 22-26
Tim Hudak to Step Down as CEO at Ontario Real Estate Association
Hudak did not say if he was leaving OREA for another opportunity. Continue Reading Tim Hudak to Step Down as CEO at Ontario Real Estate Association
Rent2Cash Closes on $3.25 Million Pre-Seed Round
The company also plans to recruit 30 new hires across its product, sales and marketing teams. Continue Reading Rent2Cash Closes on $3.25 Million Pre-Seed Round
Wisconsin Home Prices Rise Amid Declining Sales and Fewer New Listings
June’s home sales were down 10.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Prices Rise Amid Declining Sales and Fewer New Listings
Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
The acquisition encompasses Flagstar’s MSRs, advances, subservicing contracts, and a third-party origination platform. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants in June was $2,180. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
Donald Cherry Named VP of Sustainability at eXp Realty
Cherry joins eXp Realty with nearly 20 years of experience at USANA Health Sciences. Continue Reading Donald Cherry Named VP of Sustainability at eXp Realty
Kroger and Albertsons Pause Merger
In April, the companies said they would divest an additional 166 supermarkets to gain regulatory approval. Continue Reading Kroger and Albertsons Pause Merger
Williston Financial Group Adds 1031 Exchange
1031 Exchange services will be offered in partnership with Accruit LLC. Continue Reading Williston Financial Group Adds 1031 Exchange
Hollywood A-Listers Seek to Revive Long-Vacant Historic NYC Theater
Since its closure, multiple attempts were made to lease the space for nontheatrical tenants. Continue Reading Hollywood A-Listers Seek to Revive Long-Vacant Historic NYC Theater














