Real Estate News & Insights

Zombie Foreclosure Rate Increased During Q2

by Phil Hall | May 21, 2026

Approximately 1.4 million homes, or 1.3% of US residential properties, were vacant in the second quarter of the year. According to new data from ATTOM, that percentage was unchanged from both the first quarter and from the second quarter of 2025. Out of the national...

New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations

by Phil Hall | May 21, 2026

April’s cancelation rate tied with January for the lowest level of contract cancellations since September 2024. Continue Reading New Report Tracks Slowing in Home Sale Agreement Cancelations

Zillow Signs Multiyear Partnership with Major League Baseball

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

Under the terms of the agreement, Zillow will become the official real estate and home rentals marketplace partner of MLB. Continue Reading Zillow Signs Multiyear Partnership with Major League Baseball

Nicole Smith Joins A&G Real Estate Partners as Head of Marketing and Communications

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

She joins the firm from Puro.earth, a Nasdaq-backed carbon-crediting platform and financial services company. Continue Reading Nicole Smith Joins A&G Real Estate Partners as Head of Marketing and Communications

Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

The four most expensive homes sold last month brought in $50 million or more, while all 10 sold for north of $30 million. Continue Reading Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Identifies CrossCountry Mortgage as New Bidder for Merger

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a New York City-based mortgage servicing rights-focused real estate investment trust, announced that an unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock constituted a “Company Superior Proposal” as...

New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

The statewide median sales price last month was $425,000, unchanged from February 2025. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low

David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

Under his leadership, Simon Property Group owned or held interests in more than 250 properties comprising over 200 million square feet. Continue Reading David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64

11 Arrested for Running Fraud Ring Targeting Elderly California Homeowners

by Phil Hall | Mar 23, 2026

Eleven defendants have been arrested for running a real estate crime ring that stole the identities of elderly homeowners for title deed theft and loan fraud. According to the indictment, between January 2021 to May 2023 the fraudsters obtained the personal...