Real Estate News & Insights

Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC

by Phil Hall | Dec 19, 2025

Travis Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20 Continue Reading Senate Confirms Trump Nominees for Ginnie Mae, FHA, and FDIC

Sen. Bernie Sanders Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Construction

by Phil Hall | Dec 18, 2025

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has called for a halt to the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data center, claiming the technology is developing too quickly and is creating environmental problems. “I will be pushing for a moratorium on the construction of data...

Alliant Credit Union Expands Mortgage Offerings

by Phil Hall | Dec 7, 2023

“Helping Americans achieve their financial goals, including homeownership, is at the core of Alliant’s mission,” said Dan Bauer, head of residential lending. Continue Reading Alliant Credit Union Expands Mortgage Offerings

Johnny Damon Lists Amenity-Packed Florida Estate for $30 Million

by Phil Hall | Dec 6, 2023

The residence has nine bedrooms and 15 bathrooms, along with two kitchens, three guest apartments and a two-story closet. Continue Reading Johnny Damon Lists Amenity-Packed Florida Estate for $30 Million

Harbor Group International Acquires Multifamily Community in Suburban Atlanta

by Phil Hall | Dec 6, 2023

“As a new development with high-quality amenities, we expect The Statesman to garner a strong renter base,” said HGI’s Yisroel Berg. Continue Reading Harbor Group International Acquires Multifamily Community in Suburban Atlanta

New Condominium Project Announced for Montreal

by Phil Hall | Dec 6, 2023

Delivery is scheduled for fall 2024 and half of the units have already been sold. Continue Reading New Condominium Project Announced for Montreal

Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%

by Phil Hall | Dec 6, 2023

The Refinance Index was up by 14% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%

Former NYC Prison to be Repurposed as Affordable Homeownership Complex

by Phil Hall | Dec 6, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the project is part of the state’s goal to “reimagine what’s possible at underutilized jails and prisons.” Continue Reading Former NYC Prison to be Repurposed as Affordable Homeownership Complex

The Top Second Home Market for 2023 Is…

by Phil Hall | Dec 6, 2023

Rhode Island’s Newport County recorded a 64% year-over-year increase in second home transactions, Continue Reading The Top Second Home Market for 2023 Is…

CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns

by Phil Hall | Dec 6, 2023

The new feature functions as either a 2-1 buydown or a 1-0 buydown, lowering the interest in the first years of homeownership. Continue Reading CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns