Real Estate News & Insights
David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64
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
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...
New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
The newly launched American Dream Property Giveaway runs through July 3 and is open to eligible US adult residents (excluding Florida and New York). Continue Reading New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
Williston Financial Group Teams with Gold Capital Partners to Launch New Title and Escrow Firm
Metro United is launching operations in Arizona with scheduled expansion into multiple states in early 2026. Continue Reading Williston Financial Group Teams with Gold Capital Partners to Launch New Title and Escrow Firm
Mickey Rourke Denies Being Behind GoFundMe Campaign to Avoid Eviction
“It is embarrassing, but I’m sure I’ll get over it like everything else,” he said. Continue Reading Mickey Rourke Denies Being Behind GoFundMe Campaign to Avoid Eviction
Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
“People live in homes, not corporations,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
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
Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
The initiative will originate flexible, short-term first-mortgage bridge loans for properties that are being acquired, refinanced, or prepared for long-term government-affordable programs. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
Healthpeak plans to contribute its 34-community, 10,422-unit senior housing portfolio to Janus Living and will serve as its external manager. Continue Reading Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Declined in 2025 Amid Uptick in New Listings
A total of 62,433 home sales were transacted through the through Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS System during 2025, down by 11.2% from the 70,274 sales recorded in 2024. The decline in sales occurred despite the 10.1% year-over-year increase in the...














