Real Estate News & Insights

Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?

by Phil Hall | Nov 26, 2025

Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?

Pending Home Sales Sink in May

by Phil Hall | Jun 29, 2023

“The housing market is resilient with approximately three offers for each listing,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Sink in May

Wayne C. Thompson, Real Estate Executive Turned Pastor, Dies at 84

by Phil Hall | Jun 28, 2023

His company was one of the most successful Black-owned real estate companies of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Continue Reading Wayne C. Thompson, Real Estate Executive Turned Pastor, Dies at 84

One-Quarter of Homebuyers Looking to Move to Another Metro Area

by Phil Hall | Jun 28, 2023

Phoenix, Las Vegas and several Florida metros are the most popular destinations. Continue Reading One-Quarter of Homebuyers Looking to Move to Another Metro Area

Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise

by Phil Hall | Jun 28, 2023

“The spread between the jumbo and conforming rates widened to 16 basis point,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise

Survey: Most Younger Homeowners Are Spying on the Value of Friends’ Homes

by Phil Hall | Jun 28, 2023

79% of the survey’s respondents said their snooping left them feeling stressed, concerned or upset. Continue Reading Survey: Most Younger Homeowners Are Spying on the Value of Friends’ Homes

Jared Kushner’s Father Makes Unsolicited Bid for New Jersey-Based REIT

by Phil Hall | Jun 28, 2023

A company owned by Charles Kushner, the father of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and one-time political advisor Jared Kushner, has made an unsolicited offer to buy a real estate investment trust. K Corp Acquisitions LLC, owned by Charles Kushner, reached...

Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round

by Phil Hall | Jun 28, 2023

“As descendants of Latin American immigrants, my co-founders and I are building the company our parents needed,” said Luciano Arango, CEO and co-founder of Maza. Continue Reading Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round