U.S. Housing Market

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Feb 3, 2026

Stitt offered no details on how long his proposed freeze would stay in place or how the state would replace the revenue lost by a property tax freeze. Continue Reading Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Calls for Freeze on Property Taxes

Q4 2025 Report: 44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich

by Phil Hall | Feb 3, 2026

A total of 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a data report from ATTOM. This is down from 46.1% in the third quarter and further down from the recent peak of 49.2% in the second quarter of...

Eagle Partners Acquires 350-Unit LA County Apartment Community for $107 Million

by Phil Hall | Nov 11, 2025

The community represents nearly 40% of all apartment inventory in Hacienda Heights. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 350-Unit LA County Apartment Community for $107 Million

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants

by Phil Hall | Nov 10, 2025

This is the second time in a year that Wendy’s began closing scores of restaurants. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants

Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop

by Phil Hall | Feb 21, 2024

The MBA stated the total number of loans now in forbearance was 0.22% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop

North Carolina Regional MLS in Collaboration for Interactive Video Software Platform

by Phil Hall | Feb 21, 2024

NCRMLS represents over 12,000 brokers and appraisers, with a footprint encompassing over 47% of North Carolina. Continue Reading North Carolina Regional MLS in Collaboration for Interactive Video Software Platform

Homeownership Rates for Asian Americans and Hispanics at Record Highs

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2024

Homeownership rates for Asian Americans and Hispanics reached historic peaks in the latest data report published by the National Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Homeownership Rates for Asian Americans and Hispanics at Record Highs

Another Real Estate Commission Lawsuit is Filed, This Time in Nevada

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2024

Another week, another copycat lawsuit regarding real estate broker commissions! The latest was filed on Feb. 16 in Nevada, marking the second filed in the state this year. According to combined media reports, the new lawsuit involves Andrea Boykin, who sold her Las...