Lease News Today — July 15, 2026
Cornerstone Capital Bank expands retail mortgage presence by adding Daryl Wizelman Team and more — today's lease signal.
The commercial and residential real estate landscape is seeing significant shifts, from evolving financing options to major industry appointments. In the mortgage space, Cornerstone Capital Bank is expanding its retail presence by bringing on the Daryl Wizelman Team, a move that could help increase access to home financing for more borrowers. However, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association indicates that mortgage credit availability actually declined in June, suggesting that not all players are growing their offerings.
Meanwhile, in the commercial sector, ground leases are becoming an increasingly popular option for affordable housing deals as costs continue to rise. This trend reflects the creative financing solutions that developers and investors are pursuing in a challenging market. On the brokerage side, the proposed merger between Real Brokerage and REMAX has cleared an antitrust hurdle, paving the way for potential consolidation in the industry. In other news, CoStar has announced a key appointment, naming Robin Rossmann as its new CFO, set to take effect in 2026.
Today's signal:
• Cornerstone Capital Bank expands retail mortgage presence by adding Daryl Wizelman Team (housingwire.com)
• Ground leases taking root in affordable housing deals as costs rise (housingwire.com)
• Real Brokerage REMAX merger clears antitrust hurdle (housingwire.com)
• MBA reports June decline in mortgage credit availability (housingwire.com)
• CoStar names Robin Rossmann as CFO, effective July 31, 2026 (housingwire.com)