The W Group
Coverage of The W Group in the Nexus archive.
- The Ascension housing market continues its summer momentum
Ascension Parish's housing market saw increased activity in June 2026, with 160 closed home sales and 205 new listings, both rising over 15% year-over-year. The median sales price climbed 3.1% to $334,939, and pending sales rose 5% to 147, extending the market's momentum through the first half of 2026 with 743 total home sales.
- Von der Leyen won’t run for a third term. Or will she?
Ursula von der Leyen's potential bid for a third term as European Commission President is speculated despite her being in her second term, driven by her reforms and power consolidation. The article also discusses the impact of the U.S.-Iran peace deal on energy prices and introduces W, a new European social media platform.
- Ascension’s home sales are growing despite affordability pressures
Ascension Parish's housing market shows growth in home sales despite affordability challenges and high mortgage rates. May 2026 saw a 9.7% increase in closed sales and a 2.9% rise in pending sales, with year-to-date sales up 4.1%. The median sales price rose 2.7% to $308,000, while inventory and days on market increased. Trey Willard of The W Group notes a balanced market with high demand for homes under $400,000 and more supply at higher price points.