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Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2026

Augustus was the first secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, a position created by Gov. Healey when she took office in 2023. Continue Reading Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank

FIFA Pledges $50 Million to Build a New Soccer Stadium in Gaza

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2026

The stadium will accommodate between 20,000 and 25,000 spectators. Continue Reading FIFA Pledges $50 Million to Build a New Soccer Stadium in Gaza

New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

The median sales price of new houses sold in July was $403,800, a 0.8% dip from June’s price of $407,200 and 5.9% below the July 2024 price of $429,000. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July

Long-Lost Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

An 18th century painting that was stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art dealer and disappeared for decades has been spotted in an online real estate listing in Argentina. The Dutch newspaper AD reports “Portrait of a Lady” by the Italian painter Vittore...

Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

Following the conclusion of the acquisition, Dream Residential REIT will cease to be publicly traded. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million

St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

James L. Townes Jr. is accused of falsely claiming to be disabled. Continue Reading St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex

New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

The site will offer advice on moving plus the cost of living, and cultural differences that are unique to Texas. Continue Reading New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas

Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

The $1.5 billion was 80% completed at the time of Giacona’s letter, according to Orsted. Continue Reading Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes

Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

Pricing at the community starts in the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22

by Phil Hall | Aug 22, 2025

Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22