Current News & Events
Southern Land Company Launches In-House Mortgage Division
SLC Lending will initially launch in core markets where the parent company has established master-planned and single-family home communities. Continue Reading Southern Land Company Launches In-House Mortgage Division
KB Home Expands into Atlanta Market
Bill Schmidt, who joined the company in 2025 as division president, will lead KB Home’s operations throughout the region. Continue Reading KB Home Expands into Atlanta Market
Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Development is slated to begin this summer, with home sales commencing early next year with prices expected to start in the $700,000s. Continue Reading Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
Blue Owl Capital Acquires Sila Realty Trust for $2.4 Billion
“I am extremely proud of the company that we have built at Sila Realty Trust,” stated Michael A. Seton, the company’s president and CEO. Continue Reading Blue Owl Capital Acquires Sila Realty Trust for $2.4 Billion
Florida Realtors Group to Merge, Creating New Mega-Association
The newly merged Miami and South Florida Realtors & BeachesMLS will result in a 93,000-member entity. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Group to Merge, Creating New Mega-Association
QXO Acquires TopBuild Corp. for $17 Billion
“Over the past 11 months, we’ve built QXO into a market leader through more than $13 billion of acquisitions, closing on Beacon in 2025 and Kodiak earlier this month,” said QXO Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs. Continue Reading QXO Acquires TopBuild Corp. for $17 Billion
REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
The median sales price increased to $440,000 last month, which was $10,000 (2.3%) higher than February and $5,000 (1.1%) more than March 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans
The merger will require the approval of the National Association of Realtors to become official. Continue Reading Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans
First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Courtney Lister is currently being held on a combined $230,000 bond. Continue Reading First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
“We like to say that we are putting God’s love into action,” said Danielle Johnson, executive director of Wichita Habitat for Humanity. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create ‘Pope Leo Village’ in Wichita
Chamber of Realtors, a New National Trade Organization, Launches in Belarus
Beginning on May 16, only members of the Chamber will be allowed to provide realtor services on behalf of a real estate organization within Belarus. Continue Reading Chamber of Realtors, a New National Trade Organization, Launches in Belarus
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
A “pied-à-terre tax” aimed at New York City’s wealthiest property owners, the Wall Street Journal slams home builders, and a Massachusetts town rejects a 50% property tax hike. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17
