Current News & Events
Q2 Retail Construction Activity Mostly Flat
Geographically, the Texas markets Dallas, Houston and Austin collectively accounted for just over 21% of the national pipeline. Continue Reading Q2 Retail Construction Activity Mostly Flat
Tripti Kasal Named CEO of Women’s Council of Realtors
She most recently served as senior vice president of member engagement for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Continue Reading Tripti Kasal Named CEO of Women’s Council of Realtors
John McNeill Joins MAXEX as CFO
He recently served as CFO of the fintech Spring Oaks Capital. Continue Reading John McNeill Joins MAXEX as CFO
M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
The financial terms of the two transactions were not disclosed. Continue Reading M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
Average second-lien HELOC rates fell to 6.6% in March, their most attractive level since late 2022. Continue Reading Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
This will be the first permanent fire station in Jacumba, a small, rural community in Eastern San Diego County near the US-Mexico border. Continue Reading SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
Lennar Announces Two Executive Promotions
Jim Parker and David Grove most recently served as area presidents, leading Lennar’s East and West operations, respectively. Continue Reading Lennar Announces Two Executive Promotions
Ohio Initiative to Abolish Property Taxes Falls Short in Gathering Signatures for Ballot Referendum
The group will continue collecting signatures and refocus their efforts for a place on the November 2027 ballot. Continue Reading Ohio Initiative to Abolish Property Taxes Falls Short in Gathering Signatures for Ballot Referendum
Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Both defendants were also ordered to pay restitution to the victims in the total amount of $221,9862.71. Continue Reading Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Snags 100% Property Tax Abatement for Chip Manufacturing Development in Texas
“SpaceX will still be paying an annual amount that increases tax revenue for Grimes County by ~25% and will be by far the biggest source of revenue for the county,” said Musk. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX Snags 100% Property Tax Abatement for Chip Manufacturing Development in Texas
Two Harbors Challenges UWM to Make All-Cash Offer with No Stock Component
“The TWO Board has been clear in what it requires: all cash, to all stockholders, no stock component,” said Two Harbors in a statement. Continue Reading Two Harbors Challenges UWM to Make All-Cash Offer with No Stock Component
Darren Macri Named Board President of Passive House Network
Macri is co-CEO of Wythe Windows, a Ramsey, New Jersey-based manufacturer of high-performance tilt-turn windows and doors. Continue Reading Darren Macri Named Board President of Passive House Network













