Current News & Events
New Forecast Points to Declining Vacancy Rate for Industrial Real Estate
The national industrial real estate vacancy rate remained in the mid-7% range entering the second quarter and is expected to edge higher into 2027 before rolling into a gradual decline, according to a revised forecast from CoStar Group. Under the revised forecast,...
Pepperlot Launches Online Marketplace for Restaurant Real Estate
The platform is open to brokers, agents, landlords, tenant representatives, and restaurant operators across the US. Continue Reading Pepperlot Launches Online Marketplace for Restaurant Real Estate
Survey: Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend a Career in Real Estate
More than one-third of women reported they encountered sexism in the industry. Continue Reading Survey: Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend a Career in Real Estate
Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
Construction on the new homes is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Continue Reading Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
The company said the ban was unconstitutional. Continue Reading RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
The endeavor will take advantage of Colorado’s state tax credit for geothermal heat pumps. Continue Reading Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
The states with the greatest percentage increase in premiums were Utah (59%), Illinois (50%), Arizona (48%), and Pennsylvania (44%). Continue Reading Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
Four Real Investors Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Loan Fraud Schemes
Aron Puretz, his son, Chaim “Eli” Puretz, Moshe “Mark” Silber and Fredrick Schulman were sentenced. Continue Reading Four Real Investors Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Loan Fraud Schemes
FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
The FBI noted that 58,141 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud nationwide between 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $414,500. Continue Reading Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
NAHB cited a shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units that the organization blamed on the regulatory process. Continue Reading Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
GAO, at Democrats’ Behest, to Probe Cuts to HUD’s Fair Housing Program
The GAO said “staff with the required skills will be available shortly to initiate an engagement.” Continue Reading GAO, at Democrats’ Behest, to Probe Cuts to HUD’s Fair Housing Program
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 3-7- NYC Homeowners Sue to Delay Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
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