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Mamdani Proposes Turning NYPD Parking Lot into Affordable Housing Project
The parking lot in Manhattan’s East Village is the first city-owned site designated for housing development by the Democratic Socialist mayor. Continue Reading Mamdani Proposes Turning NYPD Parking Lot into Affordable Housing Project
NFHA Lobbies Congress in ‘Fair Housing Week of Action’ Initiative
“Congress must fully fund fair housing in 2027,” said Nikitra Bailey, executive vice president of the National Fair Housing Alliance. Continue Reading NFHA Lobbies Congress in ‘Fair Housing Week of Action’ Initiative
June 26 Bidding Deadline Announced for Historic Chicago-Area Racetrack
The 108-acre property includes 1.12 million square feet of buildings and a grandstand and clubhouse encompassing nearly 365,000 square feet. Continue Reading June 26 Bidding Deadline Announced for Historic Chicago-Area Racetrack
Toronto Home Sales Surge Amid Steep Drop in New Listings
The $1.06 million average selling price was down by 4.6% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Surge Amid Steep Drop in New Listings
Florida Lawmakers Pass Gov. DeSantis’ Property Tax Proposal
The constitutional amendment (HJR 1F) will need 60% support from voters to take effect. Continue Reading Florida Lawmakers Pass Gov. DeSantis’ Property Tax Proposal
Mostly Negative Response to Trump Naming FHFA’s Pulte as National Intelligence Chief
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said, “I see no evidence of any qualifications for that job.” Continue Reading Mostly Negative Response to Trump Naming FHFA’s Pulte as National Intelligence Chief
The Agency Opens First Italian Office
The new location is led by Managing Partner Salvatore Baldinu, who previously owned and operated Centocase Sardegna since 2000. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Italian Office
Pairgap Releases Structured Agreement Tool for Property Co-Ownership Purchases
Pairgap cited National Association of Realtors data that showed more than one in four first-time buyers enter the market with a co-buyer. Continue Reading Pairgap Releases Structured Agreement Tool for Property Co-Ownership Purchases
FHFA’s Pulte Named Acting Director of National Intelligence
The FHFA director has no experience in the intelligence community. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Named Acting Director of National Intelligence
REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
If convicted, Brandon “Dutch” Mendenhall faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
Down payment percentages were highest in San Jose, San Francisco and Anaheim, where the typical homebuyer in each market put down 25% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up by One Basis Point
At the property-type level, two of the five major sectors recorded upswings in their delinquency rates. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up by One Basis Point













