Current News & Events

Thor Equities Acquires Historic NYC Mixed-Use Property for $56 Million

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026

Thor Equities, a real estate development, leasing, and asset management firm, announced its acquisition of 1165 Broadway, a 58,000-square-foot, mixed-use office and retail property in New York City, for $56 Million. Located in Manhattan’s NoMad District, the property...

CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026

According to the updated filing, Zillow has unlawfully used more than 50,000 CoStar’s proprietary images across its sites. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow

Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The home includes 1,500 square feet of outdoor decks with ocean views from every room. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million

Competition Bureau Begins Probe into Canadian Real Estate Association

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

CREA Chairman James Mabey said the organization’s “rules and policies are both pro-competitive and pro-consumer.” Continue Reading Competition Bureau Begins Probe into Canadian Real Estate Association

New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

Azora Advenir is expected to deploy more than $3 billion over the next five years. Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units

New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

Californians for Homeownership is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the California Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees

Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.12% as of Oct. 3, up from last week when it averaged 6.08%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

Houston Association of Realtors in Data Share Pact with Unlock MLS

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The new agreement is similar to HAR’s partnership with the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR) that was announced last year. Continue Reading Houston Association of Realtors in Data Share Pact with Unlock MLS

Toronto Home Sales Up While Prices Drop

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The average selling price last month of $1.10 million was down by less than 1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Up While Prices Drop

Now Listed: London Apartment Adjacent to William and Kate

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

As for the rent, the new tenant can expect to pay £20,000 ($26,527) per week. Continue Reading Now Listed: London Apartment Adjacent to William and Kate

Market Spotlight: Four New Regional Programs for Borrowers

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

A quartet of new regionally focused programs for current and prospective homeowners have been announced this week. Westerly, Rhode Island-based Washington Trust has expanded its RI Community Lending Program with the addition of I Luv RI Home Improvement Loans as home...