Current News & Events
JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Kreisman has been with JLL for over 18 years and was most recently global head of corporate real estate. Continue Reading JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
“These pure luxury markets are defined by geographic and structural scarcity,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
“I don’t think in the end it’s going to matter to people,” said Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. Continue Reading Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
Pritzker added the state was trying to alleviate the tax burden by providing more money for education. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
Ryan Griffin Named President at Home Run Financing
Griffin joined Home Run Financing in 2019 as vice president of compliance and corporate counsel. Continue Reading Ryan Griffin Named President at Home Run Financing
Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution
Fraud Alerts uses an AI-driven framework that continuously analyzes property-level documentation. Continue Reading Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution
Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Jean Joseph, also known as “Jon,” of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Continue Reading Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’
Goodell ruled out having the team remaining at Soldier Field, their longtime Chicago home. Continue Reading NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up 41 Basis Points to 7.55%
One year ago, the CMBS delinquency rate was 6.65%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up 41 Basis Points to 7.55%
Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
On an annual basis, rent growth eased slightly to 0.4% in March, down from 0.5% in February and from 1.5% one year earlier. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Up Slightly in March
