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CTO Realty Growth Acquires Texas Shopping Center for $81.6 Million

by Phil Hall | Mar 2, 2026

The 47-acre Palms Crossing is currently 98% leased and is anchored by Best Buy, Hobby Lobby, Burlington Coat Factory, Barnes & Noble and Nike. Continue Reading CTO Realty Growth Acquires Texas Shopping Center for $81.6 Million

Manhattan Commercial Property Leased to Van Cleef & Arpels Sold for $54.5 Million

by Phil Hall | Mar 2, 2026

The property is a five-story, 7,850-square-foot commercial building located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Continue Reading Manhattan Commercial Property Leased to Van Cleef & Arpels Sold for $54.5 Million

McDonald’s Buys Back All Franchise Locations in Israel

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) announced it has been signed an agreement with Omri Padan, owner and CEO of Alonyal Limited, to buy back all 225 franchise locations in Israel owned by Alonyal. Upon completion of the transaction, McDonald’s Corporation will own...

Discount Retailer 99 Cents Only Stores to Close All 371 Locations

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

The company operates retail locations in in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas. Continue Reading Discount Retailer 99 Cents Only Stores to Close All 371 Locations

Zillow: Half of 2023’s Homebuyers Were First-Timers

by Phil Hall | Apr 4, 2024

Last year’s figure represented the highest share in the report’s six-year history and is up from a low of 37% in 2021. Continue Reading Zillow: Half of 2023’s Homebuyers Were First-Timers

Tech Trends: A Quartet of Updated Offerings

by Phil Hall | Apr 4, 2024

This week’s offerings can help locate lost phone and screen for tenants with pets. Continue Reading Tech Trends: A Quartet of Updated Offerings

Scott Sellers to Replace Bill Ackman as Howard Hughes Holdings Chairman

by Phil Hall | Apr 4, 2024

Pershing Square Partner Ben Hakim is being nominated to replace Ackman on the board. Continue Reading Scott Sellers to Replace Bill Ackman as Howard Hughes Holdings Chairman

Garry Marsoubian Appointed CEO at MLS Now

by Phil Hall | Apr 4, 2024

Marsoubian previously held executive positions at Greater Tulsa MLS and Bright MLS. Continue Reading Garry Marsoubian Appointed CEO at MLS Now

KeyBank in New Partnership to Increase Investment in Underserved Communities

by Phil Hall | Apr 4, 2024

KeyBank will provide $17 million to fund grants, down payment assistance, fee waivers, product and branch expansion and marketing. Continue Reading KeyBank in New Partnership to Increase Investment in Underserved Communities

Mortgage Rates Still Hovering Near the 7% Level

by Phil Hall | Apr 4, 2024

“We do not expect rates will decrease meaningfully in the near-term,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Still Hovering Near the 7% Level