Current News & Events
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
The Empire Theater opened in 1925 and permanently closed in February 2021. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
“While mindful of some weakening for the labor market, the economy remains in solid shape,” said Robert Dietz, NAHB chief economist. Continue Reading Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Xi Jinping Has a US Farm, E-I-E-I-O
The GAO found the USDA “does not sufficiently verify and conduct quality reviews to track the accuracy and completeness” of the data being collected. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Xi Jinping Has a US Farm, E-I-E-I-O
Gucci Owner Kering Buys NYC Fifth Avenue Retail Space for $963 Million
The company paid $963 million for the 715-717 Fifth Ave. property on the southeast corner of 56th Street. Continue Reading Gucci Owner Kering Buys NYC Fifth Avenue Retail Space for $963 Million
Carnell Elliott Named SVP of Sales at Built
In his new role, Elliott will oversee all sales functions across Built’s lender, owner, and contractor segments. Continue Reading Carnell Elliott Named SVP of Sales at Built
Private Equity Firm Bascom Group Acquires New Mexico Multifamily Property
The property marks Bascom’s first multifamily acquisition in New Mexico. Continue Reading Private Equity Firm Bascom Group Acquires New Mexico Multifamily Property
Wall Street Journal Editors Accuse Biden of Using FHFA Policy to Win Re-Election Support
The editors claimed the policy change’s “main beneficiaries are the housing lobby.” Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Editors Accuse Biden of Using FHFA Policy to Win Re-Election Support
Rob DeContreras Named Executive Director for Growth at Caroline K. Huo Group
“Rob is well-known for his wealth of experience and success during 23 years in the real estate finance and lending industry,” said company founder Caroline K. Huo. Continue Reading Rob DeContreras Named Executive Director for Growth at Caroline K. Huo Group
Bryan Crane Joins Carmel Partners as Chief Investment Officer
Crane was previously chief investment officer at Veritas Investments. Continue Reading Bryan Crane Joins Carmel Partners as Chief Investment Officer
New Three-Volume Book Focuses on Commercial Real Estate Ground Leasing
“The treatise focuses on ground lease transactions and negotiations, not on court decisions,” said author and attorney Joshua Stein. Continue Reading New Three-Volume Book Focuses on Commercial Real Estate Ground Leasing
The Homeowner’s Collection Announces ‘Spring Fever’ Promotion
Guests booking a stay from March 7 to May 22 can save 20% on most Seaside cottages. Continue Reading The Homeowner’s Collection Announces ‘Spring Fever’ Promotion
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 15-19
This week’s Hits and Misses include another broker commission lawsuit, an accounting giant exiting its namesake building and Alec Baldwin’s unlikely home selling strategy. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 15-19













