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New Proposal to Keep the Bears in Chicago Features Renovated Soldier Field
“Our client believes the existing Soldier Field site is the ideal location for a world-class venue,” said Edward Peck, managing director of Edward Peck Design. Continue Reading New Proposal to Keep the Bears in Chicago Features Renovated Soldier Field
Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Redfin cited estimates that predicted AI could displace up to 30% of US jobs, with 80% of workers affected in some way. Continue Reading Survey: 3 in 5 Fear Loss of Jobs to AI Will Impact Housing Market
Trumark Homes Acquires Washington-Based Homebuilder JK Monarch
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Trumark Homes Acquires Washington-Based Homebuilder JK Monarch
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Lisa Pendergast to Step Down from the Leadership of the CRE Finance Council
She served as CREFC’s chairperson in 2010–2011 and was a member of its board of governors for more than nine years. Continue Reading Lisa Pendergast to Step Down from the Leadership of the CRE Finance Council
Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
To fill in the deficit, some proposals being considered include a $20 to $30 increase on property taxes. Continue Reading Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
Chicago Boosts Hotel Tax, Making it the Nation’s Highest
The tax increase applies to room rates at hotels with 100 or more rooms. Continue Reading Chicago Boosts Hotel Tax, Making it the Nation’s Highest
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Names David C. Lockwood III as CEO
Lockwood replaces Jim Dinegar, who stepped down after serving as CEO since last May. Continue Reading Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Names David C. Lockwood III as CEO
Remodeling Firm West Shore Home Expands into New England
The company will use its new office to extend its presence throughout most of Massachusetts and into parts of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Continue Reading Remodeling Firm West Shore Home Expands into New England
Builders Remain Pessimistic on Single-Family Home Market
“Housing affordability remains an ongoing challenge at the start of 2026,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Remain Pessimistic on Single-Family Home Market
Illinois Lawmakers Make New Push to Keep the Chicago Bears from Leaving the State
Sources close to the team claim the Bears will announce their future plans in the coming weeks. Continue Reading Illinois Lawmakers Make New Push to Keep the Chicago Bears from Leaving the State
Report: Rental Housing Market Now Considered ‘Renter-Friendly’
A handful of coastal metros remain the exception to the renter-friendly trend. Continue Reading Report: Rental Housing Market Now Considered ‘Renter-Friendly’
Delaware Homebuyer Loses $2.2 Million in Real Estate Closing Scam
A Delaware homebuyer has filed a lawsuit in federal court after losing $2.2 million in a real estate closing scam. WBOC reports Johanna Berkowitz was buying a luxury property in Dewey Beach, Delaware, with a closing scheduled for Nov. 21, 2025. Two days before the...
Kentucky Considers Freeze on Property Tax Increases for Seniors
The proposal passed Kentucky’s Senate and is now being considered by the General Assembly. Continue Reading Kentucky Considers Freeze on Property Tax Increases for Seniors
Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
WalletHub noted the average household pays $3,119 in real estate property taxes. Continue Reading Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
Chinese Company Forced to Divest Land Near Utah Military Bases
A Chinese company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party was forced to sell land it owned near two military installations in Utah. The Epoch Times reports Mitime Utah Investment LLC received a letter from the state last November ordering it divest the property, a...
