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Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
During the first half of the year, legal leasing reached nearly 12.2 million square feet, a 17% year-over-year surge. Continue Reading Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
Hartford’s 6-Building Constitution Plaza Complex Listed for Sale
The property is being marketed by JLL, which has not set a deadline for bids. Continue Reading Hartford’s 6-Building Constitution Plaza Complex Listed for Sale
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
The AI tool has some surprisingly specific predictions about next year’s housing environment. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
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Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decelerate While Active Listings Rise
Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant blamed the weak August data on economic burdens. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decelerate While Active Listings Rise
Maine Home Sales Declined 10% in August While Prices Increased
“Across Maine, we tend to see motivated and focused sellers and buyers as we move into the cooler months,” said MAR’s Judy Oberg. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Declined 10% in August While Prices Increased
San Francisco Mayor Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ to Mitigate Elevated Housing Costs
“Rising rents are making it harder for the people who have built their lives here to stay here,” Lurie said. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ to Mitigate Elevated Housing Costs
Connecticut’s Sacred Heart University Debuts Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management
The school will require that students pursuing this degree carry a minor in business. Continue Reading Connecticut’s Sacred Heart University Debuts Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management
Report: Nadeem Meghji Stepping Down as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate
Meghi’s departure was to spend more time with his family. Continue Reading Report: Nadeem Meghji Stepping Down as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate
Volunteer Job as California Lighthouse Keeper Comes with Free Rodent-Infested Apartment
“The apartments are not rodent-proof. The park will provide traps and cleaning supplies to help mitigate rodent intrusions,” the job description stated. Continue Reading Volunteer Job as California Lighthouse Keeper Comes with Free Rodent-Infested Apartment
Unlicensed Florida Broker Arrested for Defrauding First-Time Homebuyer
Cherisse Louidor was arrested Saturday on charges of grand theft of $20,000 or more and operating as an unlicensed real estate broker. Continue Reading Unlicensed Florida Broker Arrested for Defrauding First-Time Homebuyer
Report: Blue Owl Capital Planning to Launch Data Center REIT
Blue Owl has more than $319 billion of assets under management across credit, real assets and strategic capital. Continue Reading Report: Blue Owl Capital Planning to Launch Data Center REIT
South Korean Homebuyers Complain About Brokers Charging Fees to Tour Properties
The Korea Association of Realtors is seeking the creation of a viewing fee system that would set amount for showing homes and conducting site visits. Continue Reading South Korean Homebuyers Complain About Brokers Charging Fees to Tour Properties
We Said Competition Would Lower Mortgage Costs. Now Let’s Prove It.
FHFA is expanding VantageScore 4.0 across GSE mortgage lending. Now the industry needs to prove that greater credit-score competition actually benefits borrowers. Continue Reading We Said Competition Would Lower Mortgage Costs. Now Let’s Prove It.
Florida Realtors Allocate $10 Million to Promote Property Tax Relief Amendment
Florida Realtors said Amendment 3 offers “an opportunity to provide meaningful property tax relief while strengthening Florida’s commitment to attainable homeownership.” Continue Reading Florida Realtors Allocate $10 Million to Promote Property Tax Relief Amendment
349-Home Development Proposed at Historic Virginia Plantation
The property is currently under agricultural zoning, with a maximum of about 52 homes allowed by right. Continue Reading 349-Home Development Proposed at Historic Virginia Plantation
Brooklyn Condo Developer Ordered to Pay $6 Million to Defrauded Buyers
“When New Yorkers hand over their hard-earned savings for a down payment on a home, that money is not a piggy bank for developers to raid,” said New York Attorney General James. Continue Reading Brooklyn Condo Developer Ordered to Pay $6 Million to Defrauded Buyers











