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Philip O’Bannon to Lead Newmark’s Infrastructure Capital Markets Business
O’Bannon joins Newmark from Citigroup, where he spent seven years in the power and utilities investment banking group. Continue Reading Philip O’Bannon to Lead Newmark’s Infrastructure Capital Markets Business
Existing Home Sales Down During March
The median existing home sales price of $408,800 marked a 1.4% increase from March 2025. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down During March
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Does ChatGPT View Honesty Among Realtors?
The question “Are realtors honest?” is asked to ChatGPT. How do you think it responds? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: How Does ChatGPT View Honesty Among Realtors?
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Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
“Texas homeowners and renters are being squeezed as their local jurisdictions tout bloated budgets,” said Abbott. Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
Peachtree Group Taps Mike Morey as EVP for Capital Markets
Earlier in his career, he served as vice president and regional manager at Intervest Mortgage Investment Co. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Taps Mike Morey as EVP for Capital Markets
Activist Investor Withdraws Demand for Board Change at CoStar Group
Daniel Loeb, the billionaire activist investor founder and CEO of the alternative asset management firm Third Point LLC, has withdrawn his threat of a proxy fight to force a change of leadership at CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP). According to a Reuters report citing...
St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Elliott pleaded guilty in November in U.S. District Court to two counts of wire fraud. Continue Reading St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
“Here in Illinois, we continue to have really positive discussions with the Chicago Bears,” he stated. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
The guilty plea would not affect the civil lawsuit brought against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue Reading NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
The average sales price increased 3.4% year-over-year to $495,038 and the median sales price inched up by 0.5% to $410,000. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Construction will begin this spring, with completion expected by 2031. Continue Reading American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Shaneika Seymore notarized multiple fraudulent quitclaim deeds which purported to transfer ownership from the true homeowners to Seymore and her co-conspirators. Continue Reading Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
Ariel Brown is being sought on 48 counts of embezzlement and forgery for the 48 checks she allegedly stole and altered. Continue Reading Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
Michigan House Speaker Proposes $4.7 Billion Tax on Higher-Income Services to Replace Property Taxes
“I can’t see them wanting to vote against property tax cuts,” Rep. Hall said about Democratic lawmakers. Continue Reading Michigan House Speaker Proposes $4.7 Billion Tax on Higher-Income Services to Replace Property Taxes
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New South Carolina Townhome Community
Pricing for the residences start in the low $200,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities to Begin Sales at New South Carolina Townhome Community
Trump Says Tech Companies Pledged to Build Power Plants for Their Data Centers
The administration offered no further details on which companies agreed to this request. Continue Reading Trump Says Tech Companies Pledged to Build Power Plants for Their Data Centers












