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Vietnam Bank to Auction Assets of Convicted Real Estate Mogul Behind Nation’s Largest Fraud Case
Truong My Lan’s sentence was changed to life imprisonment when Vietnam abolished the death penalty for certain economic crimes. Continue Reading Vietnam Bank to Auction Assets of Convicted Real Estate Mogul Behind Nation’s Largest Fraud Case
Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
The statewide level of single-family existing homes was at a 4.8-months’ supply while existing condo-townhouse properties were at a 9.3-months’ supply last month. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
“Affordability for buyers and builders remains a top concern,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Very Slightly
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Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Former Northern California Estate Relisted 9 Months After Selling at a Discount
Canadian Housing Starts Up During February
The year-to-date total was 31,974 units, up 5% from the same period in 2025, driven by higher starts to begin the year in British Columbia and Ontario. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up During February
Public Storage Acquires National Storage Affiliates for $10.5 Billion
The combined company is expected to have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $57 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $77 billion. Continue Reading Public Storage Acquires National Storage Affiliates for $10.5 Billion
Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Dropped in December
The decline in sales was mirrored by a decline in new listings – 30,595 in December, compared to 34,812 one year earlier. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Dropped in December
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
“For buyers, easing rates and more options created opportunities that didn’t exist a year ago,” said REMAX CEO Erik Carlson. Continue Reading REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
“Luxury home sales are small but powerful,” said Jennifer Wauhob, president of Texas Realtors. Continue Reading Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
The DOJ noted there has been no determination of liability against the parties in the settlement. Continue Reading Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025
“The average size of a SASB deal in 2025 was $718.9 million,” said Orest Mandzy, managing editor of Trepp’s CRE Direct. Continue Reading Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025
Neighborhood Ventures Debuts Fund to Acquire Distressed Multifamily Properties
The new fund will target mid-sized multifamily communities (typically 50–200 units) purchased at 30% or more below intrinsic value. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Debuts Fund to Acquire Distressed Multifamily Properties
Axis Partners Sells 22-Asset Industrial Portfolio for $111 Million
Roughly two-thirds of the properties are spread across Atlanta and Texas. Continue Reading Axis Partners Sells 22-Asset Industrial Portfolio for $111 Million
Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
“Now if I want to really crush the housing market, I could do that so fast and people could buy houses,” he said. Continue Reading Trump Suggests He is Opposed to Lowering Home Prices
Supreme Court Voices Skepticism Over Trump’s Effort to Fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
“The real question is to what extent we believe the public is harmed to allow Ms. Cook to remain in post during the pendency of this case,” said Justice Jackson. Continue Reading Supreme Court Voices Skepticism Over Trump’s Effort to Fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook













