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First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
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White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
The lawmakers also called on Acting Director Vought to complete the CFPB’s rulemakings on data collection, open banking, small-dollar lending and disparate-impact claims. Continue Reading White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
The senators either declined to comment or insisted their vote was not influenced by the campaign donations. Continue Reading Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
“My focus now is to make agents more successful,” said Golod. Continue Reading Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Cook was accused of mortgage fraud in a criminal referral made by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue Reading Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Judge Approves Sale of 93-Building NYC Portfolio Over Mamdani’s Objections
Judge David Jones said he was “satisfied” with Summit’s plan to mitigate the more than 6,500 housing code violations in Pinnacle’s portfolio. Continue Reading Judge Approves Sale of 93-Building NYC Portfolio Over Mamdani’s Objections
New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Platform
The platform will support trading of tokenized shares fungible with traditionally issued securities as well as tokens natively issued as digital securities. Continue Reading New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Platform
New Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Fuel Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs
The Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services (HUBS) Act is from Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE). Continue Reading New Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Fuel Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs
2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
A third hotel, the Hilton Canopy in Minneapolis, has stopped accepting reservations but is still open for business. Continue Reading 2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
“A move to Gary isn’t just about a building; it’s about building a dynasty,” said Mayor Eddie Melton. Continue Reading Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
The new venue will be the second of its kind in the US and the first to utilize a smaller-scale design model featuring a 6,000-seat structure. Continue Reading Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
Homes are priced from the mid-$500,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
Jeremy Green Joins MBA as VP of Legislative Affairs
Green previously served as vice president of federal government affairs at McGuireWoods Consulting. Continue Reading Jeremy Green Joins MBA as VP of Legislative Affairs
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16
Jerome Powell drops a bombshell, a new movie celebrates a pioneering banker, and the Washington Commanders debut their new stadium’s design. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16












