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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
JLL Capital Markets Secures $565 Million Construction Financing for New Miami Luxury Condo Tower
In what could be seen as a major endorsement of Florida’s beleaguered condo market, JLL's Capital Markets announced it secured $565.35 million in construction financing for The Residences at 1428 Brickell, a 70-story luxury condo tower in Miami's Brickell Financial...
MCB Real Estate Makes New Acquisition Offer for Whitestone REIT
MCB Real Estate, a Baltimore-headquartered commercial real estate developer and investment management firm, is renewing its’ attempts to acquire Houston-based Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) by offering to purchase all the outstanding Whitestone shares for $15.20 per...
LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
A Los Angeles mansion that was briefly the most US expensive home listed for sale is scheduled to be sold in a foreclosure auction. The Wall Street Journal reports the 8.5-acre Casa Encantada, which made headlines in 2023 with an audacious $250 million listing price,...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Public input can be submitted through the agency’s website by Nov. 5. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
Two-thirds of survey respondents believe it is the government’s job to require sales disclosures that house is haunted. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
California Home Sales Rebounded in September
In September, California’s median home price fell 1.7% to $883,640, down from $899,130 in August. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in September
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SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire filed criminal charges against Robynne Alexander. Continue Reading SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Post District opened in December 2023 and spans five buildings. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Hyatt Sells Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio for $2 Billion
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV’s real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners LLC and Rodina. Hyatt acquired Playa earlier this year for...
North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
North Korea’s tiny tourism industry was shut down during the pandemic and only began receiving Russian tourists again in 2024. Continue Reading North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
The property, called Bird Point, is located along 2,400 feet of protected shoreline and encompasses three residences. Continue Reading Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Cryptocurrency permeates housing policy, HUD muscles its way into a new headquarters, and Cincinnati will not have a new football stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
“She was staying in bank foyers,” said Mike White, her former boyfriend. Continue Reading Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
“We created US Fin Tech to demonstrate the incredible ingenuity of American technology under President Trump’s leadership,” said FHFA’s Bill Pulte. Continue Reading GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
“This initiative reflects Trepp’s commitment to supporting lifelong learning and strengthening the CRE talent pipeline,” said CEO Annemarie DiCola. Continue Reading Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
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