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US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
The new name for the building comes ahead of today’s scheduled meeting between Trump and leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue Reading US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
The new name for the building comes ahead of today’s scheduled meeting between Trump and leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue Reading US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
Submarine Manufacturer Acquires Mostly Vacant Connecticut Mall
General Dynamics Electric Boat, the submarine manufacturing division of the aerospace and defense contractor General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today announced it has acquired nearly all the mostly vacant Crystal Mall in Waterford, Connecticut. The acquisition encompasses...
Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
Venterra Realty announced the grand opening of Camber Ridge at Cross Creek Ranch, a 312-unit luxury multifamily community in the Houston suburb of Fulshear, Texas. The community features upscale one- and two-bedroom apartments, with amenities including a resort-style...
DeSantis: Putting Multiple Property Tax Measures on the Ballot is a ‘Political Game’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the state’s legislators for putting multiple property tax relief measures on the 2026 election ballot, complaining it would be impossible for any of them to pass. Last week, the legislature put forth seven different property tax...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Properties at the lower- and mid-tier and the South were the most likely to have lowered prices while luxury home prices remained steady. Continue Reading Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls After 6 Months of Increases
Year-over-year, the overall CMBS delinquency rate is up 153 basis points from 5.70% Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls After 6 Months of Increases
Luxury Home Sales Rise While Sales Activity Declines
“Sales have slowed across all price tiers, and luxury homes are no exception,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading Luxury Home Sales Rise While Sales Activity Declines
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Foreign Interest in US Housing Continues to Rise, But Not Among Canadians
Austin and San Antonio attracted new levels of attention in the first quarter. Continue Reading Foreign Interest in US Housing Continues to Rise, But Not Among Canadians
Texas Realtor Pleads Guilty to $770,000 Fraud Scheme
Mario Alberto Rodriguez will be sentenced on Aug. 12 and faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. Continue Reading Texas Realtor Pleads Guilty to $770,000 Fraud Scheme
San Francisco’s Market Center Complex Sold at a Steep Discount
The property, which consists of adjacent 22-story and 40-story towers on Market Street, were 44% leased as of April. Continue Reading San Francisco’s Market Center Complex Sold at a Steep Discount
Chicago Fire to Build $650 Million Soccer Stadium Without Public Funding
The Chicago White Sox expressed interest in the site but demanded $1 billion in public funding to cover the development costs. Continue Reading Chicago Fire to Build $650 Million Soccer Stadium Without Public Funding
Oceanfront Oregon Hotel Listed for Sale
The hotel was built in 1966 and spans nearly 2.5 acres across five buildings, with 900 feet of exclusive beachfront access. Continue Reading Oceanfront Oregon Hotel Listed for Sale
Real Estate Agency Slammed for Offering Week’s Free Rent in Exchange for 5-Star Google Reviews
Oddly, the business did not suffer from bad reviews – it enjoyed an average rating of 4.8 stars from 851 reviews prior to the story going live. Continue Reading Real Estate Agency Slammed for Offering Week’s Free Rent in Exchange for 5-Star Google Reviews
Douglas Elliman to Expand Globally
“Elliman International represents the natural progression of our legacy as America’s premier luxury real estate brokerage now becoming global,” said President and CEO Michael S. Liebowitz. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman to Expand Globally
Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
The company “believes multifamily housing offers a blend of stability, income generation, and long-term growth potential.” Continue Reading Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
Progressive is also introducing The UpPayment program, a down payment assistance program that will provide a $13,500 grant towards the purchase of a home to up to 100 qualified applicants. Continue Reading Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
Early 18th Century Brooklyn Farmhouse to Become Museum
The house was part of the Underground Railroad system that sheltered enslaved people fleeing from the South. Continue Reading Early 18th Century Brooklyn Farmhouse to Become Museum
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