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Builder Confidence at 7-Month Low

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes evaporated in the latest Housing Market Index (HMI) published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), dropping four points in April to 34, its lowest level since September 2025. Any...

Builder Confidence at 7-Month Low

by Phil Hall | Apr 15, 2026

“Builder sentiment has fallen back in spring as buyers face ongoing elevated interest rates and growing economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens Continue Reading Builder Confidence at 7-Month Low

Property Tax on Average Single-Family Home Increased 3% in 2025

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026

The average single-family home, with an estimated value of $494,231, generated $4,427 in taxes during 2025, a 3% year-year-over increase, according to new data from ATTOM. Last year, $396.8 billion in property taxes were levied on more than 89.6 million single-family...

TikTok Account Impersonates Atlanta Realtors to Defraud Renters

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026

Realtors in the Atlanta metro market are being impersonated by a TikTok account that tries to shakedown unsuspecting renters with upfront fees for properties they do not represent. Atlanta News First reports at least two realtors had their photos and videos taken...

Ground Broken on New Affordable Housing Development in Columbus, Ohio

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026

Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), an acquirer and developer of affordable housing, broke ground on Landmark on Scioto, a new 321-unit affordable housing community in Columbus, Ohio. The 44.5-acre build-to-rent development is LAC's first ground-up construction project...

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Ares Management Acquires Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026

Whitestone’s portfolio includes 56 convenience-focused retail properties totaling approximately 4.9 million square feet in Sun Belt markets. Continue Reading Ares Management Acquires Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion

The Granola Bar, NYC-Area Restaurant Group, Taps Bialow Real Estate for Nationwide Expansion

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026

Bialow, which represents more than 75 brands nationally, will lead the site selection and real estate development as the brand scales into major markets. Continue Reading The Granola Bar, NYC-Area Restaurant Group, Taps Bialow Real Estate for Nationwide Expansion

Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice

by Phil Hall | Apr 8, 2026

Stephen L. Hochberg was charged in December and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US and to obstruction of justice in January. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice

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Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Mar 23, 2026

The four most expensive homes sold last month brought in $50 million or more, while all 10 sold for north of $30 million. Continue Reading Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Identifies CrossCountry Mortgage as New Bidder for Merger

Mar 23, 2026

Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a New York City-based mortgage servicing rights-focused real estate investment trust, announced that an unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock constituted a “Company Superior Proposal” as...

New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low

Mar 23, 2026

The statewide median sales price last month was $425,000, unchanged from February 2025. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low

David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64

Mar 23, 2026

Under his leadership, Simon Property Group owned or held interests in more than 250 properties comprising over 200 million square feet. Continue Reading David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64

11 Arrested for Running Fraud Ring Targeting Elderly California Homeowners

Mar 23, 2026

Eleven defendants have been arrested for running a real estate crime ring that stole the identities of elderly homeowners for title deed theft and loan fraud. According to the indictment, between January 2021 to May 2023 the fraudsters obtained the personal...