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Q1 Retail Construction Activity Down Year-Over-Year

Retail construction activity declined during the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP). During the first three months of the year, approximately 64.2 million square feet of retail space was under construction. This is down from...

Q1 Retail Construction Activity Down Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | Apr 7, 2026

CoStar Group noted that current construction volumes are near levels last seen in the early stages of the post-pandemic recovery. Continue Reading Q1 Retail Construction Activity Down Year-Over-Year

Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...

Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026

The UK government has frozen the assets of a fugitive Chinese national who acquired up to $108 million worth of London-based real estate. According to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, the initial March 24 announcement from the Crown Prosecution...

Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026

Realtor.com has become the latest real estate entity to launch an app in ChatGPT. According to the Austin-headquartered company, the new app is tailored to prompt support first-time buyers during the pre-search phase, helping them move from early questions about how...

News & Current Events

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026

Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27

Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026

Over the past four years, the team has closed more than 1,250 home sales totaling $490 million. Continue Reading Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage

Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2026

The new division offers yacht acquisition advisory, brokerage services and bespoke yacht charters globally through its strategic relationship with Royal Yacht International. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division

Exclusive News

31-Story Build-to-Rent Community Opens in Liverpool

Mar 6, 2026

The property is located within Princes Dock and is Liverpool Waters, a $6.6 billion multidecade regeneration initiative. Continue Reading 31-Story Build-to-Rent Community Opens in Liverpool

Six Flags Sells 7 Amusement Parks for $331 Million

Mar 5, 2026

Six Flags said it plans to operate its remaining collection of 34 parks across 23 locations in North America for the 2026 season. Continue Reading Six Flags Sells 7 Amusement Parks for $331 Million

Brad Bazley Joins Perform Properties as Chief Technology Officer

Mar 5, 2026

Bazley comes to Perform from Internet Brands, where he served as vice president and chief information officer. Continue Reading Brad Bazley Joins Perform Properties as Chief Technology Officer

Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes

Mar 5, 2026

Mayor Freddie O’Connell explained that taxes are higher because local property valuations have increased. Continue Reading Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%

Mar 5, 2026

A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%

Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers

Mar 5, 2026

61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers

St. Petersburg Mayor: City is in ‘Better Place’ Without New Stadium for Tampa Bay Rays

Mar 5, 2026

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has no regrets that the Tampa Bay Rays withdrew their plans last year to build a stadium in his city. Indeed, he’s quite happy about it. Last March, the team discontinued its plans for a new $1.3 billion, 30,000-seat venue in St....