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

Starlight Investments, the Toronto-headquartered real estate investment and asset management firm, announced the grand opening of Lighthaus, a 31-story build-to‑rent (BTR) community in Liverpool, England. Lighthaus features 278 units consisting of studio, one-, two‑,...

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

by Phil Hall | 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

Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2025

The Boston City Council voted unanimously raise residential property taxes by 13% for 2026. Property taxes cover more than 70% of the city’s $4.8 billion budget. WBUR reports the City Council’s vote this marks the second straight year double-digit tax increases for...

Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down During Q3

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2025

A total of 72,217 single-family homes and condominiums were flipped in the third quarter, accounting for 6.8% of home sales between July and September. According to data from ATTOM, the number of flips nationwide was down quarter-over-quarter (from 79,335 in the...

Housing Advocacy Group Sues Newsom Over Suspension of Duplex/ADU Ban in LA Wildfire Areas

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2025

The San Francisco-headquartered housing advocacy group YIMBY Law has filed a lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order that suspended SB 9 development in Los Angeles County areas impacted earlier this year by catastrophic wildfires. SB 9, passed...