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Office Leasing Activity Up 5% During 2025
Last year, office tenants signed for an estimated 410 million square feet of space. Continue Reading Office Leasing Activity Up 5% During 2025
Office Leasing Activity Up 5% During 2025
Last year, office tenants signed for an estimated 410 million square feet of space. Continue Reading Office Leasing Activity Up 5% During 2025
Kansas Home Sales Declined During November
November home sales in Kansas totaled 2,560 units, a 9.6% decline from the 2,831 transactions recorded one year earlier. At the end of the month, there were 3,762 contracts still pending, up 7.8% from the 3,491 total set 12 months earlier. According to data from...
Iowa Home Sellers Will Need to Disclose Presence of Lead Water Lines
Beginning on Jan. 1, home sellers in Iowa will need to disclose the presence of lead water lines in their property. KTIV reports the recently passed state law House File 876 goes into effect on New Year’s Day. This comes ahead of the 2037 deadline set in the US...
Sterling Organization Acquires Connecticut Shopping Center
Sterling Organization, a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, has acquired Bristol Plaza, a 263,000 square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in Bristol, Connecticut. The property is anchored by the Stop & Shop...
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Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
The median sales price in Alabama grew by $39,275 year-over-year to $251,784, an 18.5% annual increase but a 0.6% drop month-over-month. Continue Reading Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
This development follows the company’s ongoing progress toward its proposed merger with FG Merger II Corp. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
Following the transaction, Sapporo Real Estate will become an independent company. Continue Reading Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
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New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
The company argues the new law (S7882/A1417) represents a challenge to free speech and repeats false claims regarding its revenue management software. Continue Reading RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Continue Reading New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
Jamie Blades, founder and CEO of Homicity, will join Sutton Group as vice president of technology. Continue Reading Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
Delivery is planned for the 2027-2028 academic year. Continue Reading 625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
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