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Trump Expects Rate Cuts with Warsh as Fed Chief, But Warsh Stresses Fed Independence

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, vowed to maintain the central bank’s independence after the president said he expected Fed rate cuts once Warsh took office. In a CNBC interview this morning ahead of Warsh’s...

Trump Expects Rate Cuts with Warsh as Fed Chief, But Warsh Stresses Fed Independence

by Phil Hall | Apr 21, 2026

“The president never once asked me to commit to any particular interest rate decision, and nor would I agree to it if he had,” Warsh said. Continue Reading Trump Expects Rate Cuts with Warsh as Fed Chief, But Warsh Stresses Fed Independence

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...

Ares Management Acquires Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a New York City-based global alternative investment manager, announced that certain Ares Real Estate funds are acquiring all commons shares and operating partnership units of Houston-headquartered Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR)...

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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

Over Half of Canadian Homeowners Prepare to Cut Spending Ahead of Mortgage Renewals

by Phil Hall | Apr 8, 2026

Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals are preparing to cut their budgets to manage higher payments, while prospective buyers are preparing to make a move later this year. According to a new survey from TD Bank, more than half (56%) of Canadian homeowners said...