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APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million

APW Avenue Group, a Los Angeles-headquartered real estate investment and development firm, has acquired The Village at Iron Blossom, a 401-unit apartment community in South Reno, Nevada, for $96 million. The property offers residences in one-, two- and three-bedroom...

APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

“Reno’s transformation is being fueled by world-class employers that are creating thousands of high-paying jobs,” said James R. Parks, founder and principal of APW Avenue Group. Continue Reading APW Avenue Group Acquires Reno Apartment Community for $96 Million

Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

Smart Capital Center, a San Francisco-based platform for commercial real estate underwriting, loan origination and asset management, announced the launch of Fraud Alerts, a new artificial intelligence capability designed to detect inconsistencies, anomalies, and...

Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

A convicted Florida felon pleaded guilty to running a real estate investment fraud scheme that raised more than $50 million. Jean Joseph, also known as “Jon,” of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. His co-defendant, Janalie Camille...

Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending March 27 amid a steep decline in refinancing, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, fell by 10.4% on...

News & Current Events

Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes

NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

Goodell ruled out having the team remaining at Soldier Field, their longtime Chicago home. Continue Reading NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’

Apollo Funds Acquire UK’s Gatehouse Living Group

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Apollo Funds Acquire UK’s Gatehouse Living Group

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Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT

Mar 30, 2026

The app is available beginning today. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts App in ChatGPT

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

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

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

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

Thor Equities Acquires Historic NYC Mixed-Use Property for $56 Million

Mar 27, 2026

Thor Equities, a real estate development, leasing, and asset management firm, announced its acquisition of 1165 Broadway, a 58,000-square-foot, mixed-use office and retail property in New York City, for $56 Million. Located in Manhattan’s NoMad District, the property...