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Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
The approximately 65,000-seat, roofed stadium will host more than 200 activations every year. Continue Reading Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
The approximately 65,000-seat, roofed stadium will host more than 200 activations every year. Continue Reading Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
Top CFPB Enforcement Officer Quits, Claiming Agency is ‘Under Attack’ by Trump
The highest-ranking enforcement official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has resigned with an angry rebuke of how the Trump administration is treating the agency. Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen said the administration "has no intention to...
HUD Secretary Turner: Los Angeles Rioters Forced Closure of 3 Field Offices
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner took to X with photographs showing the level of vandalism inflicted on his department’s Los Angeles office building by the rioters who have disrupted the city's downtown area and shut down the department's...
Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Real estate investors accounted for 10.8% of home sellers in 2024, a record high level, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Last year, 13.0% of homes were bought by investors, a slight increase from 2023 but below the 2022 peak of 13.3%. On the sell side,...
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Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws for Utilities in Rebuilding After LA Fires
The executive order suspends compliance requirements related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act by utilities. Continue Reading Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws for Utilities in Rebuilding After LA Fires
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
Timothy LaFlamme identified himself in a now-deleted LinkedIn account as a “mental health and financial consultant.” Continue Reading Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Whittle Down the CFPB
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s actions to downsize and realign the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a 112-page ruling by US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, an Obama administration appointee, the Trump administration was ordered...
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Rod Stewart Hikes Price on Beverly Hills Mansion to $80 Million
Some of Stewart’s neighbors include Denzel Washington, Justin Bieber and Barry Bonds. Continue Reading Rod Stewart Hikes Price on Beverly Hills Mansion to $80 Million
Survey: Ontario Residents Rate Housing Affordability as a Top Priority
“But today, that dream is slipping from too many young families in Ontario,” said OREA CEO Tim Hudak. Continue Reading Survey: Ontario Residents Rate Housing Affordability as a Top Priority
Construction Starts on New Affordable Housing Community in San Antonio
The first Nova Loft units will be ready for leasing January 2025 and the entire development is slated for completion by April 2025. Continue Reading Construction Starts on New Affordable Housing Community in San Antonio
Change of Leadership at Brixmor Property Group
Angela M. Aman is leaving Brixmor to accept the position of CEO at Kilroy Realty Corp. Continue Reading Change of Leadership at Brixmor Property Group
NewStar Asset Management Launches Land Development Subsidiary
Through this business, NewStar has acquired 39 acres in Charlotte, North Carolina, in partnership with Red Cedar Development LLC. Continue Reading NewStar Asset Management Launches Land Development Subsidiary
New Chief Accounting Officer at MFA Financial
Bryan Doran joins MFA from Ernst & Young LLP, where he was an audit partner in the real estate, hospitality and construction practice. Continue Reading New Chief Accounting Officer at MFA Financial
RealPage in Partnership with Habitat for Humanity International
The company is committing to at least 14 site-built projects across the U.S., along with other engagement opportunities in India and the Philippines. Continue Reading RealPage in Partnership with Habitat for Humanity International
Los Angeles Affordable Housing Community to Be Built on Former Industrial Site
A new six-story mixed-use apartment complex is now under construction. Continue Reading Los Angeles Affordable Housing Community to Be Built on Former Industrial Site
Q3 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up by $37.1 Billion
Commercial banks continue to hold the largest share (38%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Q3 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up by $37.1 Billion
Median Rents in Manhattan Drop for the First Time in More Than Two Years
Manhattan’s median rents hit a record high of $4,400 in August. Continue Reading Median Rents in Manhattan Drop for the First Time in More Than Two Years
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