Real Estate News & Insights
I Sat in a Room and Watched Someone Describe America’s Mortgage Application — and We’d Be Denied
A 124% debt-to-GDP ratio isn’t a political point. It’s a loan file. And right now, the file needs work. Continue Reading I Sat in a Room and Watched Someone Describe America’s Mortgage Application — and We’d Be Denied
76 Representatives Call on House Leadership to Drop Build-to-Rent Provision from Senate Housing Bill
The representatives cited a forecast from the Urban Institute warning the provision could “decrease the number of rental units built each year by at least 72,000.” Continue Reading 76 Representatives Call on House Leadership to Drop Build-to-Rent Provision from Senate Housing Bill
Report: A Record 34% of February Home Sellers Reduced Their Listing Prices
Texas and Florida sellers were most likely to cut prices. Continue Reading Report: A Record 34% of February Home Sellers Reduced Their Listing Prices
Property Tax on Average Single-Family Home Increased 3% in 2025
Last year, $396.8 billion in property taxes were levied on more than 89.6 million single-family homes. Continue Reading Property Tax on Average Single-Family Home Increased 3% in 2025
TikTok Account Impersonates Atlanta Realtors to Defraud Renters
The fake account promotes access to sublease units with “keys in hand” and “no credit check” while demanding a $100 upfront fee. Continue Reading TikTok Account Impersonates Atlanta Realtors to Defraud Renters
Ground Broken on New Affordable Housing Development in Columbus, Ohio
Construction on Landmark on Scioto is underway, and the community is expected to begin leasing this summer. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New Affordable Housing Development in Columbus, Ohio
Ares Management Acquires Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion
Whitestone’s portfolio includes 56 convenience-focused retail properties totaling approximately 4.9 million square feet in Sun Belt markets. Continue Reading Ares Management Acquires Whitestone REIT for $1.7 Billion
The Granola Bar, NYC-Area Restaurant Group, Taps Bialow Real Estate for Nationwide Expansion
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
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
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...
JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Kreisman has been with JLL for over 18 years and was most recently global head of corporate real estate. Continue Reading JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
“These pure luxury markets are defined by geographic and structural scarcity,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
