Real Estate News & Insights
JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Alabama Shopping Center for $94 Million
The property is a 345,000-square-foot open-air retail center and is leased to a mix of prominent national chains and popular local businesses. Continue Reading JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Alabama Shopping Center for $94 Million
Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Lisa Roberts-Allen created the nonprofit Home Advocates and Limitless Outreach (HALO) with alleged goal of helping financially vulnerable elderly homeowners. Continue Reading Phony Housing Advocate Sentenced for Role in North Carolina Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
The national median single-family existing-home price rose 1.5% year-over-year to $434,900, up from 0.5% annual growth in the first quarter. Continue Reading Q2 Home Prices Up in 80% of Metro Markets
Judge Blocks Rhode Island Town’s Eminent Domain Seizure of Land Slated for Affordable Housing
“A municipality is not in and of itself a sovereign,” wrote Judge Melissa R. DuBose. Continue Reading Judge Blocks Rhode Island Town’s Eminent Domain Seizure of Land Slated for Affordable Housing
CFPB’s Chief Examiner Warns Staff of ‘Unpleasant Consequences’ from Aggressive Oversight of Financial Firms
Fatima Batie’s email informed the agency’s staff to conduct their duties in “friendly reminder…to be careful.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Chief Examiner Warns Staff of ‘Unpleasant Consequences’ from Aggressive Oversight of Financial Firms
California Builders Seek to Drop Endangered Status for Swainson’s Hawk
The state commissioners have until Sept. 8 to evaluate the petition. Continue Reading California Builders Seek to Drop Endangered Status for Swainson’s Hawk
National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
“Each property will require significant initial improvement,” said the service in its announcement. Continue Reading National Park Service Issues RFPs for Leasing 3 Historic Cape Cod Properties
Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
The credit unions will originate 100% financed mortgages for eligible first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Idaho Credit Unions Roll Out Program to Assist First-Time Homebuyers
Newmark Acquires Altus Group’s Development Advisory Business
Altus’ Development Advisory business consists of approximately 335 employees across the US, Canada, Australia and Thailand. Continue Reading Newmark Acquires Altus Group’s Development Advisory Business
Private Equity Firm Seeks to Buy 117 JCPenney Stores
The 117 stores are located in 35 states. Continue Reading Private Equity Firm Seeks to Buy 117 JCPenney Stores
Florida Sheriffs Association Voices Opposition to Property Tax Amendment
The organization warned the measure would create a negative impact on communities that rely on property tax revenue to finance public services. Continue Reading Florida Sheriffs Association Voices Opposition to Property Tax Amendment
Vishal Garg Steps Down as Better CEO
Daniel Lewis, a board member, was named Interim CEO. Continue Reading Vishal Garg Steps Down as Better CEO












