Real Estate News & Insights
Daniel Sogorka Named CEO at Informed
“Informed has built something rare: a data advantage lenders genuinely trust to fight fraud,” said Sogorka. Continue Reading Daniel Sogorka Named CEO at Informed
Utah Real Estate Agent Discovers Mountain Lion Inside Open House
While some Instagram denizens thought the mountain lion was a pretty sleeping kitty, others wondered if it was a taxidermy specimen. Continue Reading Utah Real Estate Agent Discovers Mountain Lion Inside Open House
First American Home Warranty Hires Jason Gritters as Chief Revenue Officer
Gritters most recently served as vice president of product and corporate development at 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. Continue Reading First American Home Warranty Hires Jason Gritters as Chief Revenue Officer
Taylor Hospitality Completes Acquisition of Historic West Virginia Hotel
“The Blennerhassett does not need to be reinvented. It needs to be seen,” said Sean Taylor, founder and CEO, Taylor Hospitality. Continue Reading Taylor Hospitality Completes Acquisition of Historic West Virginia Hotel
Brennan Investment Group Expands into Phoenix Market, Taps Matt Field as SVP
He most recently served at Bridge Investment Group as vice president and investment officer for the West Region. Continue Reading Brennan Investment Group Expands into Phoenix Market, Taps Matt Field as SVP
Thompson Thrift Begins Construction on Atlanta-Area Multifamily Community
Resident move-ins are expected to begin in October 2027. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Begins Construction on Atlanta-Area Multifamily Community
Illinois’ Cook County Faces 32nd Consecutive Year of Property Tax Hikes
Within the city of Chicago, overall taxes rose $196 million, or 2.2%, which was below the rate of inflation for 2025. Continue Reading Illinois’ Cook County Faces 32nd Consecutive Year of Property Tax Hikes
Lennar Unveils New Single-Family Home Community in Georgia
Pricing starts in the mid-$200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New Single-Family Home Community in Georgia
Reports: Fannie Mae Executives Fired in New Round of Layoffs
Fannie Mae and its chairman, Bill Pulte, offered no public comment. Continue Reading Reports: Fannie Mae Executives Fired in New Round of Layoffs
Former Honeywell Executive Ken West Joins QXO as President and Chief Operating Officer
West will report to CEO Brad Jacobs and be responsible for QXO’s day-to-day operations. Continue Reading Former Honeywell Executive Ken West Joins QXO as President and Chief Operating Officer
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21
A real estate fraudster being chased by the FBI, an ex-CEO trying to take over his former company, and the upcoming demolition of a historic site in sports betting. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21
CoStar Completes $800 Million Acquisition of Zonda
CoStar Group has completed its $800 million acquisition of Zonda, adding new-home construction data, builder software and residential marketplaces to its growing real estate portfolio.
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