The deals, policy decisions, people and market shifts shaping real estate now.
CrossCountry Mortgage is demanding 75 basis points per refinance from former loan officers, raising questions about borrower relationships and non-solicitation terms.
Opinion: Daniel Park examines migration from California and New York, arguing that housing choices and public policy should protect affordability.
PennyMac reports lower annual profit and plans $160 million in cost cuts, including fulfillment layoffs, while servicing supports earnings and debt reduction.
Dark Matter acquires House Numbers’ mortgage AI platform, aiming to integrate loan-condition follow-up tools while keeping human oversight in lending.
Weil’s planned wind-down raises questions about its GM Building lease, rent exposure, refinancing and the cost of filling a large Midtown office…
Opinion: Daniel Park examines Arizona pricing, Phoenix concessions and ownership costs, arguing sellers should negotiate with today’s buyers in mind.
Natalie Chen argues mortgage denials often reflect predictable debt-to-income problems, urging buyers and lenders to calculate full ownership costs early.
Opinion: Daniel Park argues Texas housing needs realistic pricing and full ownership-cost budgets, even as population growth supports long-term demand.
Pasadena Unified proposes 110 below-market rentals for employees at a former school campus. Design review, traffic concerns and final rent limits remain.
Vici records a Caesars lease credit-loss allowance as it weighs potential changes, while rent payments continue and adjusted earnings guidance rises.
Howard Hanna partners with ARC Realty and Capstone Realty, adding 875 agents in Alabama while keeping local brands and leadership in place.
Las Vegas fell in the 2027 Emerging Trends markets-to-watch ranking. Maya Brooks examines investor sentiment, underwriting and what the survey cannot predict.
Faena Residences Miami secured an $817 million construction loan for two luxury condo towers, with presales and buyer deposit risks in focus.
Rocket reports $709 million in third-quarter profit while warning of slower mortgage activity, underscoring why buyers should compare lenders and fees.
Utah’s traditional retail and mixed-use storefronts show different vacancy rates, with implications for developers, commercial brokers and investors.
A Coldwell Banker survey finds parents considering savings for a child’s down payment, highlighting family funding, co-buying and gift-letter questions.
A Real REMAX Group survey finds more agents describing buyer-favorable markets as mortgage rates weigh on activity and buyers delay their searches.
Natalie Chen argues sellers should plan an early price review as buyers gain leverage, and compares the costs of adjusting after two…
Cohen Brothers Realty secured $385 million in construction debt for West Palm Point, a delayed West Palm Beach office tower due in…
Olivia Reed argues buyers should afford today’s mortgage payment without relying on a future refinance, and explains closing costs and break-even math.
Houston broker James Krueger reflects on how bartending helped him overcome shyness and build a real estate business focused on people, training…
Compass is raising minimum production requirements for incoming agents by 30%. Cameron Brooks examines recruiting economics, agent support and the brand strategy.
R2 and Cubed Real Estate bought two Chicago office buildings for $12 million after R2 sold them for $38 million in 2016,…
Zillow agreed to a $212.5 million securities settlement tied to Zillow Offers. The proposed deal admits no wrongdoing and still requires court…
A California appeals court ruled that homeowners can seek damages over missed ADU permit deadlines. The Palos Verdes Estates case returns for…
Opinion: Ryan Holt argues higher borrowing costs can challenge inflated home prices and speculative purchases, while warning that rates alone cannot fix…
Timber Ridge opened 52 affordable senior apartments in Davenport with more than half rented. The $15.4 million project uses low-income housing tax…
Opinion: Seventeen Gables adds 117 condos in Coral Gables, but Daniel Park argues buyers must examine mortgage costs, association dues, insurance and…
Mortgage credit availability barely changed in September, but higher rates and debt-to-income limits are putting the typical home beyond many buyers' reach.
Prosper approved zoning for The Marco, a $2 billion canal village with a 15-acre lagoon. Financing, land acquisition and development agreements remain…
Las Vegas home prices fell 1.29% year over year in August, ranking second weakest among 20 major metros in the latest Case-Shiller…
CoStar posted record quarterly revenue of $952 million, while sales staff turnover and spending on Homes.com and acquisitions raised questions for brokers.
September's median new-home price was $400,400, below the $417,500 existing-home median, as builders used smaller floor plans, incentives and price cuts.
Casa Eleda, Palm Beach's historic Ham and Cheese House, is under contract after a $105 million asking price. The final contract price…
ICE reports rising foreclosure inventory and serious delinquencies, while the overall mortgage delinquency rate remains below pre-pandemic September levels.
St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles Beach secured $463 million in financing. The two-tower oceanfront project is 80% presold, with units from…
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