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Here’s the Best Housing Market for First-Time Buyers This Spring
NewsApr 2, 2026

Here’s the Best Housing Market for First-Time Buyers This Spring

Zillow’s latest analysis of the 50 largest U.S. metros identifies Jacksonville, Florida, as the strongest market for first‑time homebuyers in 2026, followed by Birmingham, San Antonio, Atlanta and Houston. The ranking reflects lower rent burdens, higher share of affordable listings—up...

By Mortgage Professional America
Joint Venture Acquires 300,000-Square-Foot Retail District at $6 Billion Miami Mixed-Use Development
NewsApr 2, 2026

Joint Venture Acquires 300,000-Square-Foot Retail District at $6 Billion Miami Mixed-Use Development

A joint venture of Falcone Group, ROK Acquisitions, Andre Mirmelli, The Davis Companies and Jamestown has taken control of a 300,000‑square‑foot retail, dining and entertainment district within Miami Worldcenter. The district, anchored by a flagship Apple store and a roster...

By Shopping Center Business
Trophy Office Rents Jump 9% In D.C. For The Second Year In A Row
NewsApr 2, 2026

Trophy Office Rents Jump 9% In D.C. For The Second Year In A Row

Trophy office rents in Washington, D.C. surged 9.3% year‑over‑year to $105 per square foot, marking a second consecutive double‑digit increase. Vacancy in the premium segment fell to 10.6%, far below the 22.6% rate across all office classes, as law firms...

By Bisnow
Ares Raises Combined $5.4 Billion for U.S. and Europe Value-Add Real Estate Strategies
NewsApr 2, 2026

Ares Raises Combined $5.4 Billion for U.S. and Europe Value-Add Real Estate Strategies

Ares Management announced it has raised roughly $5.4 billion in aggregate capital for its U.S. and European value‑add real estate strategies, closing US Real Estate Fund XI at a $3.1 billion hard cap and European Property Enhancement Partners IV at $1.9 billion. The combined...

By City A.M. — Economics
Ladder Capital Provides $30M Refi for Midtown Manhattan Office Building
NewsApr 2, 2026

Ladder Capital Provides $30M Refi for Midtown Manhattan Office Building

MJ Orbach Associates secured a $29.5 million refinancing loan from Ladder Capital for its 176,000‑square‑foot office building at 260 West 39th Street in Manhattan’s Garment District. The loan was arranged by Arrow Real Estate Advisors, whose team highlighted Ladder’s focus on the asset’s strong...

By Commercial Observer
Ares Raises $5.4bn for US and Europe Value-Add Real Estate Funds
NewsApr 2, 2026

Ares Raises $5.4bn for US and Europe Value-Add Real Estate Funds

Ares Management announced it has raised a total of $5.4 billion for its new value‑add real estate funds covering the United States and Europe. The U.S. Value‑Add Fund XI alone hit its $3.1 billion hard‑cap, signaling strong investor appetite. The capital will...

By CRE Herald
Places for People Secures £100m Debt From Macquarie
NewsApr 2, 2026

Places for People Secures £100m Debt From Macquarie

Places for People, one of the UK’s largest housing associations, has secured a £100 million (approximately $128 million) senior debt facility from Macquarie. The financing will be used to fund the construction of new affordable homes and to refinance existing assets. The...

By CRE Herald
Baird’s Michael Bellisario Says Lodging REIT Outlook Cautiously Optimistic
NewsApr 2, 2026

Baird’s Michael Bellisario Says Lodging REIT Outlook Cautiously Optimistic

Michael Bellisario of Baird says the lodging REIT outlook for 2026 is positive but muted after a difficult 2025. He expects the FIFA World Cup to lift REVPAR by at least 75 basis points, providing a modest revenue tailwind. Wealthy...

By Nareit
The Great Housing Mismatch: Empty Nesters Own 28% of the Nation’s Large Homes, Millennial Families Own 16%
NewsApr 2, 2026

The Great Housing Mismatch: Empty Nesters Own 28% of the Nation’s Large Homes, Millennial Families Own 16%

Redfin’s 2024 analysis shows empty‑nest baby boomers own 28% of U.S. three‑bedroom‑plus homes, while millennial families with children hold just 16%. The gap persists across major metros, with millennials’ share highest in Austin and lowest in Los Angeles. High mortgage...

By Redfin News
The Surprising US Region That's Booming as Multifamily Dominates CRE Market
NewsApr 2, 2026

The Surprising US Region That's Booming as Multifamily Dominates CRE Market

In 2025 the multifamily segment dominated U.S. commercial real estate, capturing 48.61% of capital raised and delivering 40.31% of total investment returns. The Southeast region emerged as the strongest geography, accounting for 42.06% of capital and 40.51% of returns, driven...

By Mortgage Professional America
Turning Vacant Big-Box Stores Into Pickleball Facilities
NewsApr 2, 2026

Turning Vacant Big-Box Stores Into Pickleball Facilities

Big‑box retailers are shuttering locations, creating large vacant shells that entrepreneurs are repurposing as indoor pickleball venues. Converting these spaces demands more than court markings; structural clearance, column spacing, and code‑compliant egress are critical first steps. Flooring must be leveled,...

By Facilities Management Advisor
How Asset-Based Finance Is Finding Its Role in Commercial Real Estate Portfolios
NewsApr 2, 2026

How Asset-Based Finance Is Finding Its Role in Commercial Real Estate Portfolios

Asset‑based finance (ABF) is transitioning from a niche product to a mainstream funding source for commercial‑real‑estate (CRE) owners, offering loans secured by property, equipment, or receivables. The secured structure enables higher leverage and lower covenant intensity than traditional cash‑flow loans,...

By Private Debt Investor
JP Morgan Refis 625 Fulton Street With $765M Loan
NewsApr 1, 2026

JP Morgan Refis 625 Fulton Street With $765M Loan

J.P. Morgan Chase provided a $765 million permanent loan to refinance Rabsky Group’s 35‑story, 1,102‑unit multifamily tower at 625 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The new financing replaces $555 million of construction debt originally supplied by Madison Realty Capital. The development includes...

By Commercial Observer
Pocket Listings Really Do Sell for More — at Least in Dallas
NewsApr 1, 2026

Pocket Listings Really Do Sell for More — at Least in Dallas

A University of Georgia study of roughly 700,000 Dallas‑Fort Worth home sales from 2002‑2022 found that pocket listings – homes sold off‑MLS and entered the MLS after closing – fetched an average 1.7% price premium over comparable MLS listings. The...

By Real Estate News (REN)
Apollo Acquires UK Rental Housing Platform Gatehouse Living Group
NewsApr 1, 2026

Apollo Acquires UK Rental Housing Platform Gatehouse Living Group

Apollo Global Management announced the acquisition of Gatehouse Living Group, a UK‑based rental housing platform that oversees more than 10,000 homes nationwide. The deal expands Apollo’s footprint beyond its U.S. multifamily holdings into Europe’s largest residential market. Gatehouse’s technology‑driven operations...

By CRE Herald
3650 Capital Provides $104M Pref Equity Injection Into $455M Acquisition
NewsApr 1, 2026

3650 Capital Provides $104M Pref Equity Injection Into $455M Acquisition

3650 Capital is injecting $104 million of preferred equity into a $455 million acquisition of a 1,495‑unit multifamily portfolio in the Chicago area, purchased by LaTerra Capital Management and Respark Residential from Aimco. The assets carry $308 million of Fannie Mae agency financing, which...

By Commercial Observer
Real Estate Stock Prices Have Taken a Big Hit in the Past Year
NewsApr 1, 2026

Real Estate Stock Prices Have Taken a Big Hit in the Past Year

Real‑estate equities have endured a steep decline over the past year, with CoStar and Zillow each losing roughly half their value as the housing market remains sluggish. Opendoor’s stock surged 375% while Offerpad tumbled 57%, illustrating divergent fortunes among iBuyers....

By Real Estate News (REN)
2.6M Homeowners Pay $500-Plus in Monthly HOA Fees
NewsApr 1, 2026

2.6M Homeowners Pay $500-Plus in Monthly HOA Fees

Nearly 18 million homeowners in the 100 largest U.S. metros paid HOA or condo fees in 2024, with 2.6 million shelling out $500 or more each month, equivalent to over $6,000 annually. New York recorded the highest median fee at $558, while...

By National Mortgage News
NMHC Survey Charts Moderate Improvement in Apartment Construction Market
NewsApr 1, 2026

NMHC Survey Charts Moderate Improvement in Apartment Construction Market

The National Multifamily Housing Council’s March 2026 quarterly survey shows modest signs of recovery in the apartment construction sector. About 31% of developers say they are launching more projects, while the same share report fewer construction delays. Only a small minority...

By Connect CRE
Greystone Provides $33M Financing to Bayshore Properties for Chicago MF Acquisition
NewsApr 1, 2026

Greystone Provides $33M Financing to Bayshore Properties for Chicago MF Acquisition

Greystone has extended a $32.56 million Freddie Mac loan to Bayshore Properties for the purchase of the 253‑unit Aspen Ridge Apartments in West Chicago. The financing is complemented by a $5.5 million preferred equity investment from Mandelbaum & Associates, together covering the acquisition...

By Connect CRE
Optimism Grows In Atlanta Industrial, Despite Global Uncertainty
NewsApr 1, 2026

Optimism Grows In Atlanta Industrial, Despite Global Uncertainty

Atlanta’s industrial market rebounded strongly in Q1 2026, with tenants absorbing 5.3 million square feet—the highest quarterly total since 2022. Vacancy slipped to 8.4% from 8.8%, reflecting renewed demand after a year of just 347 K SF absorbed. Developers are cautiously restarting projects,...

By Bisnow
MF1 Supplies $64M Construction Takeout Loan for Fort Greene Apartments
NewsApr 1, 2026

MF1 Supplies $64M Construction Takeout Loan for Fort Greene Apartments

MF1 Capital provided a $64 million construction takeout bridge loan to Borough Developers for the 99‑unit Elliot apartments in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The financing was arranged by Landstone Capital Group, led by Leah Paskus and Shlomy Wertzberger. The development benefits from...

By Commercial Observer
Fix and Flip Finance for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Getting Started
NewsApr 1, 2026

Fix and Flip Finance for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Getting Started

Fix‑and‑flip loans are short‑term financing that let investors purchase, renovate, and resell properties without using all their own cash. Lenders often finance up to 100% of loan‑to‑cost and 80% of after‑repair value, with closings as fast as seven days. ATTOM...

By TechBullion
Market West Struggles Continue As Philly Leads Nation In Office Distress
NewsApr 1, 2026

Market West Struggles Continue As Philly Leads Nation In Office Distress

Philadelphia’s office market is in distress, with 34% of CMBS‑backed loans classified as troubled—the highest among the nation’s 20 largest metros. Morningstar’s latest Boots on the Ground report highlights steep price cuts, exemplified by Centre Square’s $94 million sale, less than a...

By Bisnow
Northmarq Report Puts DFW #2 in BTR Units
NewsApr 1, 2026

Northmarq Report Puts DFW #2 in BTR Units

The Dallas‑Fort Worth metro area has emerged as the nation’s second‑largest build‑to‑rent (BTR) market, now boasting roughly 25,000 units, most delivered in the past five years. Net absorption surged to over 4,000 units in 2025, a 30% increase year‑over‑year, while...

By Connect CRE
U.S. Bank Adds Built to Manage Construction Loan Activity
NewsApr 1, 2026

U.S. Bank Adds Built to Manage Construction Loan Activity

U.S. Bank has partnered with Built Technologies to automate its construction‑loan workflow using Built’s AI‑driven Draw Agent platform. The integration promises faster funding, with draw times potentially improving up to 70%, and offers borrowers real‑time visibility into draws, inspections, and...

By National Mortgage News
Mapletree Sells 1.4M-SF Warehouse Portfolio to Dalfen Industrial for $208M
NewsApr 1, 2026

Mapletree Sells 1.4M-SF Warehouse Portfolio to Dalfen Industrial for $208M

Mapletree Investments sold a 1.4 million‑square‑foot U.S. industrial portfolio to Texas‑based Dalfen Industrial for $207.5 million. The assets include 13 warehouses in Dallas‑Fort Worth, four in Chicago, and one each in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. This transaction is Mapletree’s fifth U.S. warehouse divestment...

By Commercial Observer
Younger Partners Explains Strategy That Led To Full Occupancy At 8 DFW Office Properties
NewsApr 1, 2026

Younger Partners Explains Strategy That Led To Full Occupancy At 8 DFW Office Properties

Younger Partners leveraged Dallas‑Fort Worth’s office resurgence to fully lease 463,000 sq ft across eight older Class‑B properties in 2025‑2026. The firm combined owner collaboration, direct marketing, small‑lease flexibility, and aggressive spec‑suite upgrades to attract local financial, legal and insurance tenants. By...

By Bisnow
Deutsche Bank to Provide £925m Senior Loan for Olympia Redevelopment
NewsApr 1, 2026

Deutsche Bank to Provide £925m Senior Loan for Olympia Redevelopment

Deutsche Bank has agreed to provide a £925 million senior loan to finance the redevelopment of London’s Olympia exhibition centre. German investors backing the project will contribute an additional £500 million in equity as part of the refinancing package. The combined funding...

By Real Estate Capital
Gucci-Owner Kering Raises $1.4 Billion by Offloading Majority in Milan Building to Qatari Buyer
NewsApr 1, 2026

Gucci-Owner Kering Raises $1.4 Billion by Offloading Majority in Milan Building to Qatari Buyer

Kering, the parent of Gucci, sold an 80% stake in its Via Monte Napoleone Milan building to Qatar’s Al‑Mirqab Group for €1.16 billion (about $1.28 billion). The French luxury group received an upfront €729 million (~$802 million) and will collect a further €432 million (~$475 million) in five...

By FashionNetwork (Worldwide)
Term Sheet: CTP’s Asian Loan, a Refinancing for Olympia, BNPP AM Alts on Defence Spending
NewsApr 1, 2026

Term Sheet: CTP’s Asian Loan, a Refinancing for Olympia, BNPP AM Alts on Defence Spending

Logistics developer CTP secured a new loan from Asian banks, expanding its financing footprint beyond Europe. The proceeds will support a refinancing of the Olympia project in London, which also includes a sizable equity injection to improve capital structure. BNP...

By Real Estate Capital
Mangat Staking $250M on Small-Bay Phoenix Warehouses
NewsApr 1, 2026

Mangat Staking $250M on Small-Bay Phoenix Warehouses

The Mangat Group announced a more than $250 million investment in four small‑bay industrial developments in the Phoenix metro area. The projects will deliver 219 flex‑space units totaling roughly 527,000 square feet, with the first site on Glendale Avenue entering...

By Connect CRE
Mesa West Capital Provides $81M Refi for Townhome Complex Outside Houston
NewsApr 1, 2026

Mesa West Capital Provides $81M Refi for Townhome Complex Outside Houston

Knightvest Capital secured an $81 million five‑year floating‑rate loan from Mesa West Capital to refinance the 313‑unit Domain Memorial townhome community near Houston. The loan will fund interior renovations and recent capital improvements, including an EV charging station and upgraded amenities....

By Commercial Observer
Australia’s Land Value Has Gone Through the Roof. Where Does that Leave Young People Who Want to Buy a Home?...
NewsApr 1, 2026

Australia’s Land Value Has Gone Through the Roof. Where Does that Leave Young People Who Want to Buy a Home?...

Australia’s household wealth surged in 2025, with land contributing about $567 billion USD (≈$860 bn AUD), pushing land’s share of assets to 42% of total holdings. Over the past 25 years land values have jumped 832%, outpacing deposits and making land three times...

By The Guardian — Opinion (Comment is free)
Top Resi Brokers, Firms Navigate Luxury’s New Battlegrounds: Rankings
NewsApr 1, 2026

Top Resi Brokers, Firms Navigate Luxury’s New Battlegrounds: Rankings

New York City’s luxury residential market rebounded in 2025, delivering record‑breaking sales such as a $129 million Manhattan condo and multiple $80‑$90 million deals. A severe shortage of new‑development inventory—down to a ten‑year low—has intensified competition and driven price per square foot...

By The Real Deal – Tech
NCR Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Slowdown
NewsApr 1, 2026

NCR Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Slowdown

The National Capital Region (NCR) housing market is showing early signs of slowdown as developers delay launches and offer incentives amid weakening demand. While FY26 unit sales in NCR rose marginally to 59,892, they remain well below the 64,114 sold...

By ET BrandEquity (Economic Times) — Marketing
Broker’s Call: India Shelter Finance (Buy)
NewsApr 1, 2026

Broker’s Call: India Shelter Finance (Buy)

IDBI Capital initiates coverage on India Shelter Finance with a Buy rating and a target price of ₹855 (≈$10.3), above the current market price of ₹755.30 (≈$9.2). The lender’s assets under management (AUM) reached ₹9,819 crore (≈$1.2 billion) as of Dec 2025, supported...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
L&G Puts Prime Newcastle City Centre Office up for Sale
NewsApr 1, 2026

L&G Puts Prime Newcastle City Centre Office up for Sale

Legal & General has hired Savills to market The Spark, a premium office tower in Newcastle’s Helix quarter, with an asking price of £33.95 million (approximately $42 million). The 105,906 sq ft, 12‑storey building is fully let, anchored by Arden University, and offers an...

By Property Week
Press Release: Contractor Confidence Rises Amid Strengthening Office Demand Across Asia Pacific
NewsApr 1, 2026

Press Release: Contractor Confidence Rises Amid Strengthening Office Demand Across Asia Pacific

Cushman & Wakefield’s 2026 Asia Pacific Office Fit‑Out Cost Guide shows contractor confidence rebounding, with 70% of surveyed firms expecting better conditions in 2026. Office absorption surged to 92 million square feet in 2025, while backlogs averaged six months, indicating smoother...

By Treasury Today
Home Loans Hit a Record High in Portugal: Experts Say the Time to Act Is 'Now'
NewsApr 1, 2026

Home Loans Hit a Record High in Portugal: Experts Say the Time to Act Is 'Now'

Portugal’s housing loan portfolio surged to a record €112.4 bn (about $122.5 bn), up 10.4% year‑over‑year, as Euribor rates climbed above 2.5% following Middle‑East tensions. Borrowers with contracts reviewed in April face monthly payment hikes of roughly $16 for six‑month Euribor loans...

By Euronews – Business
SCHH: It's Not A Hedge Against Push Inflation
NewsApr 1, 2026

SCHH: It's Not A Hedge Against Push Inflation

The Schwab US REIT ETF (SCHH) is unlikely to serve as a reliable hedge against push‑inflation, as its valuation multiples appear elevated relative to sector peers. Push‑inflation can raise financing costs for real‑estate owners, while demand‑side weakness may cap rent...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
US-Listed Data Centre Operator Equinix Doubles Down on South Africa
NewsApr 1, 2026

US-Listed Data Centre Operator Equinix Doubles Down on South Africa

Equinix is investing roughly $405 million to add 160 MW of data‑centre capacity in South Africa, bringing its total under development to 332 MW across Johannesburg and Cape Town. The company acquired about $48 million of land, expanding its footprint beyond Gauteng. All funding...

By TechCentral (South Africa)
Housing Market ‘Won’t Grow’ without This Change, Warns Top Adviser
NewsApr 1, 2026

Housing Market ‘Won’t Grow’ without This Change, Warns Top Adviser

Blick Rothenberg warned that the UK housing market remains stagnant and will not grow without government intervention. The firm highlighted that construction cost inflation now exceeds 10%, undermining the Parliament’s goal of delivering 1.5 million new homes. It argued that the...

By The Negotiator – Technology (UK)
Some Markets Thawing in Time for Spring Homebuying Season
NewsMar 31, 2026

Some Markets Thawing in Time for Spring Homebuying Season

First American’s February data show U.S. home‑buying power rose 10% versus last‑year list prices, even as 30‑year mortgage rates hovered near 6% and jumped another 40 basis points in March. Price appreciation is moderating, with the national index up only...

By National Mortgage News
4 Hidden Signs That Your Home’s Value Is Rising
NewsMar 31, 2026

4 Hidden Signs That Your Home’s Value Is Rising

Home values often rise silently when neighborhoods improve, even if the property itself looks unchanged. New infrastructure, business incentives, school upgrades, and active community involvement are key indicators of such hidden appreciation. Homeowners can spot these trends by monitoring local...

By Money.com
North American Data Center Growth Shifts Toward Execution, Not Expansion
NewsMar 31, 2026

North American Data Center Growth Shifts Toward Execution, Not Expansion

The North American data center market is moving from pure scale‑driven expansion to a phase where execution risk and delivery pathways dominate. Metro Atlanta has emerged as the fastest‑growing U.S. market, while Virginia’s once‑dominant hub is fragmenting under regulatory and...

By Data Center Knowledge
U.S. Commercial Mortgage Debt Approaches $5 Trillion
NewsMar 31, 2026

U.S. Commercial Mortgage Debt Approaches $5 Trillion

U.S. commercial and multifamily mortgage debt reached a record $4.99 trillion at the end of 2025, a 4.5% increase from a year earlier. The fourth‑quarter surge was driven primarily by multifamily lending, which added $57.3 billion and pushed that segment to $2.29 trillion....

By World Property Journal
Trump Tax Law's Affordable Housing Boost Hits Snag
NewsMar 31, 2026

Trump Tax Law's Affordable Housing Boost Hits Snag

President Trump’s 2017 tax reform expanded the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit, theoretically adding capacity for 1.2 million affordable units over the next decade. In practice, banks hitting the 15% public‑welfare investment cap have throttled financing for larger projects, slowing market momentum....

By Accounting Today
Brooklyn Luxury Market Ends March with a Thud
NewsMar 31, 2026

Brooklyn Luxury Market Ends March with a Thud

Brooklyn’s luxury real‑estate market posted a sharp slowdown in the week of March 23‑29, with only 13 contracts signed and total volume dropping to $38.5 million – the lowest since early January. The median asking price held at $3 million, but homes lingered...

By The Real Deal – Tech