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New Owner Unveils $1.5B Revitalization Plan for Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza
A new ownership group targeting the historic Country Club Plaza announced a $1.5 billion redevelopment that will add 750 apartments, about 645,000 sq ft of office space, a 278‑room hotel, a park and expanded walkways. The mixed‑use vision aims to combat high vacancy and aging infrastructure at the nation’s first outdoor shopping center.
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Chick‑fil‑A will break ground on a $50 million distribution and warehouse facility in Lubbock, Texas, slated for May. The site, positioned near Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, will store and ship food and related products to the chain’s restaurants across the region. The new center is projected to create 80 full‑time jobs and join a growing network of 15 supply locations nationwide. Texas, the chain’s third‑largest market, will benefit from faster deliveries and enhanced logistical support.
A 6.50%+ 30-year fixed mortgage rate is coming today. Crazy we had sub-6% rates less than a month ago. It's going to get worse before it gets better.
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The article challenges the common focus on interest‑rate direction, arguing that the cause behind rate moves matters far more for real‑estate investors. From 1981 to 2021, a secular decline in rates compressed cap rates, inflating property values regardless of operational...
Homeowners‑insurance premiums have surged 64% since 2019, pushing average annual costs to $1,950 and exceeding $4,400 in high‑risk states. The spike is inflating borrowers' debt‑to‑income ratios, causing 37% of lenders to lose deals and delaying closings. Brookings economists propose a...
"The typical homebuyer would save $150 per month taking out an adjustable-rate mortgage instead of a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. That’s a 5.8% discount, the biggest ARM users have had since June 2022 in both dollar and percentage terms." -Redfin
Collin County’s 493rd Judicial District issued a temporary restraining order against the Double R Municipal Utility District, halting Community Capital Partners’ EPIC City (now called The Meadow) project. Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges the district’s board illegally expanded its boundaries...
"U.S. homebuyers are taking their time as we head into spring, which is usually the busy season for the housing market. The typical home that went under contract in February spent 66 days on the market. That’s the slowest February...
Florida’s Legislature passed a bill requiring counties with over 1.475 million residents to allow residential development on any parcel of five acres or larger, targeting infill housing on brownfield sites. The measure preempts certain local zoning restrictions on multifamily and mixed‑use...
A Redfin‑commissioned Ipsos survey of 4,000 U.S. adults finds that 59% believe advances in artificial intelligence will eliminate jobs and make home ownership less affordable, while only 30% think AI will boost the economy and housing access. The same respondents...
Spring is the ideal time for landlords to shift from reactive fire‑fighting to proactive maintenance, inspecting roofs, HVAC, plumbing and seals before summer demand. Centralizing repair requests through property‑management platforms turns scattered calls into organized, real‑time workflows, cutting admin time...
Canadian homeowners and condo investors are increasingly facing underwater properties as market values retreat. Insolvency filings tied to real estate rose to eight percent of all bankruptcies in 2025, up from five percent a year earlier. Experts warn that while...
Metrocentre, the UK’s second‑largest shopping centre, will transform its "The Forum" area into a new destination called "The Crescent". The revamp will feature up to ten newly refurbished units dedicated to independent brands and a centrally located coffee hub. Designed...
In this episode, JLL’s Midwest Retail Lead Wally Walfelt discusses Chicago’s retail real‑estate landscape, focusing on the post‑pandemic recovery of the central business district (CBD) and the iconic Magnificent Mile. He highlights that Chicago ranks among the top three U.S....
U.S. mortgage rates rose to 6.22% for a third straight week, the highest level since December, prompting higher monthly payments and a sharp slowdown in new‑home sales. The increase reflects geopolitical tension in the Middle East and rising Treasury yields,...
Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre is witnessing a transformative shift as newly constructed residential towers begin to replace its sprawling surface parking lot. The first high‑rise redevelopment across the street marks the start of a broader trend toward high‑density, mixed‑use projects...
The podcast with Chase Garbarino introduces the “Quantum City” framework, which aligns city‑level technology initiatives with measurable economic performance. It argues that office buildings should be treated as ongoing services rather than static lease products, using tenant‑health data to gauge...
A one‑bedroom top‑floor unit in the Sainte‑Avoye enclave of Le Marais is listed for $979,000 (€850,000). The 549‑square‑foot apartment commands $1,783 per square foot and sits within a mid‑17th‑century mansion adjacent to Paris’s oldest standing building. It offers high ceilings, original...
Semi-detached homes, with only one shared wall, offer a cost‑effective platform for extensions that can dramatically improve space, daylight and functionality. Homeowners must navigate permitted‑development rights versus full planning permission, especially concerning height, footprint and privacy. The article showcases seven...
From an isolated stone cottage in Powys to a 42‑storey penthouse in Canary Wharf, the latest listings showcase the UK’s appetite for homes with striking views. Prices range from £235,000 for a Southsea apartment to £2.05 million for a three‑bedroom flat...
Rent Fix Legals has launched RentFix.ai, an AI‑driven legal platform designed to help UK landlords comply with the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act. Powered by Anthropic’s Claude model and trained on more than 100,000 UK legal documents, the tool claims 99.7%...
Fine & Country has launched a premium lettings and property management division in Nottingham, extending its decade‑long success in high‑end sales to the rental market. The new arm offers full‑service lettings, targeting landlords, investors and tenants seeking a refined experience....
Australian jewellery label By Charlotte is debuting in Western Australia with three new boutiques in Perth’s Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Claremont Quarter and Westfield Booragoon. The openings follow a rapid Victorian rollout that added four stores last year and bring the...
Fortress Mortgage Advisors’ partners Craig Andriulli and Michael LiPari are urging first‑time homebuyers to view their primary residence as a stepping stone to investment properties. By using the equity in a newly purchased home, they help clients acquire vacation rentals...
Independent mortgage brokers rely on strong lender relationships to close deals efficiently. Recent insights from Edge Home Finance’s Nguyen Mai and RCG Mortgage founder Andrew Russell highlight that proactive, over‑communication from lenders—especially underwriters—can prevent bottlenecks and improve client outcomes. Speedy,...
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Banyon Investments lost its claim to surplus proceeds from a tax‑foreclosure sale after missing required filing deadlines. Under the General Property Tax Act, mortgage holders must file a Form 5743 by July 1 and a...
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Avondale Global Gateway (AGG) has been named an inaugural recipient of Louisiana Economic Development’s FastSites investment, earmarked for a major rail‑capacity expansion. Since acquiring the former Avondale Shipyard, AGG’s parent T. Parker Host has turned the 275‑acre site into a...
In this episode, the Trepp Wire team analyzes how a sudden energy shock—driven by the Iran‑Saudi conflict—has pushed oil above $100, reigniting inflation and reshaping CRE financing amid a still‑steady Fed rate hold. They revisit the March 2020 COVID disruption,...
I had never seen a really robust tool that allowed me to set + weight all the things I might care about when picking a new place to live So over the past week I built it Sort by weather, crime, income,...
Falling construction costs were a rare positive for homebuilders in 2025. That’s quickly shifting as transport costs jump, as will build costs since many construction products are petroleum based. Hard for homebuilders to push new cost increases through, so more...
Annie Holcomb argues that property managers should stop competing on commission rates and instead build trust through strong branding, honest market assessments, and consistent communication. She highlights that homeowners value transparency and personal connection over low prices, with honest managers...
Inventory growth has been much slower this year vs last; the housing demand curve has been positive this year because rates are still lower YoY. If mortgage spreads didn't improve rates would have already been above 7% already https://t.co/J8onCbn0WP
Engquist: 1 man's penalty is another's reward. How #realestate+pols see the world differently. Biz folks see economics, pols see consequences. 'They've done the exact opposite by penalizing density' #realestate #CRE #multifamily #NYC #485x #unions https://t.co/fYGiKUe7PA
The Federal Reserve’s Basel III reproposal softens capital requirements for mortgage‑backed assets, notably easing the Tier 1 cap on mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) while keeping a 250% risk weight. It introduces LTV‑based risk‑weight tiers, dropping to 25% for loans under 50% LTV,...
Slaughter on #FifthAve. #Vinoly-designed #condo conversion by #TopRock+#RJ at ex-office/#retail bldg at #609Fifth enters #Chapter11 #bankruptcy, avoiding #foreclosure sale. Project on hold. #realestate #NYC #ValleyNational #mezzdebt #mortgage $SLG https://t.co/CWDBhXObE7
The city that can't turn on electricity for new apartment developments is gonna solve its housing problems by tracking corporate ownership.
The National Association of Realtors moved its existing‑home‑sales release about ten days earlier, a change that Tom Lawler says will likely generate larger-than‑usual revisions. January’s non‑seasonally adjusted sales were revised up by 5,000 units, pushing the SAAR to 4.02 million from...
Prices of New Single-Family Homes Drop Further, Inventory of Completed New Homes for Sale Highest since 2009. Hoping for lower mortgage rates that may not come https://t.co/xfMYbwdtVK https://t.co/ImauhfwDWA
You’re 32, Software Engineer, NYC. $250k income. $350k retirement $250k brokerage. Do you max retirement/brokerage accounts or focus on saving for a $1M apartment down payment?
The Placer.ai analysis shows that U.S. brick‑and‑mortar retail foot traffic does not mirror population distribution. Sun Belt states such as Texas and Florida generate a larger share of visits than their population would predict, while coastal and Northeastern states under‑index....
One of the more interesting things in the housing market right now is the divergence between Builders and existing owners. Builders are now near 9 months of supply (heavy correction / near crash level) But existing owners are at only 4...
Eddie Bauer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2026 and announced the closure of all its physical stores, shifting focus to online sales and wholesale partners. Data from Placer.ai shows a 9.7% year‑over‑year decline in store traffic in 2024, far...
I'd say a 6.50% 30-year fixed seems like a foregone conclusion at this point. When not if... That'd be the first time rates were that high since last summer. Pretty sure the housing market can't handle a return to 7%, not...
U.S. home prices, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index, rose +0.1% month-over-month between January 2026 and February 2026. Year-over-year: +0.4% Since the 2022 peak: +1.6% Since March 2020: +43.2% Table via @ResidentialClub https://t.co/LC4jle3nVp
UrbanToronto’s UTPro dashboard for March 18, 2026 shows a modest rise in both pre‑construction and under‑construction activity across the Greater Toronto‑Hamilton Area. The number of projects in pre‑construction climbed to 3,609, representing about 1.435 billion square feet of gross floor area,...
New home sales and prices stumble in January. But my eyes are on that Under Construction line... https://t.co/ba6EOBkX36
Someone else w/manage #SecurityProperties's abt 22K units so it c/seek new deals. That someone w/be #BozzutoGroup. #realestate #CRE #multifamily #Seattle #MD #WA https://t.co/ixn5Acko9D via @PSBJ
This assumes that the probability of development of zoned capacity is 100%. That's unrealistic. Let's math it out: DC needs 120,000 units by 2050. Assume a high p(dev) of 5% every 5 years. DC would need to zone for 622,100...
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