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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.
Ray White, Australia’s largest real‑estate network, warned that the federal government’s plan to reduce or eliminate the 50 % capital gains tax discount for investors in established homes could destabilise the rental market. The proposal would also tighten negative‑gearing rules, targeting the tax advantages that encourage property investment. Ray White’s managing director and chief economist told its 10,500 members the changes would likely curb investor demand, shrink rental supply and drive rents higher for the nation’s 2.9 million tenant households. The lobby is mobilising members to oppose the reforms.
Stop guessing your NOI. 🛑 If you can’t run the numbers in 30 seconds, you’re going to lose the deal to someone who can. The 50% Rule is your “back of the napkin” litmus test for multifamily. If the math doesn’t...
First‑home buyers secured a $1.15 million weatherboard townhouse in Highett, outbidding a friend by $100,000 above the reserve. The sale was part of 1,324 Melbourne auctions last weekend, where the preliminary clearance rate slipped to 61% from 65% a year earlier....
UK households spent a record £226 bn on housing in 2025, a 41% increase over the past five years. Mortgage interest payments surged 9% to £53.6 bn, pushing average borrower costs to £13,000 annually. Rental expenses grew more modestly, rising 2.75% to...
Sansiri Luxury Collection has launched Narasiri Victoire Krungthep Kreetha, a boutique estate of 94 ultra‑large residences in East Bangkok. The development blends Modern French Renaissance architecture with Versailles‑inspired details across an 11‑hectare enclave within the larger 80‑hectare Krungthep Kreetha community. Units...
Engel & Völkers has identified a new cohort of high‑earning Gen Z and millennial buyers—dubbed HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet)—who are entering the luxury market with household incomes above $100,000. 86% of them see homeownership as essential to the American...
Paying off a mortgage early offers peace of mind and interest savings, but it isn’t universally optimal. The article outlines four drawbacks: missed higher‑return investments, loss of mortgage‑interest tax deductions, reduced emergency liquidity, and possible pre‑payment penalties. It also notes...
Some crazy deals are popping up on condos. On this listing, seller in ATL is taking a 22% loss from their 2023 purchase. Current list of $229k almost back to pre-pandemic valuation. A mortgaged buyer can buy at all-in cost of $1,750/month,...
A great video on how homes could be made so much more cheaply and better, but our governments hate us. https://youtu.be/5fe3rP92hjY?si=xtK_Lxm_Idn469Tp
The USDA’s Section 515 loan program, launched in 1963, has financed more than 533,000 affordable rental units across rural America. By offering below‑market‑rate loans to developers, it keeps rents around $325 a month for households earning roughly $16,000 annually. No new...
There are certainly arguments for rent control but they aren't economic arguments. It's a sociological argument (and a very fair one) about displacement risk, which is real. However, the question is who should bear those costs? One could argue that if...
I agree ... but the housing crisis is not "Oh I wish homes were more beautiful. I'd gladly pay 5% more" ... it's "If I scrape together every penny I have and commit the most I can to my monthly...
Sellers aiming for a spring listing should begin deep cleaning and decluttering in early March, well before the market peaks in April and May. Professional cleaners warn that thorough cleaning—covering baseboards, vents, windows, and hidden areas—takes weeks, not a weekend....
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Mortgage refinancing can temporarily lower a borrower’s FICO score through hard credit inquiries, increased debt, and the loss of a long‑standing payment history. The impact is usually modest and short‑lived if inquiries are consolidated within a 30‑ to 45‑day window...
The #Mortgage rate lockdown sounds reasonable, but it wasn't really a thing with all the data we have now. @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #realestate #housing #economics #chartdaddy
The Mall Group is redeveloping its flagship Mall Ramkhamhaeng into a cultural retail hub under the “1981 Soul & Sold” project. The concept blends commerce, culture and community, targeting vintage fashion, collectibles, music, art and lifestyle services. Development is underway, with tenant recruitment and...
Google paused its ambitious 80‑acre downtown San Jose redevelopment, leaving demolished lots as empty concrete slabs. The mixed‑use megacampus, envisioned to house up to 25,000 employees and a blend of offices, retail, recreation, and housing, has been on hold for...
San Luis Obispo real‑estate agent Lindsey Harn advises sellers to repaint interiors with neutral tones before listing, creating a light, blank‑slate environment that lets buyers focus on a home’s structure. She cites eleven specific shades—from Benjamin Moore’s Canvas to Sherwin‑Williams’...
To give you an idea of what levels were rates locked in 2026 before the conflict started, a bunch of rate locks came in at 6.20%-6.35% @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #mortgagerates #housing #realestate #chartdaddy
Modern home building now intertwines interior design, advanced construction technology, and market intelligence to deliver comfortable, energy‑efficient residences. Trends such as open‑plan layouts, natural lighting, and minimalist décor boost both livability and property value. Builders are adopting smart insulation, energy‑saving...
After initial have a concerned reaction to tariffs back in spring 2025, most giant public homebuilders walked back their tariff concerns last summer. That commentary shift reflected a combination of factors: some of the proposed tariffs didn’t ultimately go through,...
If you’re active on “Housing Twitter,” you’ll likely see charts circulating this coming week that show Lennar’s average selling price down roughly -23.8% from its 2022 peak. It’s worth noting, however, that the figure reported by Lennar is net of...
Florida’s real estate market is experiencing a billionaire‑driven boom, with ultra‑wealthy buyers snapping up multi‑million‑dollar condos and mansions in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. At the same time, a Florida Atlantic University poll shows half of residents are contemplating leaving the...
New York’s luxury real‑estate market stayed strong after Zohran Mamdani’s November mayoral win, with contracts for homes priced $4 million or more jumping 24 percent in the 60 days following the election. Median listing discounts slipped to 6 percent, and inventory actually declined by...
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson told Realtor.com’s CEO that expanding housing supply is the city’s "secret weapon" against soaring costs. Recent reforms slashed permitting cycles from up to 99 days to an average of 32 days, spurring a 250% jump in...
The 2026 guide reviews Brixton’s coworking landscape, highlighting Impact Brixton, Department Store Studios, Piano House, International House and Black Seed. It contrasts pricing—from £130 to £700 per month—and details the amenities each space provides, such as standing desks, external monitors, meeting...
U.S. housing prices have more than doubled since 2000, prompting simultaneous action from Congress and the White House. President Trump signed executive orders to ease mortgage lending rules and trim construction regulations, while the Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan housing...
Mana Projects, a Bengaluru‑based developer, has appointed Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador while unveiling a refreshed brand identity. The rebrand spotlights design‑led living, sustainability and community‑centric spaces aimed at millennial homebuyers. Mana plans to roll out an...
President Trump and Senate Democrats backed a bipartisan bill to bar institutional investors owning 350 or more single‑family homes from purchasing additional properties. The measure aims to curb corporate ownership and improve housing affordability amid a 4.7 million‑unit shortage. Experts warn...
DLF Ltd sold properties worth Rs 5,250 crore to non‑resident Indians (NRIs) between April and December 2025‑26, accounting for roughly 32% of its total sales bookings of Rs 16,176 crore. The NRI share has risen sharply from about 5% three years ago to one‑third...
Italy faces a paradox where roughly 27% of its housing stock—about 9‑10 million homes—remains empty, yet finding a rental for a few months is increasingly difficult. The country’s legal framework still separates short‑term tourism stays from long‑term residential leases, leaving...
Karnataka's State Level Single Window Approval Committee cleared industrial projects worth Rs 4,824.31 crore across 13 districts, creating an estimated 14,525 jobs. The approvals cover 37 new proposals and two additional investments spanning IT infrastructure, aerospace, textiles, biogas, and hospitality. Large...
U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the five best beach towns for retirees, highlighting Daytona Beach, Naples, Sarasota, Tampa and Virginia Beach. The list evaluates affordability, healthcare access, and lifestyle amenities, citing median home prices ranging from $301,815...
Casa NP, a 140 m² barn renovation in the Reggiano‑Modenese region, was completed in early 2026 after a four‑year restoration. The project retained the historic vaulted structure and central portico while inserting a contemporary open‑plan residence that unfolds across staggered levels. A...
London’s former GlaxoSmithKline Brentford headquarters, vacant since 2024, has received council approval for a massive mixed‑use redevelopment. The plan will deliver 2,324 new homes alongside 30,000 m² of commercial space featuring a cinema, bar, theatre, VR arena and more. Architects Haworth...
The guide outlines how prospective self‑builders can locate and secure a suitable building plot in the UK. It emphasizes starting with a defined geographic area, leveraging specialised land‑finding platforms such as PlotBrowser.com, and verifying planning permission. Readers are advised to...
Homeowners in England who received spray‑foam insulation under the GBIS and ECO4 schemes are confronting costly remediation after faulty installations trapped moisture and damaged roof timber. Mortgage lenders and equity‑release providers are largely refusing financing for affected properties, and removal...
Your landlord calls it "standard language." There's no such thing as a standard lease. 5 commercial lease clauses that look routine but carry serious risk for office tenants: 1⃣ The Holdover Clause 2⃣ Renewal Option & Notice Deadlines 3⃣ Operating Expense Definitions 4⃣ The Permitted Use...
I’m convinced that a lot of people’s views on inflation right now are driven by whether they live in the Sun Belt (experiencing housing deflation/disinflation) or NY/SF.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to strip away permitting, environmental review, and building‑code regulations that slow residential construction. The move follows the Senate’s bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which also proposes banning major institutional investors from...
The mortgage rate lockdown theory has not existed in the data since 2022, as nobody would sell their low rate to buy another home. https://t.co/E2q1j8TMjQ
Lennar says pushing institutional homebuyers out of the housing market could cause big builders to 'build less supply' Lennar CEO Stuart Miller said on Friday that institutional investors are already pulling back further this year given the heightened policy pressure
New NSW legislation forces property sellers to include a price guide in all advertising and requires agents to disclose comparable sales and median suburb prices. Under‑quoting penalties will jump from $22,000 to $110,000 or three times the commission, with dummy‑bidding...
"GBL Architects is celebrating the completion of Canada’s first mixed-use tall timber Passive House building for the BC Indigenous Housing Society (BCIHS)" #passivhaus #passivehouse #indigenous #housing #masstimber https://t.co/7Y4DI2PjtK https://t.co/oH6BdnldtL
A five or ten year lease is not a line item … it's a long-term commitment that will shape your operations, your culture, your ability to grow or contract, and your financial flexibility for years.
Instead, we should change the tax treatment of development of for-sale starter homes from "income" to "capital gains"
So we're signing executive orders to "improve housing affordability" when we already had the lowest mortgage rates in nearly FOUR YEARS. We were ever so close to that elusive magic number of 5.5% for a 30-year fixed, which gets home buyers...
When you buy, you'll spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on irrecoverable costs like: - Interest - Transaction fees - Maintenance - Opportunity cost But the real Q to ask: 1. How does the math work out for buying vs renting? 2. What about the non-financial...
Lots of open house signs while driving around today. It’s good to see. Technically, we have a little less listings this year than one year ago in the Sacramento region. I like seeing spring vibes though. Sellers and buyers doing...
That’s why although it’s a lot less popular, it would be a lot more beneficial to society to repeal prop 13 for residential property rather than commercial
