Today's Real Estate Pulse
Updated 5m agoWest Palm Beach luxury market surges with 30% jump in pending sales
Pending luxury home sales in West Palm Beach rose 30% year‑over‑year, the strongest gain among the nation’s 50 largest metros. Median luxury home prices climbed 10.7% to $4.2 million, while new luxury listings fell 4.3%, tightening inventory.
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News•Feb 26, 2026
WeWork’s Adam Neumann Sparks Fury in Florida After Tearing Down Historical Church To Build His Wife’s New School
Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann’s real‑estate firm Flow purchased the 75‑year‑old Rader Memorial United Methodist Church in El Portal, Florida for $13.72 million and demolished it to make way for his wife Rebekah’s new private Jewish school, Student of Life, for Life (SOLFL). The demolition has split the village of 2,000 residents, with many decrying the loss of a historic landmark and fearing traffic congestion, while some welcome promised park amenities and downtown revitalization. The controversy highlights Neumann’s aggressive post‑WeWork expansion into education and real‑estate development.
By Realtor.com News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Five Ways Unscrupulous Home Sellers Can Trick You
Unscrupulous home sellers often employ deceptive tactics to boost a property’s price, ranging from hiding appliance ages to faking high‑end brand badges. They may obscure serial numbers, apply stainless‑steel decals, or swap hardware to make old units appear newer. Isolated...
By Lifehacker – Two Cents (Money)
News•Feb 26, 2026
2Life CEO To Retire, Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Senior Housing Advocacy
Amy Schectman announced her retirement as CEO of 2Life Communities, ending a 16‑year tenure that saw the nonprofit double its senior‑housing portfolio and secure $130 million in tax‑exempt bonds for affordable projects. Under her leadership, senior‑housing transaction volume rose 30% year‑over‑year...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 26, 2026
Mixed-Use Development Coming To Historic Silo Site In West Houston
Moody National Development broke ground on Silo Springs, a 346‑unit apartment complex that will incorporate the historic Shadowdale grain silos on a 17‑acre West Houston site. Phase 1 features five‑story multifamily housing, a six‑story parking garage, and a refreshed silo façade...
By Bisnow
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
How to Make a Cash Offer Without Cash
Cash offers dominate real‑estate deals because sellers value certainty and speed more than price. Dominion Financial’s Express DSCR Rental Loan delivers a 10‑day closing, matching or beating cash timelines while preserving competitive rates. The fast DSCR process lets investors submit...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Jamestown Joins Bid To Lure NHL Team To North Point Mall
Jamestown has been tapped by New York Life to redevelop Alpharetta’s North Point Mall into a mixed‑use entertainment district anchored by a 17,000‑18,000 seat arena that could host an NHL expansion franchise. The developer will conduct feasibility studies, manage the...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 26, 2026
S&P Downgrades REIT, Citing $2B Of Upcoming Debt Maturities
S&P Global downgraded Service Properties Trust (SVC) to B‑ from B, citing $2 billion of debt maturing over the next two years. Roughly 40% of the REIT's capital structure faces imminent repayment, raising liquidity and covenant concerns. The company sold 112...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 26, 2026
Refurbishment Dominates UK Cities Office Development Pipeline
Refurbishment projects now dominate the office development pipeline across the UK’s Big Nine regional cities, representing the majority of space under construction. The volume of refurbishment space rose 12% year‑on‑year as new‑build starts remain subdued due to rising construction costs...
By Workplace Insight
News•Feb 26, 2026
Originations Rise Across Products in Fourth Quarter
Originations across mortgage products climbed in the fourth quarter, marking the first broad‑based increase since early 2023. The rise was driven by strong purchase demand and modest refinance activity despite higher rates. At the same time, banks reported earnings pressure...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 26, 2026
Construction In Top Data Center Markets Slows For First Time In Years
Data‑center construction in North America’s eight primary markets fell to 5,994 MW at the end of 2025, marking the first year‑over‑year decline since 2020. Vacancy in these hubs is a historic low of 1.4%, while rent for 3‑10 MW spaces jumped 12.5%...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 26, 2026
Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $9.9 Million Sale of Retail Strip Center Near Washington, D.C.
Marcus & Millichap negotiated the sale of Andrews Park Town Center, a 13,417‑square‑foot retail strip center in Camp Springs, Maryland, for $9.9 million. The property, built in 2021 on 1.2 acres, was fully leased to three national tenants—Advance Auto Parts, Domino’s Pizza and Beyond Dental—at...
By Shopping Center Business
News•Feb 26, 2026
700MW Data Center Could Be Built at Port of Dunkirk, Northern France
The Dunkirk Port Authority has opened a 21‑hectare brownfield site for a potential AI‑focused data center, offering developers a power connection ranging from 400 MW to 700 MW. Power will be supplied by RTE from the nearby Flanders Maritimes substation, with a...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 26, 2026
Fed’s Miran Backs Four Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran urged a faster easing path, calling for four quarter‑point rate cuts in 2026 to support the labor market. He argued inflation is largely contained and that the Fed should act sooner rather than later. Miran...
By Mortgage Professional America
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
The 8 Big Real Estate And Development Industry Questions For 2026
Howard Chai’s latest piece outlines eight critical questions shaping Metro Vancouver’s real‑estate and development outlook for 2026. He probes whether the 2024‑25 downturn has bottomed out, if developers will resume land acquisitions, and how much hidden “shadow inventory” remains. The...
By The Realist (Substack)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Kroger Traffic Rises as Trips Grow Shorter in Q4 2025 – Placer.ai Blog
Kroger reported a 2.3% year‑over‑year rise in overall store traffic and a 2.8% increase in visits per venue for Q4 2025, signaling continued grocery demand resilience. At the same time, average dwell time slipped, indicating shoppers are making more frequent, mission‑driven...
By Placer.ai Blog
News•Feb 26, 2026
Denver Has a New Neighbor: Kiel Murphy Wins the Great American Home Search
Redfin announced that Kiel Murphy from El Mirage, Arizona, won the Great American Home Search, a nationwide scavenger hunt linked to its Super Bowl commercial, by locating a $1 million Denver home in just 19 seconds. More than a quarter‑million participants used...
By Redfin News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Home Improvement Loan Applications Moderate as Borrower Profile Gradually Ages
Home‑improvement loan applications peaked at 1.49 million in 2022 and have moderated to 1.20 million in 2024, remaining above pre‑pandemic levels. The borrower age profile is gradually aging, with the 65‑74 and 75+ cohorts expanding modestly. Meanwhile, the 45‑54 group stays the...
By NAHB – Eye on Housing
News•Feb 26, 2026
REIT Investor & Author Jussi Askola on Sector’s Advantages Versus Private Real Estate
Jussi Askola, president of Leonberg and author of *The REIT Advantage*, argued on the REIT Report podcast that real‑estate investment trusts generally outperform private real‑estate holdings. He cited higher returns, superior liquidity, broader diversification, economies of scale and access to...
By Nareit
News•Feb 26, 2026
Federated Hermes Secures Dual Lettings at Fareham Reach Business Park
Federated Hermes secured dual lettings totalling 34,000 sq ft at Fareham Reach Business Park in Gosport, Hampshire. Healthcare logistics firm Life Couriers UK added 27,231 sq ft, bringing its total footprint to 55,076 sq ft and consolidating its headquarters. The Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner renewed...
By Property Week
News•Feb 26, 2026
Affordability Pyramid Shows Over Half of U.S. Households Cannot Buy a $300,000 Home
The National Association of Home Builders' 2026 Priced‑Out Analysis reveals that 52 % of U.S. households—about 70 million—cannot afford a $300,000 home, while the median new‑home price is expected to reach $410,000. The affordability pyramid shows 47.5 million households limited to homes under...
By NAHB – Eye on Housing
News•Feb 26, 2026
How Downtown Sacramento Is Rebuilding Demand Through Social Collisions – Placer.ai Blog
Sacramento’s downtown is rebuilding demand by engineering “social collisions” through a surge in programming, festivals, and policy tweaks. The city leverages its farm‑to‑fork identity, major sports events and over 200 annual gatherings to attract out‑of‑market visitors and extend dwell times....
By Placer.ai Blog
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
PROPTECH-X : TDS Signs Continuing Multi-Year Partnership with Tlyfe App
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has signed a multi‑year continuation of its partnership with the tlyfe app, extending the collaboration across the entire UK rental market. The deal builds on an earlier alliance that integrated tlyfe’s digital tenancy platform with...
By Proptech-X
News•Feb 26, 2026
PKF Francis Clark Expands Office Space at RO Real Estate’s Bristol Development
PKF Francis Clark is moving into 12,960 sq ft of office space on the second and third floors of RO Real Estate’s 90 Victoria Street development in Bristol, vacating its ground‑floor suite by end‑March. RO Real Estate will refurbish the ground floor...
By Property Week
News•Feb 26, 2026
Court Slashes $6.85bn Judgment in California Apartment Partnership War
The California Court of Appeal trimmed a $6.85 billion judgment stemming from a family‑run apartment partnership dispute. The Jogani brothers’ oral agreement created a de‑facto partnership that the jury found liable for breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud, awarding Shashi...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Feb 26, 2026
Court Voids Texas Lien After Servicer's Nine-Year Foreclosure Delay
A federal appeals court ruled that a Texas home‑equity lien that remained unforeclosed for more than four years is void, not merely unenforceable. Houston Prime's $500,000 loan, defaulted in 2014, was sold to Community Loan Servicing, which only initiated foreclosure...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Feb 26, 2026
Shellpoint Hit with RESPA Suit After Servicing Transfer Sparks Foreclosure
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing allegedly failed to carry over a borrower’s successor‑in‑interest information during a March 2022 servicing transfer, creating an artificial default that led to foreclosure. The servicer admitted the boarding error in writing yet continued to assess fees and pursue...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Feb 26, 2026
Invesco Launches a CIT With Private Real Estate Exposure
Invesco has launched the Invesco Core Plus Real Estate Trust, a collective investment trust (CIT) that blends core‑plus private real estate managed by Invesco Real Estate with passive U.S. REIT holdings, offering daily liquidity for defined contribution (DC) plans. The...
By WealthManagement.com – ETFs
News•Feb 26, 2026
Hong Kong Banks’ Collateral Asset Valuations to Continue Declining in 2026: S&P
S&P Global Ratings warns that collateral values backing Hong Kong banks' commercial property loans will keep declining through 2026, reflecting a market that has yet to find a bottom. The Bank of East Asia disclosed a HK$723 million valuation loss in...
By South China Morning Post — Economy
News•Feb 26, 2026
Momentum Builds in Athletic Apparel & Sporting Goods: DICK’s, Academy Sports + Outdoors, and Lululemon – Placer.ai Blog
Foot traffic data and Q3 earnings show DICK’s, Academy Sports + Outdoors, and Lululemon each leaning on distinct growth levers in 2026. DICK’s maintains stable visits while integrating Foot Locker and rolling out experiential House of Sport and Field House concepts. Academy...
By Placer.ai Blog
News•Feb 26, 2026
Fairfax Times the Cycle with a Bet on a Manager Intent on Scaling Its Credit Business
Fairfax Financial is timing the market cycle by investing in Kennedy Wilson’s credit platform as the real‑estate firm prepares for privatization. Kennedy Wilson has steadily expanded its real‑estate debt capabilities while maintaining a global equity presence. The move reflects Fairfax’s...
By Private Debt Investor
News•Feb 26, 2026
Pressure Mounts for Mandatory Disclosure of Home Energy Efficiency Ratings
The Royal Automobile Association is urging South Australia to require energy‑efficiency ratings on every home at sale or lease. Around 70% of the state’s housing stock predates the 2003 minimum standards, leaving the average Australian home at a meagre 1.7‑star...
By RenewEconomy
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
When Community Becomes Distraction: How To Manage Social Friction In Coworking Spaces
Coworking spaces thrive on spontaneous collaboration, yet the same community can become a source of distraction. Unspoken signals—headphones, laptop orientation, and a bag on a chair—communicate members’ availability and help navigate social friction. When operators over‑schedule events during peak focus...
By Allwork.Space
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
London Ditches Glass Façade; NBPC Good Building Product Guide; ICIRT; Flood Auctions; Featherweight Homes
Private‑equity firms such as Blackstone and Brookfield are refurbishing London office towers, swapping glass façades for green terraces, gyms and resilient construction designed for heavier rain and hotter summers, while installing fully electric HVAC systems. In Australia, the National Building...
By The Fifth Estate
News•Feb 26, 2026
Independent Agencies See OpenRent as a ‘Major Threat’
Independent UK estate agencies with fewer than five branches view DIY platforms such as OpenRent as a major threat, with one‑third flagging heightened risk. Larger firms, by contrast, largely dismiss these services, seeing little danger to their market share. The...
By The Negotiator – Technology (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Google Cloud to Develop AI Planning Decisions Tool
The UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has awarded Google Cloud a £6.9 million contract to build an AI‑powered planning decisions tool. The system will initially focus on householder developments, which account for 69 % of applications, with a target...
By UKAuthority (UK)
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Southdale Center Turns 70; Then What?
Southdale Center, America’s first indoor mall, celebrated its 70th anniversary after Simon Property Group completed a $400 million renovation that added a high‑end luxury wing featuring brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton. The upgrade makes Southdale the Midwest’s most concentrated...
By The Robin Report
News•Feb 26, 2026
Setting up Shop with Brotherwolf
Brotherwolf has opened a flagship studio on Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, converting a 19th‑century bank into a 100‑square‑metre grooming and fashion hub. The new space reflects a decade of learning, shifting from instinctive expansion to deliberate design that blends...
By Inside Retail Australia
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
CGT Concerns Don’t Stack Up
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has publicly opposed the government’s plan to halve the capital gains tax (CGT) discount from 50 % to 25 %. REIA argues the cut will force landlords to raise rents to offset lower after‑tax returns,...
By MacroBusiness (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Estate Agents See DIY Disruptors as a Threat
Research from Alto shows 34% of UK estate agents consider DIY property platforms a threat, with smaller agencies feeling the pressure most acutely. Among sole traders, 37% view services like OpenRent and FSBO as a major risk, while larger firms...
By Property Industry Eye – Technology (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
MidCap Financial Investment Corp (MFIC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MidCap Financial Investment Corp reported Q4 2025 GAAP net income of $54.3 million ($0.42 per share) and distributable earnings of $27.8 million ($0.27 per share). The REIT acquired $1.9 billion of loans and securities, expanding its Agency MBS portfolio by over 50% and...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc (HGV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hilton Grand Vacations reported fourth‑quarter 2020 revenue of $233 million, a 5% sequential increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $35 million (excluding a $3 million CARES Act credit). The company posted a net loss of $143 million, driven by a $209 million non‑cash land impairment. Contract...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Frontdoor Inc (FTDR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Frontdoor reported Q3 2025 revenue of $618 million, a 14% year‑over‑year increase driven by volume growth and higher pricing. Adjusted EBITDA rose 18% to $195 million, with gross margin expanding to 57% and free cash flow conversion improving to 60%....
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Rocket Companies Inc (RKT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Rocket Companies forecast adjusted Q4 2025 revenue of roughly $2.1 billion, driven by the recent Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions. Operating expenses are expected to rise to about $2 billion, reflecting integration costs and severance. The Redfin deal now fuels 13% of...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
CubeSmart (CUBE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CubeSmart reported fourth‑quarter 2025 FFO of $0.65 per share, with same‑store revenue slipping 1% and occupancy easing to 89.9%. Move‑in rates rose 2.5% year‑over‑year, marking the first positive growth since Q1 2022, while churn held steady at 4‑5% monthly. The REIT...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
American Healthcare REIT Inc (AHR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
American Healthcare REIT reported normalized FFO of $1.61 per share and 4.8% same‑store NOI growth for 2025, beating guidance. The company leased 5.8 million square feet, improved tenant retention, and cut G&A expenses to $45 million. Debt‑to‑EBITDA fell to 5.4x after $900 million...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Hudson Pacific Properties Inc (HPP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hudson Pacific Properties reported a transformative 2025, completing roughly $330 million of strategic asset sales and over $2 billion of capital transactions that doubled its liquidity to $934 million. The REIT reduced net debt by 22%, improved its debt‑to‑book ratio to 31.9%, and...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Why Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Surging in a Falling-Rate Market
Adjustable‑rate mortgages (ARMs) have surged to about 21% of U.S. mortgage originations, the highest share in three years, even as rates fall. In high‑cost states such as California, ARMs account for over 31% of loans, driven by a widening affordability...
By CoreLogic – Insights
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nexpoint Real Estate Finance Inc (NREF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NexPoint Residential Trust reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $10.3 million ($0.41 per share), an improvement from the $26.9 million loss a year earlier, while total revenue slipped to $62.1 million and NOI fell 4.7% to $37.1 million. The REIT repurchased 223,000 shares...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 26, 2026
Eagle Point Income Company Inc (EIC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Eagle Point Income Company reported Q3 2025 results, with NAV increasing to $14.21 per share and recurring cash flows covering distributions. Net investment income after losses was $0.26 per share, while the board reduced the monthly distribution to $0.11 amid...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
When We Treat Neighborhoods Like a Matching Tea Set
Strong Towns argues that neighborhoods should avoid both radical overhauls and permanent freezes, advocating for incremental, adaptable change. Master‑planned communities resemble a matching tea set—perfect at launch but brittle when altered—locking in constraints like missing retail or freeway dependence. The...
By Strong Towns – Journal