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New Owners Propose $1.5B Revitalization of Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza
The Country Club Plaza, the nation’s first outdoor shopping center, faces high vacancy and aging infrastructure. A new ownership group unveiled a $1.5 billion redevelopment plan that would add 750 apartments, about 645,000 sq ft of office space, 278 hotel rooms, a park and expanded walkways.
The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a mortgage dragnet provision that linked a $235,000 loan to a separate $1.49 million debt, causing the Adams family to lose their commercial property and a portion of their home equity. The clause, buried on page six of the mortgage, was deemed clear and enforceable despite the borrowers’ claim they never read it. The court also rejected the family’s fraud and settlement‑timing arguments, but reversed a lower‑court order for attorney fees. The decision underscores that written mortgage terms prevail over verbal assurances.
Rents In Canada Falling For 17 Straight Months: A Good News Bad News Story Let's be really clear on this: in 2023 - 2024 Rents in many Canadian cities were insanely high This constant drop in Rents was so badly needed BTW: Rents...
What many YIMBYs miss about the Austin housing supply miracle: Investors were willing to capitalize that construction, in part, bc, except in cases of *actual* emergency, Texas bans rent control at the state level. https://t.co/rl9bpQ94Cx
Mr. Cooper, a major mortgage servicer, faces a class‑action lawsuit alleging it overcharged borrowers on prepayment penalties by misinterpreting the undefined “anniversary date” in loan notes. The suit claims the servicer applied a five‑percent penalty instead of the correct four...
If the positive rent impacts of this construction persists, I do think you're going to see more startups relocate to Austin - assuming San Francisco continues to not get out of its own way.
A Savills survey of European real‑estate investors shows purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA) remains the most favoured asset class, outpacing other sectors. While PBSA holds the top spot, allocations to single‑family rentals, co‑living, senior living and care homes are rising. The...
Annie Segal, daughter of late fashion icon Fred Segal, is listing her renovated 1950s Toluca Lake estate for just under $10 million, nearly double the $4.8 million she paid in early 2024. The overhaul, done with Asom Home, modernized the roof, electrical,...
Vermont has launched the 802 Homes catalog, a publicly accessible library of pre‑approved, construction‑ready designs for missing‑middle housing types such as ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, cottages and small multiplexes. The initiative integrates design, permitting, infrastructure and financing into a single production...
Albertsons’ Tom Thumb banner opened its third North Texas store, a 63,000‑square‑foot location in Argyle, marking the largest of three new stores launched within six months. The earlier December openings in Sanger (50,000 sq ft) and Sunnyvale (59,000 sq ft) also feature full‑service grocery...
Deepki has introduced a Sustainability CapEx Index that benchmarks the capital expenditure required per square metre to decarbonise real‑estate portfolios by 2050. The index leverages Deepki’s AI and thermodynamic software to model virtual renovation scenarios across more than 3,000 European...
The government’s draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation closes on 10 March 2026, promising reforms to accelerate delivery of 1.5 million homes and unlock an additional 300,000 dwellings. Proposed changes include automatic approvals near rail stations, a new medium‑site category, and streamlined...
Newcastle Airport announced that its multi‑million‑pound AirLink project is moving forward, proposing a 620,000 sq ft cargo hub on land south of the runway. The facility will expand the airport’s current 4,000 tonnes of annual freight capacity and offer direct apron access for...
Prologis UK has submitted proposals for DC762, a 762,000‑square‑foot distribution centre at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT). The cross‑docked building will feature an 18‑metre clear height, 114 dock doors, BREEAM “Outstanding” and EPC “A+” certifications, and a 700 kWp...
Fitch Ratings warned that UAE homebuilders will shift focus to cash conservation after the regional conflict, as property viewings have already declined. The agency noted that pre‑sale escrow accounts provide short‑term stability for projects already under construction, but future developments...
An inherited property that carries a home‑equity loan does not erase the debt; the loan can be assumed by a family heir or must be settled by the estate for non‑family successors. Federal rules, including the Garn‑St. Germain Act and the...
RPD revisits Simon Property Group after the REIT’s share price climbed from about $160 to near $200, defying his earlier skepticism about forward earnings growth. He highlights SPG’s strong credit profile—an A‑ rating, $9.1 billion in liquidity against $35 billion of debt,...
The Liverpool City Region has unveiled a £2 bn Investment Fund designed to accelerate housing construction, office and lab development, and transport upgrades. The fund aggregates existing and new public capital to support a £2 bn pipeline of up to 64,000 homes...
Florida’s commercial‑property‑assessed‑clean‑energy (C‑PACE) program has shifted from a niche financing tool to a core capital solution for hotel owners. Legislative changes, notably Senate Bill 770, broadened eligible resiliency upgrades, and the state eliminated the 3.5‑year lookback, allowing retroactive financing on...
Tower Hamlets council is courting development and investment partners to deliver a 52,000‑home pipeline under its Future Places programme. The plan allocates up to 10,000 homes in south Poplar and Billingsgate, 3,300 across more than 40 council‑owned sites, and 1,100...
The On The Market podcast highlighted how the emerging Iran‑Russia conflict is injecting fresh uncertainty into the U.S. housing market, prompting buyers and sellers to pause amid rising oil prices and potential rate hikes. Transaction volume has slipped to under...
A new E.ON UK survey of 2,500 adults reveals that 75% of potential homebuyers are more likely to choose a newly built house equipped with solar panels, making solar the most desired low‑carbon feature at 72% preference. Support for mandatory...
The article introduces the H3 Provocation Framework, a five‑question tool designed to push AI initiatives in commercial real‑estate (CRE) beyond efficiency (H1) and capability (H2) into true transformation (H3). By applying the framework to workflows such as diligence, advisory, occupancy...
Hines and Burstone have announced a pan‑European joint venture focused on light‑industrial properties. The partnership is seeded with six existing assets located in Germany and the Netherlands. The new entity aims to capitalize on the accelerating demand for logistics and...
Wall Street wiped 12‑14% off the market caps of CBRE, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield after analysts warned that high‑fee, labor‑intensive CRE models are vulnerable to AI disruption. At the same time, Yardi’s research with AREF found only 45% of...
Persimmon warned that the escalating conflict with Iran could erode UK home‑buyer confidence, adding pressure to an already fragile mortgage market. The builder still expects to complete 12,000‑12,500 homes in 2026, a modest rise on 2025, and reported a 9%...
Luxury co‑ops on Manhattan’s Upper East Side saw a record‑breaking week, with 15 units priced above $4 million sold—the most in five years. Olshan Realty reported 43 contracts for properties over $4 million between March 2‑8, totaling $421.5 million, up from 32 deals the...
The UK government has pushed back the implementation of new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rules for rented homes to autumn 2027, giving ministers time to refine the overhaul of the Energy Performance of Buildings regime. The revised EPC framework, set...
Ardian and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) have signed an agreement to launch a dedicated real‑estate secondaries platform. The initiative arrives as the global real‑estate secondaries market recorded a record $20 billion in transaction volume for 2025. The platform will...
Effective communication is the backbone of a successful home‑building project, starting with a thorough pre‑appointment discussion that clarifies budget, lifestyle goals, and design expectations. Throughout the design phase, architects must keep clients and consultants updated, using both digital tools and...
Australia’s federal budget foresees $11.99 billion annually lost to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, with a projected $193.9 billion revenue shortfall over the next decade if unchanged. In 2025 investors accounted for 39 percent of new housing loan commitments—almost double...
Q4 2024 incentives rate: Lennar —> 10.0% PulteGroup —> 7.2% Q4 2025 incentives rate: Lennar —> 14.0% PulteGroup —> 9.9%
Not including square feet in an apartment listing is like not including height in a dating profile.
Aurva Illam, a 5,660 ft² prototype on Hyderabad’s urban fringe, reimagines luxury through reclaimed stone, rammed‑earth walls and passive‑solar geometry. The design stacks ascending vaults that create shade, harness stack‑effect ventilation and eliminate mechanical cooling. Integrated rainwater harvesting and terracotta insulation...
There would be plenty of demand to buy Rowhomes in Edgartown If they let me, I’d personally build hundreds.
State Farm, the California Department of Insurance and Consumer Watchdog have reached a settlement that leaves a 17% emergency homeowners‑insurance rate increase in place while providing refunds with 10% interest for condo and landlord policies. Renter‑insurance rates will rise slightly...
Propoly’s analysis of rental listings across 21 UK cities reveals an average of 13.5 listings per letting‑agency branch. Nottingham tops the chart with 35 properties per branch, while Leeds (30.5) and Newcastle (21.1) also exceed the national norm. The lowest...
A Singapore‑rooted property family has placed the Belvedere estate in Hong Kong’s Southern district up for tender at HK$300 million (US$38.4 million). The low‑density compound, comprising five two‑storey houses on a 21,170 sq ft seafront site, will be sold “as‑is” with existing tenancies. The...
Fine & Country announced its entry into South America by signing a Master Licence Agreement with Sorhuet & Sapelli in Uruguay. The deal establishes two flagship offices in Punta del Este and Carrasco, forming a national rollout hub for the...
The HOMING IN® property discovery app has launched a national TV advertising campaign on Sky channels starting mid‑March, targeting tech‑savvy home‑seekers. The platform promises estate agents a low‑cost or free marketing channel that funnels enquiries directly to their own websites...
The UK government plans to launch a public register of land transactions to boost market transparency. Industry leaders, including Bidwells and KMDC, warn the scheme could impose extra red tape, especially harming small‑scale developers. Critics argue that reinstating Help to...
Zoopla announced a 42% year‑on‑year rise in valuation leads for February, extending the growth seen in January. The surge aligns with an additional 500,000 homeowners using Zoopla’s valuation tools, pushing total users above 5.6 million. Leads increased across Great Britain, with...
A 1948 tropical‑modern residence by Rufus Nims in Miami’s Morningside enclave has been dramatically renovated and rebranded as SkyFin. Architect Gabriela Liebert purchased the long‑vacant property for $1.5 million in 2022 and expanded the 4,200 sq ft home while preserving its original design...
Stag Industrial reported a record 2025, posting core FFO of $2.55 per share, up 6.3% year‑over‑year, and same‑store cash NOI growth of 4.3%. Leasing activity accelerated with 31 new leases covering 3 million square feet and cash spreads of 16.3%, while...
I deleted a couple posts criticizing a letter from 100+ YIMBY groups that was mostly quite good, but erred (IMHO) in supporting what is effectively a partial ban on build-to-rent construction. My word choices in those posts were too callous, and...
North American Savings Bank’s 2026 mortgage review highlights a lender that blends digital pre‑approval with live phone support, but its pricing lags behind many peers. The bank’s portfolio is dominated by non‑qualified‑mortgage (Non‑QM) products, pushing average conventional rates to 7.49%...
Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust reported strong fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results, with rental revenue climbing 17% to $103.4 million and net income rising 12% to $115.7 million. NOI increased 17% year‑over‑year to $68.4 million, while FFO per unit grew 12% and...
Brad Newman‑Bennett of Cushman & Wakefield warns that Canadian real‑estate insolvencies have moved beyond secondary lenders to senior banks, as land values have slumped roughly 50 % since purchase. The fallout has stalled high‑rise, concrete projects while distressed sales remain scarce...
2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in February Altos: Active single-family inventory was down 0.6% week-over-week https://calculatedrisk.substack.com/p/2nd-look-at-local-housing-markets-b1a My sense - based on limited data - is sales will be above the consensus forecast, but will likely be down slightly year-over-year.
A great dataset I recently got access to: Xactus Mortgage Intent Index. Xactus processes credit pulls in the mortgage application process. The index is based on actual apps. It is highly correlated with the Altos weekly pendings data. Now at highest...
Inventory has a shot of being negative year over year by the end of March or the first week of April if the seasonal increase doesn't happen soon. https://t.co/yYspHxEdvu
