Lendlease Launches Pre-Leasing at Habitat’s Residential Component
Lendlease has opened pre‑leasing for Habitat Residences, a 12‑story, 260‑unit multifamily tower in Los Angeles that will debut this spring. The building offers studio, one‑ and two‑bedroom layouts plus penthouses on the top two floors with private balconies or terraces. Designed by SHoP Architects, the project sits within the larger Habitat mixed‑use campus, which also includes a 260,000‑square‑foot creative office building. The office component features 40,000‑ to 50,000‑square‑foot floor plates, 14‑foot floor‑to‑floor heights and private terraces.
Habitat SKKC Completes 40-Home Community in Burien
Habitat for Humanity Seattle‑King & Kittitas Counties (SKKC) has finished the 40‑home Miller’s Creek community in Burien, marking the first major U.S. rollout of its “Let’s Open the Door” campaign. The development offers three‑ and four‑bedroom affordable units, a playground,...
Morningstar DBRS Finalizes Its Provisional Credit Ratings on FIGRE Trust 2026-FL1
Morningstar DBRS finalized provisional ratings for FIGRE Trust 2026‑FL1 mortgage‑backed notes, assigning AAA to the $222.6 million Class A‑1 tranche and AA to the $28.7 million Class A‑2 tranche, among others. The transaction backs $274.6 million of first‑lien HELOCs originated by Figure, with...
Here’s How Much L.A. and Silicon Valley High-Earners Could Save by Trading California for Miami
Wealthy Californians earning around $500,000 can save over $51,000 a year by relocating to Miami, thanks to Florida's 0% state income tax versus California's 10.3%‑11.3% rate for that income bracket. Miami’s median home price of $500,000 is roughly half that...
Lone Star Execs Break Down US Resi Thesis for Latest $1bn Credit Strategy
Lone Star executives Mike Droege and Jeff Kert outlined a new $1 billion credit strategy centered on U.S. residential mortgage loans. The fund will target more than $10 billion of newly originated, performing non‑agency mortgages, leveraging Lone Star’s private‑credit platform to earn...
This One Mistake Could Cost You ‘Tens of Thousands of Dollars’ When Buying or Selling a Home
Skipping a real‑estate agent may seem like a cost‑saving shortcut, but it often leads to far larger losses. The median home sold for $435,000 last year, while for‑sale‑by‑owner (FSBO) properties averaged $380,000—a $55,000 gap. Even after accounting for...
U.S. Bank Extends Loan Terms in Bid to Address Affordability
U.S. Bank announced it will extend its home‑improvement loan terms from five years to six or seven years, targeting larger renovation projects. The move is designed to address growing affordability concerns among American households as home‑improvement spending stays above $600 billion...
Multifamily Development Site in Miami’s Wynwood Sells for $54M
Shoe brand owner David Sedaghati sold a 1.92‑acre development parcel in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood for $54 million to Gary Krat. The site, currently holding 64,629 sq ft of 1950s‑era low‑rise commercial space, was slated for a 1,300‑unit, two‑tower project under the Live Local...
1 in 2 Homes Spent at Least 60 Days on Market in February
Redfin data shows 52.2% of February home listings remained on the market for 60 days or more, the highest share for the month since 2019. Weak buyer demand and persistent price growth are prompting sellers to list above market levels,...
Tishman Speyer Acquires Central London Office Building in Off-Market Deal
Tishman Speyer has completed an off‑market purchase of a prime office building in central London, underscoring the firm’s aggressive push into Europe’s most resilient commercial market. The transaction, though undisclosed in price, reflects the growing appetite for core assets that...
The Chrysler Building’s Next Chapter Could Be Residential
Jeffrey Gural’s GFP Real Estate is in advanced talks to acquire the Chrysler Building’s ground lease, opening the door to a potential residential conversion of the iconic Art Deco skyscraper. The current lease costs about $32.5 million annually and is projected...
LoanDepot Partners with Texas Builder for New Lender Launch
LoanDepot has launched Olive Branch Home Loans, a mortgage affiliate for West Texas builder Betenbough Cos., which sells over 2,000 homes annually across eight sales centers. The partnership gives Betenbough access to LoanDepot’s wholesale infrastructure, technology and customer‑service expertise while...
Ginnie Mae Gives Issuers a Break, Adds New Prepayment Data
Ginnie Mae announced immediate relief for issuers filing annual audited financial statements by eliminating the 15‑day advance notice for extension requests, allowing submissions through Ginnie Mae Central on the due date. The change comes as issuers manage a new audit...
Inside The Inkwell Lofts: A New Standard for Luxury Living in Long Branch
Long Branch is emerging as a premier luxury enclave on the Jersey Shore, with median home prices climbing to about $1.5 million, a 15% year‑over‑year rise. The Inkwell Lofts, a boutique condominium project of 22 units, launched its model home, showcasing...
Manulife Selling TCW Tower To LA Water And Power For $93M
Manulife US REIT is selling the 35‑story TCW Tower in downtown Los Angeles to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for $92.5 million, roughly $129 per square foot. The 719,000‑sq‑ft office building was only 46% occupied at the end of 2025,...
States Score Win as Flagstar Denied Escrow Rehearing
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Flagstar Bank’s request for a full‑panel rehearing, leaving in place its earlier ruling that upheld California’s interest‑on‑escrow law. The decision was celebrated by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), which used the...
NLACRC Signs New HQ Lease
North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) signed a lease for about 167,000 square feet of headquarters space in Chatsworth, the largest office lease by square footage in Los Angeles County this year. The expansion adds roughly 55,000 square feet...
Retail Assets Help Acuitus Raise £18.79m at March Auction
Acuitus raised £18.79 million (≈ $23.9 million) at its 30 March auction, selling several retail assets including the Bedford Arcade for £2.605 million (≈ $3.31 million) and a Leicester bank branch for £2.36 million (≈ $2.99 million). The auction featured high‑occupancy centres, a leasehold trade counter with a 7.73% yield,...
Canary Wharf Gets Green Light for Revamp of 33 Canada Square
Canary Wharf Group has secured planning consent to refurbish the former 33 Canada Square, rebranding it as One Eden. The 545,000‑square‑foot office tower will be transformed into an all‑electric, mixed‑use building with retail, a possible rooftop restaurant, and extensive green...
MPA Weekly Poll: How Optimistic Are Brokers About the Current Market?
Geopolitical turmoil has driven oil prices higher, lifting Treasury yields and pushing 30‑year mortgage rates from the high‑5% range into the mid‑6% bracket. Freddie Mac reports the current rate at 6.38%, down slightly from 6.65% a year ago. The Mortgage...
Global Buyer Demand and Seller Supply Aggregation Platforms in Development
World Property Markets, a Miami‑based proptech firm, is building a dual AI‑driven platform that links global buyer demand with a borderless supply of real‑estate listings. The World Property Search engine will capture high‑intent buyer signals, while the upgraded Global Listings...
President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Once Kept This New York City Penthouse—It Just Found a New Buyer
The historic two‑bedroom penthouse at New York’s Carlyle hotel, once dubbed the “New York White House” for President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, has been sold to an entity linked to billionaire media mogul Barry Diller for $11 million. The price represents a roughly 15 percent...
Boston's Difficult Building Environment Forces Developers To Get Creative
Boston’s commercial‑real‑estate market is stalling as developers grapple with a maze of regulations, soaring construction costs, and looming rent‑control measures. Projects like the 161‑acre Suffolk Downs redevelopment and the $5 billion Dorchester Bay City megaproject have faced prolonged approvals, tax‑break negotiations,...
Allsop Raises over £105m at Commercial and Resi Auctions
Allsop reported raising over £105 million (approximately $133 million) in two days of March auctions, splitting £60 million ($76 million) from a commercial sale of 70 lots and £45 million ($57 million) from a residential sale of 208 lots. The commercial auction posted an 88% success...
Muse and WCHC Get Green Light for Manchester Affordable Homes Scheme
Muse and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group have secured planning consent for Alpha House, a 125‑unit affordable‑rent development in Greater Manchester. The project forms part of a £500 m (≈$635 m) town‑centre regeneration masterplan that aims to deliver up to 2,000 homes over...
NAHB HBGI: Micro Markets Lone Bright Spot for Single-Family Building in Fourth Quarter
The NAHB Home Building Geography Index shows single‑family construction fell in every market except sparsely populated micro counties, which posted a 1.6% year‑over‑year gain in Q4 2025. Large metro core counties experienced the steepest decline at 12.8%. In contrast, multifamily permits...
Pope John Paul II’s Former Central Rome Home Has Hit The Market
A 400‑year‑old Roman palazzo that once housed future Pope John Paul II has been listed for €30 million, roughly $33 million. The six‑floor, 3,535 sqm property includes a deconsecrated 1611 church, 40 bedrooms, and a 614 sqm private garden. Historically a convent built by the...
Homeland to Close 4 Stores, Consolidate Others
Homeland Stores, a HAC, Inc. banner, will shut four Oklahoma locations within the next 45 days and is consolidating operations in three markets ahead of a July 1 reopening. The retailer is also listing ten additional Oklahoma stores for sale as...
In Arkansas, a House That Compels Passers-By to Stop and Look
Marlon Blackwell Architects crafted a striking modern residence for Rod and Stacy Bigelow in a Bentonville‑adjacent community after the couple purchased a one‑third‑acre lot for $165,000 in 2014. The home features an angular front porch, a cantilevered rear that shelters...
Retail Top Choice for Scottish Commercial Property Investors, Knight Frank Reports
Retail properties dominated Scottish commercial real‑estate investment in Q1 2026, representing over half of all spending. Investors placed roughly £216 million (about $274 million) into retail deals out of a total £387 million ($492 million) market. The average transaction size rose to £16 million ($20 million),...
What Are Air Rights in Commercial Real Estate?
Air rights represent the legal entitlement to develop the vertical space above a property up to the zoning‑allowed limit. Recent New York City "City of Yes" zoning reforms, enacted at the end of 2024, expanded who can sell and where...
Florida Law Aimed at Increasing Housing Includes Exemption for ‘Large Destination Resorts’
Florida enacted HB 399, a sweeping state law that limits local zoning authority to accelerate housing production. The measure forces municipalities to tie development fees directly to the cost of project review, adopt objective standards, and prioritize conflict resolution over...
Stagflation Risk Is Secondary to a Growing Commercial Real Estate Margin
Analysts at Moody's, AEW, Manulife and others see a 20‑40% chance the U.S. will slip into stagflation within the next year, driven by prolonged Middle‑East oil shocks that keep crude near $125 a barrel. A stagflation scenario would squeeze commercial‑real‑estate...
Starbucks Announces Plans for 500 New Stores Across the UK
Starbucks announced a plan to open 500 new stores across the United Kingdom over the next five years, with more than 75 locations slated for this financial year. The expansion follows the recent closure of 10 UK sites, including six...
New Mac Mic Land Chief Exec Unveils 35,000-Home Expansion Plan
Mac Mic Land, a family‑owned land‑promotion firm, announced a plan to provide land for more than 35,000 homes across the United Kingdom. The company will increase its portfolio from 62 to 85 sites within six months under new chief executive...
Metrocentre Partners with Council for 4,500-Home Metro Riverside
Metrocentre has sealed a landmark partnership with Gateshead Council to launch Metro Riverside, a mixed‑use regeneration scheme on under‑used brownfield land. The development will deliver 4,500 homes, new transport links and leisure facilities, while creating roughly 5,000 jobs. It forms...
CWG Secures Planning Consent for London Office Redevelopment
CWG has secured planning permission to redevelop a central London office site into a high‑spec, low‑carbon workspace. The project is designed to meet the accelerating demand for sustainable, best‑in‑class office environments among multinational tenants. By integrating energy‑efficient systems and flexible...
Savills Expands UK Retail Property Management Team with Four Key Hires
Savills, a leading UK commercial real‑estate advisor, announced the addition of four senior professionals to its retail property management division. The new hires bring extensive experience overseeing shopping centres and outlet destinations across the United Kingdom. This expansion broadens Savills’...
Gavin Newsom Warns California Cities To Prepare for More Housing—Or Else
California Governor Gavin Newsom has given 15 jurisdictions—including Kings and Merced counties and several small cities—30 days to adopt compliant housing elements or face action from the attorney general. These communities are more than two years behind state‑mandated timelines and...
The Ultimate Garage Conversion Guide – Design, Planning, Costs & More
Garage conversions are a fast, cost‑effective way to add flexible living space and boost home equity. Typical projects transform a 20m², 2‑meter‑high garage into a home office, bedroom, gym, or guest suite with bathroom and kitchenette. Successful conversions hinge on...
‘A Golden Period’: Seizing the Moment in European Real Estate Credit
In a recent PERE Podcast episode, LaSalle’s Isabelle Brennan and Nuveen Real Estate’s Christian Janssen discussed the emerging opportunities in European real‑estate credit as the market transitions into a new cycle. They highlighted tightening yields, increased demand for asset‑backed loans,...
New EPC Rental Benchmarks “Unlikely to Succeed”, Says NRLA
The UK government has mandated that all rental properties in England and Wales achieve a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by October 1, 2030. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns the target is unlikely to be met because...
LAUNCH: New AI Platform Aims to Prevent Property Chain Collapse
XchangeHero.com has launched an AI‑driven proptech platform that gives independent UK estate agents real‑time visibility into every property chain they manage, aiming to catch problems before deals fall through. The system combines a full sales CRM with a chain‑management dashboard...
Landlords Hit as Buy-to-Let Borrowing Costs Surge
Buy‑to‑let mortgage rates have jumped, with two‑year fixes now at 5.40% and five‑year fixes at 5.91%, the highest levels in a year. A typical £250,000 (≈ $320,000) loan sees monthly repayments rise by about £1,100 (≈ $1,400). Product availability has slipped below...
Dupe Fragrance Has Hit the Mainstream. Now What?
Dupe perfume brands such as Dossier, Oakcha and Alt. Fragrances have moved from niche direct‑to‑consumer channels into mainstream retail, securing space in Walmart, Target, CVS and even a flagship store on New York’s Elizabeth Street. The shift is fueled by...
Home Brands Target Renters as Ownership Remains Out of Reach for Many
Homeownership is slipping out of reach for many Americans, with the average age of first‑time buyers climbing to a record 40 and median home prices soaring 30% to about $405,000. Elevated mortgage rates around 6% keep borrowing costs high, prompting...
Scaling Advice in a Digital Mortgage Market
Mortgage borrowers are now more digitally savvy yet financially less prepared, forcing lenders to blend technology, education, and human support. Firms that provide early digital disclosures, remote collaborative tools, and seasoned expertise can guide complex borrowers, especially self‑employed entrepreneurs. The...
An Exception to Luxury’s Slowed Growth, Perigold Eyes Vacant Department Store Locations Amid Expansion
Perigold, Wayfair’s luxury home‑furnishings brand, has sustained double‑digit growth since its 2017 launch, even as the broader luxury market slows. In 2025 it opened flagship stores in Houston (20,000 sq ft) and West Palm Beach (30,000 sq ft) and launched a high‑profile content partnership...
Managing Your Own Home Renovation? Here’s What You Need to Know
Managing a home renovation yourself turns homeowners into project managers, requiring coordination of multiple trades, constant decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Success hinges on thorough research of builders, detailed design plans, and clear cost structures, preferably fixed‑price contracts. Without professional oversight, time...
Pockets-of-US-CMBS-Repay-Attention
US commercial mortgage‑backed securities (CMBS) are showing localized repayment activity after a period of muted performance. Structured‑credit executives highlighted that specific asset classes, such as retail and multifamily properties, are seeing improved cash‑flow and lower delinquency rates. The article notes...