Procter & Gamble Plans $1B Gillette R&D Headquarters at Boston Waterfront Site
Procter & Gamble announced a near‑$1 billion investment to build a nine‑story, 335,000‑square‑foot Gillette research and development headquarters on Boston’s Fort Point Channel. The new campus will replace the iconic Gillette World Shaving Headquarters sign, which will move to P&G’s Andover, Massachusetts campus later this year. The waterfront building will anchor a broader 31‑acre mixed‑use redevelopment that includes residential, retail, laboratory and office space. The project positions Gillette’s innovation hub alongside the company’s existing manufacturing facility.
These 3 States Might End Property Taxes: What Homeowners Should Know
Rising home values—up 45‑55% since 2019—have intensified pressure on property‑tax systems in several states. Florida, Indiana and Texas are each considering measures that would largely eliminate local property taxes, replacing the lost revenue with higher sales taxes, new user fees,...
Man Jailed for Running Illegal Sale-and-Rent-Back Scheme Targeting Struggling Homeowners
Rajinder Gill was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for operating an unauthorised sale‑and‑rent‑back scheme that defrauded vulnerable homeowners of £925,233. The scheme, run through Secure Property Consultants Ltd, forced owners to sell below market value, pay...
MetroLink Signs for 49,500 Sq Ft Offices at Dublin’s Coopers Cross
MetroLink has signed a lease for 49,500 sq ft of Grade‑A office space at Kennedy Wilson’s Coopers Cross campus in Dublin’s north docklands. The mixed‑use development totals 381,000 sq ft, features an intelligent building system, and boasts LEED, WELL and BREEAM Platinum certifications along with...
Data Center Could Come to Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Preliminary plans for the ‘Smithfield Gateway’ project propose two 250,000‑sq‑ft data centers in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on land between Music Center Drive and Smithfield Lane. The proposal is tied to Legend Properties, a commercial‑real‑estate firm active in the Philadelphia market, though...
Large Warehouse Deals Back as Big-Box Leasing Rebounds
Cushman & Wakefield reports a 32% year‑over‑year jump in large‑format warehouse deals, with 113 million sq ft of net absorption accounting for 64% of all industrial space taken. Third‑party logistics providers and manufacturers drive two‑thirds of this activity, while build‑to‑suit projects rise 11% and...
Sky Secures Long-Term Lease at 55 Douglas Street in Glasgow
Sky has signed a long‑term lease for 26,184 sq ft of Grade‑A office space on the fourth and fifth floors of 55 Douglas Street in Glasgow. The move, slated for late May 2026, includes a bespoke fit‑out for its customer‑service teams and a...
Nottingham War Rooms Sold for 104-Home Mixed-Use Scheme
London-based Hamilton Russell Harper Wood, part of the Langcroft Group, has purchased the historic Nottingham War Rooms from Homes England to launch a mixed‑use regeneration. The project will see 104 affordable homes built by East Midlands Housing Group alongside new...
Homeownership Accelerates Generational Wealth
Homeownership timing has become a critical driver of wealth in the United States, with the median age of first‑time buyers climbing from 30 in 1990 to 40 in 2025 due to soaring prices and longer savings horizons. Data from the...
Loans Were Never Going To Save Detroit’s Houses
Detroit faces a massive housing crisis, with nearly 40,000 occupied homes suffering roof leaks, faulty utilities, and structural decay. Researchers estimate roughly $1 billion is required to bring all dwellings up to basic safety standards, yet public grant programs fall far...
Former CFPB Counsel: Agency Is Doing More than You Think
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, under Acting Director Russell Vought, continues to issue regulatory guidance and defend select legacy rules despite a near‑absence of formal examinations or investigations. Former CFPB senior counsel Richard Horn notes that the agency’s Regulation Office...
February 2026 Hottest Housing Markets
Manchester‑Nashua, New Hampshire reclaimed the top spot in February 2026, attracting 3.4 times the national average viewers per listing and selling homes in a median 36 days. The Midwest and Northeast dominate the Top 20, with Wisconsin contributing seven metros and overall median days...
URW Launches New Consultation on Croydon Town Centre Regeneration
Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield (URW) has opened a public consultation on its Croydon town‑centre regeneration scheme. The Croydon Project proposes up to 3,000 new homes and a mixed‑use precinct of retail, office and leisure space. The masterplan seeks to transform the historic centre...
Linear Living Submits Plans for 251-Home Manchester Centre Scheme
Linear Living has submitted planning applications for a 24‑storey residential tower in Manchester’s Green Quarter, delivering 251 homes including four townhouses and seven units adapted for residents with additional needs. The site, formerly occupied by retail and commercial premises, is...
Hudson Street Storefront Vacancies Plunge Following $13M Streetscape Revamp
A $13 million streetscape overhaul completed in summer 2022 turned Hudson Street’s narrow, congested blocks into a pedestrian‑friendly boulevard with protected bike lanes, benches and wider sidewalks. The redesign helped drive the storefront vacancy rate down to 17.2% in 2025, a...
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
A colonial‑style home at 142 Cambridge Avenue in Garden City, New York, is listed for $1.999 million. The four‑bedroom, three‑bath residence, built in 1941, sits on a 0.2‑acre corner lot and features a two‑car attached garage, fenced yard, and bluestone patio....
More People Are Living Alone. Here’s Where They’re Doing It.
The share of one‑person households in the United States climbed to almost 30 percent in 2024, up from 23 percent in 1980. A New York Times analysis of the 2024 census shows St. Louis leading the nation, with nearly half of its households occupied by...
Somerset Valero Makati: A Destination for Luxury and Wellbeing
Somerset Valero Makati, the latest Ascott Limited Philippines launch, offers 182 luxury serviced apartments ranging from 37 to 124 square metres. The development blends upscale living with wellness‑focused features, including a first‑of‑its‑kind WellTech suite equipped with massage chairs and scent...
Prices Plateau as Sealed Bids and Gazumping of Two Years Ago Vanish – RICS Agents
UK house prices have plateaued, with agents noting a shift from the sealed‑bid and gazumping frenzy of two years ago to more cautious price negotiations. The latest RICS survey shows buyer confidence eroding amid heightened geopolitical risk, including Gulf tensions...
Campaign Call for Landlord Protections Is Rejected by the Government
The UK Government has dismissed a petition urging stronger landlord protections and faster court processes. The petition, started by Scottish landlord Craig Littlejohn, gathered over 15,000 signatures and called for expedited possession courts, a tenant‑vetting database, and higher deposit caps....
Ground Rent Cap Will Give Landlords £8.7bn Windfall
Labour’s proposed £250 annual ground‑rent cap is projected to generate an £8.7 billion windfall for buy‑to‑let landlords, according to WPI Strategy analysis. While intended to protect over five million leaseholders, the cap could erase up to £18 billion of ground‑rent investment value,...
Why SA Parents Are Changing How They Help Kids Buy Property
South Australian parents are moving away from cash gifts and increasingly using guarantor loans to help their children purchase homes. Rising property values have left many families with substantial home equity, which they now pledge as security rather than provide...
Upfront Information – Is Inspector Morse or Ronan Keating Correct?
The article revisits the “upfront information” debate that resurfaced after the 2010 repeal of Home Information Packs, arguing that while providing material data early can speed transactions, it also risks prompting buyers to walk away, pressuring sellers to lower prices....
AUKUS Submarine Base Sparks Property Rush in Osborne Precinct
The AUKUS‑backed $30 billion submarine facility at Osborne is driving a property boom in Adelaide’s coastal precincts, especially Osborne and North Haven. Real‑estate agents report exponential inquiry growth and record‑high sales activity, with developers targeting the area’s generous 690 sqm lots for...
Redress Scheme Flooded with Enquiries Ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
Tenant complaints to The Property Ombudsman surged 58% between November 2025 and February 2026 as the Renters’ Rights Act approaches implementation in May 2026. The Act will abolish Section 21 evictions, end fixed‑term assured shorthold tenancies, and tighten rent rules, reshaping...
Darwin House Prices Skyrocket as Crippling Supply Crisis Grips the Capital
Darwin is experiencing Australia’s most severe housing supply crunch, with total listings plunging 37.6% year‑on‑year, the steepest decline among capital cities. The scarcity has pushed the median dwelling price to almost $600,000, marking a 16.2% annual increase and a $89,800...
Abercrombie & Fitch Expands Canadian Store Network
Abercrombie & Fitch is accelerating its Canadian footprint, announcing new stores in Winnipeg, Ottawa, Calgary and London, Ontario for 2026, while also reopening its West Edmonton Mall location. The rollout follows a record‑breaking fiscal year in which the company posted $5.27 billion in global...
Vietnam Building 27 Mega Real Estate Projects Worth over $115B: Report
Vietnam is undertaking 27 mega‑real‑estate projects valued at over $115 billion, according to a S&I Ratings report. The developments, spanning more than 30,000 hectares, are concentrated in the north, central and southern regions, with Vingroup and Sun Group accounting for the...
UK Housing Demand Rebounds with London Leading the Charge
Buyer demand for UK homes rebounded in February, with new applicant registrations up 1.5% year‑on‑year, marking the strongest start since 2022. London led the surge, posting an 8% increase and a 35% rise versus February 2019, especially in Outer London where...
Strong Tenant-Landlord Relationships Linked to Longer Tenancies
The LRG Winter 2025/26 Lettings Report finds that 68% of tenants cite a strong relationship with their landlord or agent as the top factor for staying long‑term, outpacing rent, location and property quality. The report also notes that 24% of renters...
UK Housing Market Cools as RICS Price Gauge Falls to -12
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reported its February house‑price balance slipping to -12, missing both the January reading of -10 and analysts’ forecast of -9. New buyer enquiries plunged to a net -26, the lowest level since December,...
Identiv Inc (INVE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
InvenTrust Properties Corp. reported a 5.3% rise in same‑property NOI for 2025, delivering NAREIT FFO of $1.89 per share and core FFO of $1.83 per share. The REIT completed $460 million of Sunbelt‑focused acquisitions while maintaining sector‑low leverage, with net debt...
Why AI-Fueled White-Collar Layoffs Could Devastate the Housing Market in 2026
AI‑driven automation is prompting a wave of white‑collar layoffs at major tech firms, boosting stock prices but raising concerns about long‑term employment. Mortgage broker Amir Nurani warns that the loss of high‑pay roles could suppress demand for homes as potential...
Rocket Pro's Niemiec Plans to Win Brokers with ‘True Partnership’
Rocket Pro’s chief revenue officer Austin Niemiec announced a partnership‑first strategy aimed at easing long‑standing tension between the two wholesale mortgage giants, United Wholesale Mortgage and Rocket. He highlighted the company’s new technology platform, which lets brokers retain full data ownership...
Skilled Nursing Dealbook: NY Nursing Home Sells for $75M; Selectis Selling 2 Facilities to Journey for $15.7M
The skilled‑nursing market saw several high‑profile transactions this week. Excelsior Group acquired the 280‑bed Union Plaza Care Center in Flushing, New York for $75 million, while Selectis Health agreed to sell its two Georgia facilities—Glen Eagle and Eastman Healthcare—totaling 201 beds...
Second Liens Appear on 16% of U.S. Mortgages
Approximately 16% of active first‑lien mortgages in the United States also carry second liens, representing $522 billion in outstanding balances, according to Experian’s Mortgage Loan Performance data. The new loan‑level visibility into these secondary claims gives agency MBS investors clearer insight...
27-Story Center City Building Refinanced For $145M: The Philadelphia Deal Sheet
Southern Land Co. has refinanced its 27‑story Josephine apartment tower in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square with a $145 million loan from Affinius Capital. The development, built at a total cost of $204.5 million—including a $24.5 million land purchase and $180 million construction—features 255 residential units...
Lower Mortgage Review 2026
Lower Mortgage, formerly AmeriHome, offers a wide array of loan products across 100 locations in 47 states, but many options are not listed online. In 2024 the lender posted a higher‑than‑median mortgage rate of 6.625 % and a total loan‑cost of...
Slow Home Sales Are Creating Accidental Landlords
Zillow data shows accidental landlords now represent 2.3% of listed rentals, the highest in its six‑year record aside from a 2.4% peak in November 2022. A surplus of sellers—about 44% more than buyers—combined with modestly lower mortgage rates is prompting...
These Housing Markets Face the Greatest Risk of Decline
Attom’s latest housing‑risk report finds Florida leading the nation with 16 counties among the 50 most vulnerable, overtaking California’s 11. The analysis flags rising foreclosures, stagnant wages, and historically high median home prices—now $365,185—as key stressors. Charlotte County, Florida, tops...
Radian Shuts Mortgage Conduit Instead of Selling
Radian Group announced it will wind down its mortgage conduit business rather than pursue a sale, halting new originations in early April. The non‑agency conduit, launched in July 2022, generated $2.2 billion in securitizations but posted a $16.4 million adjusted pre‑tax loss...
STAKE Closes $8M Funding
Stake the Network for Renters closed an $8 million debt‑and‑equity round after reporting four‑fold revenue growth in 2025. The financing follows its acquisition of Lighthouse and UMoveFree, Texas’s largest apartment‑locating platform. Led by LAGO with participation from RET Ventures, Bluefield Capital, Hamilton...
Le Colonial Plans Manhattan Return With 10K-SF Restaurant at 50 West 57th Street
Le Colonial, the French‑Vietnamese restaurant that shuttered its New York flagship in 2019, has secured a 15‑year lease for roughly 9,600 sq ft at the base of 50 West 57th Street, slated to open in summer 2027. The new space will accommodate 215...
Andrew Russell on Strong Broker-Lender Partnerships
Mortgage broker Andrew Russell emphasizes that strong lender partnerships hinge on three pillars: product quality, speed, and service. He highlights that while rates matter, rapid turnaround and accessible, knowledgeable account executives are equally critical for client satisfaction. Russell points to...
Damon Germanides on Bank Statement Loans for Brokers
Damon Germanides explains how bank‑statement loans are becoming a mainstream tool for mortgage brokers serving self‑employed and non‑traditional borrowers. By validating income through deposit analysis rather than tax returns, these non‑QM products expand qualifying capacity and offset pressure on conventional...
Morningstar DBRS Assigns Provisional Credit Ratings to Freddie Mac MSCR Trust MN13
Morningstar DBRS has issued provisional credit ratings for Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Structured Credit Risk Notes, Series 2026‑MN13. Class M‑1 receives a (P) BBB‑low rating while Class M‑2 is assigned (P) BB‑low, both with a Stable trend. The trust will fund...
Midtown Office Landlord Charles Cohen Gets Deadline to Repay $135M Debt or Face Forced Property Sales
Charles Cohen, a Midtown office landlord, was given a 45‑day deadline by a New York state Supreme Court judge to repay $135 million in outstanding debt or face forced sales of his properties. A Fortress Investment Group executive, David Moson, was...
Ultra-Prime Mayfair Mixed-Use Property Leads Acuitus’s March Catalogue
Acuitus unveiled its 26 March auction catalogue, spotlighting an ultra‑prime Mayfair freehold at 33 Clarges Street with a guide price of £5.25 million, roughly £1,200 per square foot. The catalogue also lists a Clapham High Street freehold comprising two flats and a restaurant,...
Iran Conflict Stalls Big Purchases Like Homes and Cars For 1 in 4 Americans; Most Are Undeterred
A Redfin‑commissioned survey finds 25% of Americans are delaying or canceling major purchases such as homes or cars because of the military conflict with Iran, while 56% say the war has no impact on their buying plans. The conflict’s effect...
Mount Anvil Gets Green Light for 274-Home Chelsea Development
Mount Anvil has secured planning permission for a 274‑home development on Lots Road South in Chelsea, allocating 44% of units to affordable housing. The scheme includes 65 extra‑care social‑rent homes, 53 general‑needs social‑rent homes, and 156 private residences. Kensington and...