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August 13, 2026 - 05:36
Real Estate Private Equity Firms Are Rethinking Cash Management as Undeployed Capital and Fund Reserves Sit Idle Across Funds and SPVsWith interest rates staying higher for longer, holding large amounts of uninvested cash has become a costly problem for real estate private equity firms. Money sitting in non-interest-bearing...
August 12, 2026 - 20:17
BTB Real Estate Investment Trust Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsBTB Real Estate Investment Trust reported improved second-quarter financials on Tuesday, with rental revenue and operating income both climbing as the trust accelerates its strategy of selling...
August 12, 2026 - 11:09
Venture One Real Estate Lands 132K SF PortfolioVenture One Real Estate has closed on a multi-building industrial portfolio totaling roughly 132,000 square feet across the Chicago suburbs. The acquisition, which was finalized this week, adds to...
August 11, 2026 - 22:35
This North Shore city was Realtor.com’s hottest ZIP code in 2026The North Shore city of Peabody has claimed the number one spot on Realtor.com`s annual ranking of the most in-demand ZIP codes in the country. This marks the third time the city has cracked the...
August 11, 2026 - 08:35
Baldwin County real estate report reveals up-and-down among closingsBALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. - The latest real estate numbers for Baldwin County are out, and they paint a picture of a market that is moving in different directions depending on the segment you look at....
August 10, 2026 - 19:25
Can Tech Help Fix HOA Headaches?Homeowners associations are often a point of friction in real estate deals, and the trouble can start long before the closing table. Buyers might not see the full set of rules until days before...
August 10, 2026 - 01:59
SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trst Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsSmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust reported a steady second quarter, with management pointing to robust leasing momentum, high occupancy levels, and continued demand from retail tenants. The...
August 9, 2026 - 20:02
Dramatic Stone Villa Perched on the Edge of Horseshoe Bay Comes With Boat-In, Boat-Out AccessA striking stone residence perched directly on the rim of Horseshoe Bay is now on the market, and it brings a rare perk for water lovers: boat-in, boat-out access from your own dock. The...
August 9, 2026 - 04:32
Refined Real Estate: Edmonds showstopper with modern upgrades lists for $1,985,000A standout property in Edmonds has just come onto the market, blending sleek modern updates with the comfortable charm of the Pacific Northwest. Listed at $1,985,000, this home offers a rare...
August 8, 2026 - 10:19
Was His Home Connecticut or Florida? The Difference Is a $13 Million Tax BillOne family`s estate is at the center of a growing fight over how states tax the wealthy who own homes in more than one place. The dispute hinges on a simple question: was the late businessman`s...
August 7, 2026 - 23:39
This $2.2 Billion Merger Will Create the Nation's 6th Largest HomebuilderDream Finders Homes Inc. has agreed to buy Beazer Homes USA Inc. in a cash and stock transaction valued at roughly $915 million. The combined company will rank as the sixth-largest homebuilder in...
August 7, 2026 - 01:03
Amazon renews downtown S.F. office lease after closing AI lab in cityAmazon has renewed its lease on a downtown San Francisco office building, a move that signals some stability for the city`s struggling commercial real estate market. The decision comes just months...
August 6, 2026 - 00:44
Understanding heirs propertyHeirs property is a type of land ownership that often flies under the radar, but it can have serious consequences for families, especially in rural and historically Black communities. It happens...
August 5, 2026 - 01:33
Suburban Chicago real estate professional, girlfriend found dead after Wisconsin kayaking tripA 20-year-old real estate professional from suburban Chicago is being remembered as `wise beyond his years` after he and his girlfriend were found dead following a kayaking outing near Washington...
August 4, 2026 - 20:52
After Avula proposes ‘modest’ real estate tax relief, 3 Council members push for moreThree members of the Richmond City Council are calling for a more aggressive reduction in the city`s real estate tax rate, arguing that the mayor`s recent proposal does not go far enough to help...
August 4, 2026 - 00:58
Shelter Island Reporter Real Estate Transfers: Aug. 3, 2026The latest batch of real estate transfers for the Shelter Island area shows a pair of significant transactions closing at the start of August, according to records prepared for Times Review Media...
August 3, 2026 - 03:32
Renovated and Million-Dollar Views for $450K. The Catch? You Can’t Live ThereA tiny, fully renovated beach shack on the tightly held Moondah Beach in Melbourne`s Mount Eliza has hit the market, and the price tag is turning heads. Listed at $450,000, the property offers...
August 2, 2026 - 05:14
Suspect in deadly Chino Hills kidnapping worked with victim in real estateNew details have emerged in the Chino Hills kidnapping and murder case, revealing that the suspect and the victim were not strangers but former commercial real estate partners. According to the...
August 1, 2026 - 18:19
California approves $25M loan for Quartz Valley landback dealCalifornia has signed off on a $25 million zero-interest loan to support the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation`s effort to reclaim roughly 40,000 acres of ancestral territory in the Klamath River...
August 1, 2026 - 04:26
Prominent real estate developer hired investigator to union leader who spearheaded scrutiny of Sonoma County’s controversial real estate dealA major real estate developer quietly brought on a private investigator to look into the labor leader who had been pushing hard for public scrutiny of a contentious Sonoma County property...
July 31, 2026 - 04:24
'Is This House Haunted?' The Strangest Questions People Are Asking RealAssist AIReal estate agents have heard it all, but now an artificial intelligence tool is fielding the truly bizarre. RealAssist AI, a feature on a major real estate platform, has been logging some of the...
July 30, 2026 - 01:16
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Five-Property French Logistics PortfolioMorgan Stanley Real Estate Investing has closed on a portfolio of five logistics properties located across France, the firm announced. The acquisition was made through investment funds managed by...
July 29, 2026 - 20:40
Qatar-Backed Belgravia Penthouse Hits Market at $64 Million, Fully FurnishedA penthouse in London`s exclusive Belgravia neighborhood, with backing from Qatar`s sovereign wealth fund, has been listed for 50 million British pounds, or roughly $64 million. The property sits...
July 29, 2026 - 01:36
WA home sellers, who paid illegal fees, to get refunds, AG saysThe Oregon Attorney General`s office announced a settlement with a homebuilder accused of forcing home sellers to pay illegal fees disguised as charitable donations. The builder, which operated in...
July 28, 2026 - 03:59
Ruth Reffkin launches Compass real estate team in NYCRuth Reffkin, a well-known figure in New York City real estate, has officially launched her own team under the Compass brand. The new group, called the Ruth Reffkin Team, will operate out of the...
July 27, 2026 - 02:36
Quanta Services Stock And 2 Real Estate Plays For Opportunity Zone Tax ChangesA large capital gains tax bill is approaching for Opportunity Zone investors, and fresh incentives are scheduled to kick in after 2026. These deadlines are pushing real estate development and...
July 26, 2026 - 05:04
CBRE Appoints New Leader for Multifamily Debt Capital MarketsEarlier this month, CBRE Group announced the appointment of Robert Koontz as Senior Managing Director, Head of Multifamily Debt Capital Markets. With over 25 years of experience in capital markets...
July 25, 2026 - 20:40
Unique Four-Story Live-In Artist Studio Hits the MarketNestled in Atlanta, this remarkable four-story property is a blend of residence and private gallery, offering an exceptional living experience for art enthusiasts. Originally constructed in 1925,...
July 25, 2026 - 08:30
Unpacking Rental Roadblocks for Tenants with Good CreditProspective tenants are facing a growing challenge in the rental market, where a strong salary, excellent credit score, and a flawless rental history no longer guarantee an apartment. A local real...
July 24, 2026 - 23:40
Congressional Inquiry into Compass and Chicago MLS PartnershipA congressional subcommittee is investigating the private listings partnership between brokerage giant Compass and the Midwest Real Estate Data multiple listing service. This inquiry comes amid...