Squatting is having a moment. Ignore it
A few high-profile squatting cases have gone viral in recent days, but no available data actually indicates the practice of unlawfully occupying property has become more frequent
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Blackstone president: Now it's time for real estate investors to pounce
Jon Gray described the current market as a 'bottoming period' that should inspire investors to get moving on new purchases and said those who move fast stand to be rewarded once prices recover
by Ben Verde Mar 18
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 5
Flagstar mortgages could help NYCB shore up its balance sheet
Troubled New York Community Bancorp is reportedly ready to pledge about $5B in home loans originated by Flagstar Bank as collateral for risk transfer that would bolster its capital
by Matt Carter Feb 8
Major real estate players push back against Florida's foreign buyer ban
Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Blackstone, is appealing to state legislators to amend Gov. DeSantis' foreign investment ban
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 12
Inflation stays flat in October, but shelter costs continue to rise
The index for shelter rose 0.3% between September and October and was up 6.7% year over year, according to CPI data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Nov 14
Hotels and Airbnb, Vrbo in heated battle as business travel ramps up
Both hotels and short-term rental companies are vying for customers seeking out extended stays through new offerings as business travel ramps up across the US this fall
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
The office market might recover. It just has to crash first, investors say
73% of the more than 900 real estate investors who responded to a recent Bloomberg survey said commercial real estate prices would fall through at least late 2024
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
Once-priciest home in US slashes ask by a hefty $55M
The Central Park Tower penthouse, developed by Extell and Shanghai Municipal Investment, initially asked $250M. The property is currently the tallest residence in the world
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
Bezos buys a slice of Miami's 'billionaire bunker' for $68M
The Amazon founder and third-richest person in the world reportedly purchased a 3-bedroom property on Indian Creek, a barrier island off Miami
by Ben Verde Aug 11
UWM says it's hiring as Bloomberg details alleged 'locker room culture'
The nation's biggest mortgage lender is planning to hire 500 people and is holding a job fair Saturday just days after Bloomberg expose of alleged drug use, discrimination and harassment
by Matt Carter Apr 13
Wells Fargo paying $3.7B to settle mortgage, auto loan allegations
Federal regulators allege bank improperly denied thousands of mortgage loan modifications over at least 7 years, in some cases leading customers to lose their homes
by Matt Carter Dec 20
Palm Beach's sole private island lists for $218M, poised to break records
If the island, which includes a 21,406-square-foot mansion, sells close to its asking price, it will easily set a record for Palm Beach sales and come just shy of the national record
Housing affordability hits record low, with cities in South hit hardest
Cities in the Southeast once considered affordable are becoming more and more expensive as housing affordability reaches its lowest levels, according to a new report
by Ben Verde Dec 5
37% of real estate agents couldn’t pay rent in October
Rent delinquencies surged in October compared to one month prior as the housing market continues to struggle with high mortgage rates, according to a new survey
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17