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Developers sit on empty lots as higher rates delay projects

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After a generationally high apartment construction boom, some developers are now finding that the economics no longer make sense on in-progress projects. Continue reading →

Kushner project on site of NATO bombings in Serbia draws protests

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The Serbian government signed a deal with a Kushner-affiliated development company earlier this week that will allow them to redevelop the former headquarters of the Serbian army. Continue reading →

Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay

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As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes. Continue reading →

More areas ID’d for redevelopment see big home-price gains

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Investors in these lower-income “opportunity zones” receive tax incentives for improvements. And 2 in 5 of these neighborhoods saw a disproportionately large rise in home prices in late 2024. Continue reading →

Why utopias fail and the ‘Ponzi scheme’ of new development

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Michael Rodriguez, director of research at Smart Growth America, said that people have been building utopias for millennia, but the best cities are the ones that gradually evolve over time. Continue reading →

Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested

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Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and the demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching the state’s luxury inventory thin. Continue reading →

California’s loathed ‘Mansion Tax’ falls flat in first full month in effect

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Implemented in April on properties over $5 million, the ULA Tax was intended to bring in an average of $56 million in revenue per month to the city of L.A. During its first month, it brought in just $3.6 million. Continue reading →

Study up! 5 topics agents should brush up on to prepare for what’s next

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Ready or not, the slowdown is here, and agents who have never worked in these conditions are treading water in an ocean of advice. CEO and trainer Jack Gross is telling his agents to study these topics first Continue reading →

‘The Leaning Tower of Dallas’ is Texas’ newest (temporary) landmark

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After a planned demolition of the Affiliated Computer Services building in Dallas, the sturdy core of the building remains standing, albeit at an awkward angle. Continue reading →