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Government Shutdown Threatens D.C. Housing Market Already Rattled by DOGE Cuts
The weakened Washington, D.C., housing market is bracing for a "direct impact" from the federal government shutdown, coming just months after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sweeping job cuts. The shutdown went into effect ea...
Beverly Hills to Weigh Resi Highrises From Aflalo Equities
The City of Beverly Hills will consider greenlighting two builder’s remedy projects from a local family-owned property management and development firm.Aflalo Equities’ proposal for two eight-story residential buildings will go before the ci...
The hunt is on for flying taxi landing sites
With electric air taxi services on the horizon, operators are already flying in to secure landing sites in Los Angeles.Traffic-dodging aerial hops across big cities could happen as soon as next year, pending approval by the Federal Aviation Ad...
California home sales volume | firsttuesday Journal
Why this matters: Real estate agents and brokers in 2025 observed a disappointing spring sales bounce after years of substandard home sales since the 2021 pandemic buying frenzy. Buyers lost purchasing power to the highest mortgage rates and as...
D.C. First-Time Home Buyer | Grants & Programs 2025
What to know about buying a house in Washington D.C. Washington D.C. first-time home buyers face steep housing prices on average — well above the national median. But there’s good news, too. You might be in line for all sorts of hel...
Ken Griffin’s Supertall at 350 Park: Everything We Know
Ken Griffin, Vornado, and Rudin got the green light to build a new supertall office building at 350 Park Avenue. Photo: Courtesy o...
Davidson Kempner Lands $216M Refi for Westin Grand Central
The Westin New York Grand Central is about to get some upgrades thanks to fresh financing.A joint venture of Bain Capital Special Solutions and Smith Hill Capital provided sponsor Davidson Kempner Capital Management with a $216 million loan to ...
11 Creative Ways to Market A House For Sale
When selling a home, first impressions matter. But in today’s crowded housing market, a polished listing on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) may not be enough to tip the scales in your favor. Today’s buyers are tech-savvy, lifestyle...
