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Graffiti-tarnished towers in downtown L.A. remain in limbo
Early last year, vandals breached fencing, climbed dozens of flights of stairs and painted bold, colorful graffiti on the exterior of three unfinished high-rises that make up the abandoned Oceanwide Plaza development.The so-called Graffiti Tow...
Wyoming First-Time Home Buyer | Programs and Grants 2025
What to know about buying a house in Wyoming If you’re a Wyoming first-time home buyer, you’re aware that home prices in the Equality State have been rising fast — even more quickly than nationwide. That can be a real challenge when s...
Harry Macklowe Buys 809 Madison Avenue for Condo Conversion
He may be pushing 90, but Harry Macklowe is still mad for real estate.The prolific developer just closed a deal to redevelop a 1920s-era apartment building on Madison Avenue into ultraluxury condos. Macklowe bought the limestone and brick build...
What is Close of Escrow? Process & Timeline Explained
When you buy or sell a home, the close of escrow is one of the most important steps in the process. It’s the point when the sale is finalized, funds are disbursed, all necessary documents are signed, and the deed is recorded, officially...
Historical Boston Landmark Is Set for a Revival To Help With Affordable Housing
A long-empty 112-year-old church in the heart of Boston will soon get new life as it is turned into affordable housing. In Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country with a median list price of $800,000 for August, according to R...
Real estate referral landscape; new e-sign tool
Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid portals like Zillow, and tech tools such as CRMs. While some, like Callie Kelley, spend heavily on third-party leads, others, like Charlie Wills,...
Mortgage Rate History | Chart & Trends Over Time 2025
Trends in historical mortgage rates After years of rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates, 2025 is finally bringing relief for buyers. Mortgage rates have dropped noticeably in recent months, aided by the Federal Reserve’s Se...
Blackstone taps Katie Keenan to lead BREIT
Two months after the tragic death of Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, who was killed in a July shooting at the firm’s Park Avenue headquarters, Blackstone has tapped Katie Keenan to lead its $53 billion real estate income trust BREIT. K...
