loanDepot asks judge to toss West Capital Lending complaint
loanDepot says WCL lacks standing under TILA and shows no lost customers, urging dismissal with prejudice in California federal court.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min readConstruction
Construction industry and development projects
Awaiting the CFPB’s next act ahead of Vought’s departure
With Vought authority ending Aug. 1, the CFPB awaits Brian Johnson’s nomination as states expand enforcement and lenders seek clarity.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min readPrologis Beats Expectations With Record Leasing and Data Center Growth
Industrial · Data Centers National Capital Markets · Earnings Prologis Beats Expectations With Record Leasing and Data Center Growth The industrial REIT reported a nearly 12 percent jump in fu...
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min readBuilder confidence falls in July as affordability pressures persist
Homebuilder confidence fell again in July as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty continued to weigh on demand, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing M...
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Despite ROAD Act passing, no construction boom is coming
Builder confidence is weak and permits and starts are falling, while completed supply is high, limiting a near-term building boom.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min readHousing costs, delayed marriage and the first-time buyer squeeze
Affordability pressures are shifting life decisions, first-time buyers were 21% in 2024 and average first-time buyer age reached 40.
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min readNew York City Hotels Are Still Struggling to Regain Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Hospitality · Hotel/Resort New York City Research & Analysis New York City Hotels Are Still Struggling to Regain Pre-Pandemic Numbers It’s not all doom and gloom, though, as a new state comptrolle...
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Mamdani Releases Action Plan to Tackle Rental Ripoff Hearing Findings
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration released a report Thursday morning detailing what it gleaned from the so-called Rental Ripoff hearings and what it plans to do about some of the most pervasive is...
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read
The New Stakeholder in Data Center Development
A new stakeholder has entered the data center development process. It does not appear on a cap table. It does not sign a lease. But it is now shaping outcomes as much as capital, land and power. The a...
Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Office Layout Design: How to Build Around Your People
Office Layout Design: How to Build Around Your People
Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min readBest HELOC Lenders in 2026: Full Comparison Guide
Key Takeaways Better Mortgage leads with the Mortgage Reports overall lender score of 4.3/5, offering a high 90% CLTV and an accessible 620 credit minimum. Other lenders excel in specific categories, ...
Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min readSunday Summary: Unpacking the Near-Collapse at Pfizer HQ
Real estate journalism is a somewhat specialized field — but last week a piece of industry news was blared on front pages far and wide. Two steel support structures at the former Pfizer headquarters a...
Jul 12, 2026 · 5 min readCentury 21 COO says M&A activity fueled by growing tech demands
Century 21 has completed 16 merger and acquisition deals in 2026, following 24 transactions last year — a roughly 40% increase from 2022.
Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min readNew policy impact may ignite a manufactured housing blue-sky era
ROAD to Housing Act would make the permanent chassis optional, enabling new designs and potential lower-cost financing paths.
Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Data centers emerge as real estate’s newest pricing wildcard
Agents and appraisers detail how data centers are reshaping real estate markets by creating both opportunities and challenges.
Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min readThe most overlooked source of homes for first-time buyers
Short sale approvals can move faster than expected when files are complete, and lenders have incentives to avoid foreclosure costs.
Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read
The Benefits of Automation for Your CRE Business
The Benefits of Automation for Your CRE Business
Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min readThe $32 Beazer bid is in, now the fight is over standstill terms
A little more than a month into a hostile homebuilder takeover saga that has not quite reached midsummer, Dream Finders Homes’ pursuit of Beazer Homes is beginning to resemble a Shakespearean tale of ...
Jul 08, 2026 · 5 min readNYC office conversions face scrutiny after Pfizer HQ incident
Buckling columns at the former Pfizer headquarters this week forced evacuations across seven Midtown East blocks. The incident raises new questions about office-to-residential conversion, one of sever...
Jul 08, 2026 · 5 min readSynergy One to take over Newrez distributed retail mortgage operations
Synergy One will assume Newrez’s distributed retail business, as Newrez doubles down on JVs and direct channels in a bid for long-term growth.
Jul 08, 2026 · 5 min read