Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors passes new zoning ordinance regulating data center development to address noise, proximity to residential areas, and design concerns.

The Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago has been deemed a public nuisance for illegally drawing cooling water from the Chicago River and killing thousands of fish, in violation of environmental laws.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is suing former city employee Ilyas Lakada and three others for allegedly scamming the city out of over $200,000 in Covid-19 emergency rental assistance funds through a fake property management company.

Miami-Dade County purchased a 1970s office complex for $182 million to house various departments, sparking controversy over the price paid compared to the appraised value.

Armanino signed a 10-year lease for new Madison Avenue office space, expanding its presence in New York City.

Lone Star Funds CEO Donald Quintin secures $2.7 billion in capital for new real estate fund focusing on distressed assets across Europe, North America, and Japan.

Madison Realty Capital purchases unfinished Washington Heights site via bankruptcy sale for $26.5 million, leaving future development plans uncertain.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Extell Development Company are partnering to open a 529-room luxury hotel next to Rockefeller Center in New York City in late 2025.

The billionaire Ansin family proposes a massive mixed-use project with over 2,800 residential units in Miramar, adding to the record multifamily construction pipeline in South Florida.

SoCalGas has signed a lease to move its offices from the Gas Company Tower to a smaller office on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles by spring 2026.

Former "Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel is selling her Bridgehampton home, which includes a main house, guest house, pool, outdoor kitchen, and landscaped gardens, for just under $6 million.

Infinity Collective evicts troubled hospitality firm LuxUrban Hotels from Miami Beach building and plans to announce new hotel tenant, as LuxUrban faces financial troubles and multiple eviction lawsuits.

Negotiations stall over zoning and branding issues for Margaritaville-branded community in Texas City.

The $300 million CMBS loan tied to 1 Cal Plaza tower in Downtown Los Angeles has entered special servicing due to ongoing cash flow and occupancy issues, with Skadden law firm set to vacate, and the property owners, Rising Realty and DigitalBridge, facing challenges to sustain operations.

New York City's retail sector shows signs of growth despite challenges, with key insights shared at a recent CREW New York luncheon.

The Chinese billionaire behind Shen Zhen New World I was convicted of public corruption in Los Angeles for bribing former L.A. Councilman José Huizar with cash, trips, and escorts in exchange for support on a proposed hotel project.

Former NAR employee accuses association of discrimination and retaliation, filing lawsuit detailing harassment and hostile work environment.

Paulie Gee's Slice Shop is set to open a new location in Gowanus, Brooklyn after signing a 4,400-square-foot lease with a 10-year term.

Two major lease agreements totaling over 500,000 square feet could revitalize Chicago's 77 West Wacker Drive office tower, improving occupancy and boosting the building's prospects for the future.

New York Attorney General Letitia James halts $3 million fair housing testing program due to lack of progress and reworks the program for future bidding.

A 19th-century townhouse with a dark past sells for $56 million, making it the second most expensive townhouse sale this year and tied for the seventh priciest sold in New York City's history.

SoCalGas is leaving its longtime home in Downtown Los Angeles for a smaller space in a nearby office tower, marking a significant shift in the city's commercial real estate landscape.

Maxx Properties purchased a multifamily complex in Wilton Manors, Fla., for $46.6 million, with plans to renovate the property.

Hotelier Liz Lambert and construction tech company Icon are using 3D printing technology to build an extraterrestrial-looking array of domes, vaults, and arches for the expansion of El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas, set to be completed in 2026.

New York City is increasing the number of workers enforcing Local Law 97, its carbon emissions reduction law, in response to criticism of understaffing and upcoming compliance deadlines for landlords.

Despite New York's efforts to attract film production with tax credits, challenges persist outside of New York City as evidenced by the closure of Upriver Studios in Saugerties.

A Palm Beach home on Dunbar Road traded between two trusts for $17.1 million, marking a $6.8 million uptick in price from its last sale in 2020.

Morgan Stanley is selling a Park Avenue office building for $125 million to focus on other real estate investments like warehouses and residential properties.

Madison Realty Capital raises $2.04 billion for sixth U.S. real estate debt fund.

Top office broker Patrick Murphy is leaving Cushman & Wakefield for JLL after successful tenure representing major clients in New York City.

Mayor Eric Adams is facing allegations of a bribery scheme that could impact his leadership credibility and real estate aspirations.

Howard Hughes Holdings' mass-timber office building in Greater Houston leasing up quickly, with 80% pre-leased and focused on eco-friendly materials and technology.

SL Green purchased the loan on Aby Rosen's 522 Fifth Avenue at a discounted rate, providing insight into the evolving situation at the property.

After seven years at Fisher Brothers, Charles Laginestra has returned to CBRE as a senior vice president focusing on office leasing in Midtown and Midtown South, joining his brother and father at the firm.

Three creative firms, including ad agency David, have signed leases at The Refinery at Domino in Brooklyn, with rents ranging from $58 to $80 per square foot.

The Pasadena Unified School District plans to convert a shuttered school into 115 affordable apartments for district employees with streamlined approval process under state laws to attract highly qualified teachers and staff.

Paramount Group is in talks to sell a $402 million loan backed by a San Francisco office complex after writing down its investment to zero, potentially clearing the way for a new owner to establish new financing for the building.

Real estate awaits Federal Reserve’s tempered 25 basis-point interest rate cut after hotter-than-expected core Consumer Price Index report.

Menesse International sells Brickell development site for $10.3 million but still plans to partner on condo project.

South Florida brokers are facing challenges and confusion in implementing new regulations requiring buyers to sign commission-related paperwork upfront, with the goal of protecting consumers but creating complications for agents.

New Yorkers faced high rents last fall, but a decline in median rent prices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens may signal a turning tide as potential homebuyers consider purchasing due to expected cuts in mortgage rates.

PGA Tour star Patrick Cantlay is partnering with LRE Management to venture into commercial real estate, starting with a multifamily fund in the Sun Belt region.

Newburgh City Council revives good cause eviction law following state budget passage, joining other upstate cities with narrow exemptions for landlords.

Strategic Properties of North America, a Chicago-area landlord facing legal turmoil over failed condo deconversion deals, is also struggling to profit on multifamily properties with floating-rate debt.

Dr. Lalit Patel told the Superior Court of New Jersey that he did not invest $25 million with New Jersey real estate dealmaker Shaya Prager due to a "message from God," leading to a legal battle concerning a $10 million investment.

Soaring property taxes in Chicago's southern suburbs are forcing economically vulnerable homeowners to choose between unsustainable debt or risk losing their homes, exacerbating the financial struggles of already distressed communities.

Top Cushman & Wakefield office broker Patrick Murphy has left the firm to join JLL after more than seven years, with his new role at JLL currently unknown.

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's Hyde Park condo, purchased for $278,000 in 1993, is back on the market for $550,000, boasting vintage charm and historical significance.

University Health in San Antonio is expanding to accommodate additional staff, acquiring a new office building to consolidate departments and support future initiatives.

Madison Realty Capital purchases HAP Investment Developers' 4452 Broadway in Manhattan through bankruptcy sale for $26.5 million.

The distress rate for commercial real estate loans continued to rise in August, with multifamily and office sectors experiencing the highest levels of distress.

Under Armour is closing a distribution facility in California as part of cost-cutting efforts amidst financial woes.

Houston-based Hanover Company is expanding into the suburbs with plans for a $54 million apartment complex in the Lakemont subdivision of Richmond, featuring a wood framed building and clubhouse.

Veteran developers Tony Arreola and Mark Lazzarini plan to build over 1,700 housing units on the shuttered Pleasant Hills Golf Course in Santa Clara County, facing bureaucratic challenges but aiming for approval by the end of the year.

Focus Healthcare Partners recently purchased a 377 unit assisted living facility in Lake Worth, Florida for $63.8 million.

Alex Vadia’s Midtown Development is set to revamp the struggling Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami with 1,500 residential units and various retail, hotel, office, and entertainment spaces.

Nordstrom Rack at Empire Outlets on Staten Island will close, but the retailer plans to focus on other locations after assessing its store network in New York City.

JAJ Investment Group, the family office of Frenchman Jacques Chahine, has acquired a vacant building at 400 Atlantic Avenue in Boston and hints at redeveloping it into something stunning.

Graham Companies proposes a 220-unit multifamily complex in Miami Lakes amid a surge of multifamily project proposals in South Florida, seeking approval from the town council with conditions including donating land for a park or paying a fee.

Walmart's founding family, including Rob Walton, sets records for priciest home buys in Denver, planning to spend over $50 million on a new mansion in the Polo Club neighborhood.