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Commercial
Tri-State
American Dream owners trying to claw back $183M
Don Ghermezian’s Triple Five Group claims East Rutherford is taking too much
Commercial
New York
Tighe sees desperate need for new offices (really)
CBRE powerbroker also reveals secrets on Durst, SL Green deals
Magazine
National
What’s going on with the in-fighting of Douglas Elliman’s Western Region?
Legal woes have cracked open a workplace fraught with tension
Commercial
Dallas
RealPage urges court to drop DOJ case
Motion to dismiss comes as President-elect Trump is expected to de-emphasis antitrust enforcement
Magazine
New York
Does NYC actually have a housing shortage, or just a lack of good inventory?
The numbers reveal that it’s complicated
Magazine
New York
A closer look at the kingpins of Kings Point
In a wealthy Great Neck, New York neighborhood, a tight-knit group of Persian Jewish real estate bigwigs live, work and worship
Commercial
Chicago
Trio of investors thrust $165M into suburban Chicago multifamily
Buyers Inland, Pensam, Avery Capital add to string of apartment deals in DuPage and Kane counties, as sellers Connor Group, Laramar and DR Horton make exits
Politics
New York
Force Majora: For trying to save South Bronx, Carter was deemed “sellout”
TRD Salon Series speaker to tell her intriguing, infuriating story
Dec 5, 2024
These were Manhattan’s 10 priciest condo projects this year
Naftali Group’s The Henry led the pack in 2024, with a $472M projected sellout
Dec 4, 2024
New dev delivers one of decade’s strongest Novembers
Luxury market nearly doubled its contract signings from last year
Dec 4, 2024
Taxpayers help Blackstone refinance luxury tower at 8 Spruce Street
HDC issuing $550M in muni bonds for fully occupied, 76-story rental
Dec 5, 2024
The Daily Dirt: Your guide to NYC’s “historic” housing plan
Council to vote on City of Yes; here is a cheat sheet
Dec 5, 2024
Cayre Equities buys Garment District office building, eyeing self-storage conversion
Firm bought 254 West 35th Street from the Tekiners, mired in an ugly family feud
Dec 4, 2024
Wells Fargo throws Minskoff many bones with 1166 Sixth loan mod
Lender extended maturity, tweaked interest rates on $235M loan
Dec 4, 2024
Collins retail revival? Art Deco assemblage hits market for roughly $50M
Six Miami Beach buildings, including former Guess, Levi’s and Barney’s storefronts, are for sale as package deal or separately
Dec 4, 2024
Blackstone files UCC foreclosure over $145M loan for Boca Raton apartments
Landlord Penn-Florida could lose 366-unit apartment building at Jan. 15 auction
Dec 4, 2024
Lore, Element Development to launch boutique condo project in Coconut Grove
Eight-story, 48-unit project to rise across from Glasshaus condo
Dec 4, 2024
Entity linked to health care mogul drops $31M on Seaway condos in Surfside
Purchase includes 8,400 sf condo and 311 sf unit
Dec 4, 2024
Auto exec sells waterfront Normandy Shores spec house in Miami Beach for $16M
Home completed earlier this year spans 5,400 sf, 92 ft of waterfront
Dec 4, 2024
Beach Point closing tops Palm Beach County weekly condo sales
Top 10 sales ranged from $380K to $2.8M
Dec 4, 2024
Aaron Kirman stresses independence after Compass acquisition
Brands and businesses are distinct, Christie’s International Real Estate SoCal CEO says
Dec 4, 2024
Consortium scores $473M bond financing for senior complex in Irvine
Financing from HJ Sims sets record for single-site senior living bonds, according to JLL
Dec 4, 2024
Former AbbVie boss sells Hidden Hills estate for $22M
Richard Gonzalez’s place puts safety first with smart home system, cameras behind gates
Dec 4, 2024
Bonanni scores $108M in financing for apartment complex in Stanton
Fixed-rate interest-only “recapitalization” marks developer’s second refi in OC
Dec 3, 2024
Max Nobel lists former Beverly Hills home of Kiss rocker Gene Simmons for $34M
Spec developer remodeled the “modern barnhouse” and recently cut the ask by 29%
Dec 3, 2024
Fashionista’s Bel-Air manse listed at $43M caps LA contracts
Serge Azria’s home El Mirasol previously belonged to Orson Welles and Diane Keaton
Dec 4, 2024
Robert Redford lists “oasis of privacy” cottage in Tiburon for $4M
Split-level shingle home overlooks San Francisco Bay
Dec 4, 2024
Wells Fargo to sell its longtime headquarters in San Francisco
Bank will move official hub to 333 Market Street, while key executives work in New York
Dec 4, 2024
Rents increase in eight of California’s 11 largest cities
Bakersfield, LA and San Jose lead increases; Oakland, San Diego, Santa Ana decline
Dec 3, 2024
Annie Leibovitz sells 65-acre Bay Area farm for $8.45M
Photographer planned to move to California, but “things don’t always go as planned”
Dec 3, 2024
Frayed office sale undercuts optimism in SF’s Jackson Square
Delinquent $14M loan, sour deal indicate distress in one of city’s best-performing markets
Dec 3, 2024
Kylli shifts to residential at 2,600-unit urban village in Santa Clara
City Council favors plan for more housing, less office to boost “vibrancy” of project
Dec 4, 2024
Trio of investors thrust $165M into suburban Chicago multifamily
Buyers Inland, Pensam, Avery Capital add to string of apartment deals in DuPage and Kane counties, as sellers Connor Group, Laramar and DR Horton make exits
Dec 4, 2024
Kaegi, Cardenas trade barbs over property taxes
Chicago is too reliant on property taxes, and more transparency is needed, says Board of Review commissioner
Dec 4, 2024
Fifield scores $25M multifamily refinancing in buzzy Fulton Market
Neighborhood proves resilient in tough lending environment
Dec 2, 2024
Ranking Chicago’s top brokers of 2024
Matt Laricy of Americorp Real Estate claims No. 1 spot this year
Dec 4, 2024
Ryan Cos starts final phase of industrial hub in historic Pullman
Partnering with Namdar Realty Group, Mason Asset Management on spec warehouse
Dec 4, 2024
Broadshore snags $90M from DRA to cash out of St. Charles apartments
New York-based buyer partnered with Marquette Cos to pick up 400-unit complex for gain from 2017 price
Dec 4, 2024
Texas affiliates “blindsided” by Compass’ @properties acquisition
Christie’s International Real Estate heads claim agents keep a leg up under big-box ownership
Dec 3, 2024
Oilman’s investment firm grabs acreage in path of tollway expansion
Ben Weber Jr.’s Texas Republic Management bought a piece of Double Platinum Ranch
Houston
Dec 2, 2024
Rooftops follow Fidelis’ H-E-B-anchored retail center
Partnering with Cresset Real Estate Partners on apartments in Montgomery County
Dallas
Dec 3, 2024
Colossal multifamily refinancing frees up NexPoint REIT
Restructured 34 loans in $1.5 billion deal via JP Morgan Chase
Houston
Dec 4, 2024
Estate last listed at $25M is most-expensive sale this year
Lori Krohn Sarofim sold River Oaks mansion after a few price cuts
Dallas
Dec 4, 2024
Sycamore, Hunt nearing $49M subsidy for West End mixed-use
Sixty-three affordable housing units part of plan for $103M project
Dec 2, 2024
Compass is acquiring @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate in $444M deal
Firm expected to pay $150M, 44M shares for affiliates, title and mortgage businesses
Atlanta
Dec 3, 2024
Is $400M too much for this 1960s office-to-resi conversion?
Invest Atlanta’s mixed-use ambitions for mid-century building come with big price
Nov 30, 2024
Charlie Kushner selected as ambassador to France
Family patriarch gets nod to post after being pardoned by president in 2020
Nov 27, 2024
Nightingale’s Elie Schwartz to face federal criminal charges
CEO accused of misappropriating $54M from crowdfunding investors has day in court
Charlotte
Dec 4, 2024
Oaktree, Trinity Capital face foreclosure on Uptown office tower
Citizens Bank, Synovus Bank claim landlords defaulted on $91 million
Philadelphia
Dec 4, 2024
Crow Holdings leases entire Philly warehouse project to McDonald’s supply chain partner
Philadelphia industrial sector is having a moment this year, exceeding multifamily
Houston
Dec 4, 2024
Estate last listed at $25M is most-expensive sale this year
Lori Krohn Sarofim sold River Oaks mansion after a few price cuts
South Florida
Dec 4, 2024
Auto exec sells waterfront Normandy Shores spec house in Miami Beach for $16M
Home completed earlier this year spans 5,400 sf, 92 ft of waterfront
Tri-State
Dec 4, 2024
Gold Coast mansion sells for peak price: $21M
Sale of Old Westbury estate is priciest of 2024 in Nassau County
Los Angeles
Dec 4, 2024
Bonanni scores $108M in financing for apartment complex in Stanton
Fixed-rate interest-only “recapitalization” marks developer’s second refi in OC
South Florida
Dec 4, 2024
Entity linked to health care mogul drops $31M on Seaway condos in Surfside
Purchase includes 8,400 sf condo and 311 sf unit
Los Angeles
Dec 4, 2024
Former AbbVie boss sells Hidden Hills estate for $22M
Richard Gonzalez’s place puts safety first with smart home system, cameras behind gates
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New York
Dec 5, 2024
Cayre Equities buys Garment District office building, eyeing self-storage conversion
Firm bought 254 West 35th Street from the Tekiners, mired in an ugly family feud
Charlotte
Dec 4, 2024
Oaktree, Trinity Capital face foreclosure on Uptown office tower
Citizens Bank, Synovus Bank claim landlords defaulted on $91 million
New York
Dec 4, 2024
Wells Fargo throws Minskoff many bones with 1166 Sixth loan mod
Lender extended maturity, tweaked interest rates on $235M loan
Philadelphia
Dec 4, 2024
Crow Holdings leases entire Philly warehouse project to McDonald’s supply chain partner
Philadelphia industrial sector is having a moment this year, exceeding multifamily
South Florida
Dec 4, 2024
Blackstone files UCC foreclosure over $145M loan for Boca Raton apartments
Landlord Penn-Florida could lose 366-unit apartment building at Jan. 15 auction
Seattle
Dec 4, 2024
Martin Selig defaults on $240M debt secured by Seattle office towers
Developer risks losing its two most valuable buildings as city’s office market declines
New York
Dec 5, 2024
These were Manhattan’s 10 priciest condo projects this year
Naftali Group’s The Henry led the pack in 2024, with a $472M projected sellout
South Florida
Dec 4, 2024
Lore, Element Development to launch boutique condo project in Coconut Grove
Eight-story, 48-unit project to rise across from Glasshaus condo
New York
Dec 4, 2024
New dev delivers one of decade’s strongest Novembers
Luxury market nearly doubled its contract signings from last year
Dallas
Dec 4, 2024
Sycamore, Hunt nearing $49M subsidy for West End mixed-use
Sixty-three affordable housing units part of plan for $103M project
Chicago
Dec 4, 2024
Ryan Cos starts final phase of industrial hub in historic Pullman
Partnering with Namdar Realty Group, Mason Asset Management on spec warehouse
Chicago
Dec 3, 2024
Another buyer backs out of redevelopment offering in suburban Lisle
City is offering incentives up to $10.5 million, but viable plan hasn’t emerged