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Campaign Promises vs. Reality: Lessons from Other Cities: Key Takeaways for NYC: Bottom line: While Mamdani’s agenda signals a shift toward equity-driven housing and taxation, history shows that actual policy implementation is gradual, often tempered by political pushback, legal hurdles, and market realities. NYC real estate could adjust without facing a full-scale collapse, but investors … Read more

Key Points: Bottom line: Expect temporary turbulence, especially in the high-end housing market, but the market should stabilize once employment uncertainty eases. Here Canadians Flee Florida Real Estate Amid Tariffs and Trade Tensions

Key Takeaways: Bottom line: Trade and currency pressures are prompting Canadian homeowners to exit Florida’s luxury real estate market, creating more supply and potential opportunities for U.S. buyers.

The Texas Permanent School Fund has committed $200 million (€172.3 million) to Harrison Street’s open-ended Core US Property Fund, closing on the investment near the end of September. Key Points: This investment underscores Texas Permanent’s ongoing interest in diversified, income-generating real estate assets and alternative property strategies. Trump Likely to Name New White House Ballroom … Read more

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to name a new $300 million White House ballroom after himself. Senior administration officials are already calling it “The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom.” Although Trump hasn’t officially confirmed the name, he has a long history of branding construction projects with his own name. When asked about it, he … Read more

Buying a home in Texas this year has been a mix of excitement, stress, and strategy. According to the Texas Homebuying Experience Report from Texas REALTORS®, most Texas homebuyers felt they had enough time — and enough homes — to make their move in 2025. Home Choices and Search Time About 25% of buyers said … Read more

Austin, TX — Most Texas homebuyers felt they had enough time and inventory to make a successful purchase in the first half of 2025, according to the Texas Homebuying Experience Report. Key takeaways: Realtors noted that while national reports suggested more inventory and lower prices, the local market remained competitive, and buyers had to navigate … Read more

Pontiac, MI — A 28-year-old Pontiac woman, Amanda Escalante-Lopez, is facing 10 felony charges for allegedly defrauding homebuyers, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office announced. Since 2024, prosecutors claim Escalante-Lopez made agreements for land contracts and home titles in the Pontiac area for properties she did not own. Victims reportedly never received keys, access, or titles … Read more

Selling a home can feel like a money pit, especially when your agent keeps suggesting upgrades. One Arlington, Texas homeowner had already spent $20,000 on updates—paint, flooring, and minor renovations—when their agent suggested an $8,000 new driveway. The goal? Sell the house for $460,000. But is it worth it? 🎯 Focus on What Moves the … Read more

Owning land is part of the American dream—freedom, space, and the chance to build something from scratch. But unlike buying a house, purchasing undeveloped land comes with hidden complexities that can turn a dream deal into a costly mistake. 📚 Do Your Homework: Land Requires Extra Due Diligence Raw land often comes without roads, utilities, … Read more