Real Estate

Keller Williams Snatches Up Jason Mitchell Group

Mega-franchisor Keller Williams announced today that it has acquired ascendant independent brokerage the Jason Mitchell Group (JMG), in yet another significant brokerage consolidation—this time between two companies with similar business models and priorities. After operating under My Home Group in Arizona, JMG went independent in 2019 and grew swiftly, ranking 36 in the nation in

REIT Values Are Hard to See Sometimes

Real estate investment trusts have earned a relatively clean bill of health in 2026, so far. After a prolonged period of underperformance, the investment vehicles for publicly traded real estate — widely known as REITs — are finally outperforming the S&P 500, with year-to-date total returns outpacing the index by more than 5 percentage points

Crestline, PLG Lend $59M on Dallas-Area Condos

Start your engines! Holigan Investments has sealed $58.7 million of construction financing to develop a condominium project in suburban Dallas that features luxury garages geared toward car enthusiasts, Commercial Observer has learned. Crestline Management provided a $36.2 million senior loan and PACE Loan Group (PLG) supplied $22.5 million of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)

John Roesch Exits Meridian to Start Roesch Real Estate Group

Following an almost decade-long run with Meridian Retail Leasing, broker John Roesch decided to strike out on his own and has founded Roesch Real Estate Group (RREG). The days-old firm will focus on retail leasing with the eventual goal of starting an investment sales team, and bring institutional-style execution to the middle market. Roesch said

More Commercial Real Estate Owners See Value in Special Servicing Platforms

Back in early June, RXR’s Midtown jewel, the Helmsley Building, was put up for sale after a long default process reached its inevitable end. There were a lot of things about that headliner story that had real estate observers chattering, but one of the big things was who the Helmsley’s commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan’s

Iran conflict lifts mortgage rates, but housing demand stays positive

Pending sales rose to 63,971 versus 61,143 in 2025, inventory ended at 844,011, and price cuts were 39.57% versus 41%.

Financial advisors warn against buying a home near retirement — renting beats owning in 27 of 50 largest U.S. metros

American Real Estate Association warns Missouri ballot measures could raise homeownership costs

ARA said the two ballot measures would allow lawmakers to raise taxes while limiting the public’s ability to respond.

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.

The 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.

Compass, MRED, Zillow trade post-hearing briefs in Chicagoland MLS lawsuit

Filings come after a hearing on Zillow's motion for a preliminary injunction that would stop MRED from restricting its listing data feeds.

The Latest Transitions, Mergers and Executive Hirings in Real Estate

RESO Chair Rebecca Jensen plans to leave position Rebecca Jensen, CEO of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), plans to leave the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) chair position at the end of the year. Jensen, who has served as chair twice, recently testified in the Zillow/MRED/Compass lawsuit. “She will remain Board Chair until the end

In Likely a Culver City Record, Black Equities Buys Multifamily Asset for $106M

Stanley Black’s Beverly Hills-based investment firm is closing on a nine-figure mixed-use acquisition in another small city a few miles away. Black Equities has paid $106 million for a 115-unit property in what is said to be perhaps the largest multifamily deal in the history of Culver City, Calif., which is one of Los Angeles

Condos are getting cheaper — but list prices don’t include this fast-growing hidden cost

New lending requirements, rising insurance premiums and aging buildings have contributed to the rising cost of condo ownership.

Reimagining the Future of Real Estate Listing Infrastructure

As the residential real estate landscape continues to navigate rapid structural shifts, the conversation surrounding listing data control, portfolio visibility and operational efficiency has moved to the absolute forefront. Modern brokerages with multi-region and national footprints are increasingly seeking a comprehensive view of their own inventory, greater flexibility in asset management and streamlined workflows that

Existing-Home Sales Continue Sideways Trend in June

Existing-home sales eased in June after reaching a six-month high in May, as modest changes in mortgage rates continued to influence buyer activity. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, sales fell 2.4% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million , though they remained 2.8% above their level from a year earlier. “The back-and-forth in monthly home sales activity, driven by mild fluctuations in mortgage rates, shows how sensitive home buyers are to affordability conditions,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. He added that continued job growth should help support housing demand despite ongoing affordability challenges. Housing inventory changed little during the month, suggesting that supply gains may be losing momentum. Total inventory slipped to 1.56 million units , down 0.6% from May but 1.3% higher than a year ago. At the current sales pace, unsold inventory represented a 4.6-month supply , up slightly from May and unchanged from one year earlier. Home prices continued to climb despite softer sales activity. The median existing-home price rose to a new record of $440,600 , up 1.8% from June 2025 and marking the 36th consecutive month of annual price appreciation. Affordability improved compared with a year ago, as wage growth continued to outpace home-price gains. The Housing Affordability Index increased to 102.3 , up from 95.5 a year earlier. Yun cautioned, however, that slowing inventory growth could eventually put renewed upward pressure on home prices if additional supply fails to reach the market.