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Asians are avoiding trips to the U.S. this year — for a variety of reasons

Tariffs and border detentions are prompting some travelers to avoid the U.S. this year. But many in Asia say they're more concerned about safety than politics.
Read MoreTrump administration ‘effectively disbands’ the PAVE task force

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it has ended the major policy provisions of the Biden-era Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) task force, “effectively disbanding” a program that sought to eliminate racial bias in the appraisal process.The directive primarily applies to tw
Read More‘Dating the rate’ misled borrowers. Now they’re financially strained

“Marry the house, date the rate” is a phrase that was popularized during the post-pandemic era of rising mortgage rates. Lenders urged borrowers to focus on finding a house they were head over heels with and worry about their interest rate down the line.Borrowers who were accustomed to rates hoverin
Read MoreSurfside victims’ attorney buys his Venetian Islands neighbor’s house for $16M

Judd Rosen, one of the lead attorneys who represented victims of the Surfside condo collapse, bought his Miami Beach neighbor’s waterfront home for $15.5 million. Records show the seller is Barbara Becker, the ex-wife of tennis great Boris Becker. She sold the house at 111 East Di Lido Drive in the
Read MoreKolter plans 386-unit Live Local multifamily project in Delray Beach

Kolter Group is seeking streamlined approval of Alton Delray, a 386-unit multifamily development with a workforce housing component, under the state’s Live Local Act. Kolter, led by CEO Bobby Julien, plans to charge below-market rents for 154 workforce housing units, or 40 percent of the apartments
Read MorePropStream expands lead generation tech through acquisitions

PropStream, a real estate data and analytics subsidiary of Stewart Information Services, has acquired lead generation and marketing platforms Batch Leads and Batch Dialer.The acquisitions merge PropStream’s property data capabilities with Batch Leads’ artificial intelligence-driven lead generation t
Read MoreBilt raises $250M to expand into mortgages, with backing from UWM

Bilt, which operates a loyalty program and credit card that converts rent payments into points, has secured a $250 million funding round led by General Catalyst and GID, with participation from United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation’s largest mortgage lender.The funding brings Bilt’s valuation
Read MoreCentury 21 expands in Utah, adding Edge Real Estate

Century 21 Real Estate has announced the affiliation of Edge Real Estate, a Kaysville, Utah-based brokerage founded by Tiffany Kennard.The move expands the footprint of the Century 21 brand along Utah’s Wasatch Range and marks the rebranding of the firm as Century 21 Edges.Founded two years ago, Edg
Read MoreDelta shares jump 11% after airline reinstates 2025 profit outlook as CEO says bookings stabilized

Delta cut its 2025 forecast after tariffs and hesitant consumers hit the brakes on trips this year.
Read MoreBusiness class+? Delta says segmentation is coming to high-end cabins

Delta is studying changes to its premium-cabin offerings, similar to what airlines have done in coach.
Read MoreRedKey Realty Leaders merges with RE Source, launches commercial division

RedKey Realty Leaders has announced a merger with RE Source LLC, a boutique commercial brokerage founded in 2001. The partnership, finalized on July 5, marks the official launch of RedKey’s commercial real estate division and adds a new office location in St. Louis.The merger brings seven commercial
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Two Roads Development was dealt a major blow in its legal battle over a condo buyout in Miami’s Edgewater, where the company plans an Edition Residences luxury condo project. The Third District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in response to Two Roads’ request for a rehearing, siding with the eigh
Read More Michael Campbell joins Title Resources Group as Michigan underwriting counsel

Title Resources Group (TRG) has named Michael Campbell as a vice president and underwriting counsel for Michigan.In this role, Campbell will support TRG’s title agents and escrow officers across Michigan and the broader Midwest.“Michael’s diverse title agency and underwriting background in high-volu
Read MoreWhy empathy is the leadership superpower real estate needs now

The qualities of great leadership are being redefined. Nowhere is this more evident than in high-stakes industries like real estate, where emotions can run high and relationships are paramount. While significant management experience or operational expertise are still important, it is the so-called
Read MoreTrade groups applaud Jonathan Gould’s confirmation to OCC

On Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Gould as head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in a 50-45 vote.The confirmation marks another Trump administration appointee who supports more lenient oversight of the banking sector and a more welcoming stance toward cryptocurren
Read MoreHousing market slowdown hits retirees long after they’ve sold

In 2020, Arlene Kohen, an 89-year-old widow, moved into Harborside, a luxury continuing-care retirement community in Long Island, New York. She paid a $945,000 entrance fee and $5,700 per month, with Harborside promising to refund 75% of the entrance fee upon death or departure.But after struggling
Read MoreLender wins Gateway at Wynwood bankruptcy auction with $90M bid

Gateway at Wynwood technically has a new owner, but a last-minute buyer offering to pay more could end up with the distressed Miami mixed-use building. A10 Capital, as special servicer for a commercial mortgage-backed securities loan allegedly in default, won the property at 2916 North Miami Avenue
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Midtown Capital Partners proposes a 348-unit Live Local Act tower in Miami’s Little River, amid a flurry of project applications under the state’s affordable housing law. The firm wants to build a 22-story tower with ground-floor retail and amenities on a 1.3-acre site at 7501 and 7553 Northeast Se
Read More Pompano Beach closing tops Broward weekly condo sales

Broward County’s condo sales and dollar volume held steady during the July Fourth holiday week. Brokers closed 66 condo sales totaling $21.3 million from June 30 to July 6. The previous week, brokers closed 65 condo sales totaling $21.2 million. Last week’s units sold for an average of $322,508, lo
Read MoreOffice market continues heating up as deals hit $40B

The U.S. office market posted its fourth consecutive quarterly decline in vacancy rates, signaling strong recovery momentum. Vacancy fell to 23.2 percent in the second quarter, dropping 15 basis points from the prior quarter, according to Avison Young’s quarterly office market report. Available spac
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