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As costs for new developments continue to impact project decisions, some developers are turning to God for answers – well, sort of. By partnering with local churches for new housing on church-owned land, affordable housing developers can eliminate the added cost of a land acquisition, which can be s
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revamped its mobile app to provide more accurate, real-time information for subway and bus riders. The update, rolled out on Wednesday, allows riders to track trains and buses, receive service alerts, and connect with customer support agents available 24
Two men have been charged with the murder of a businessman who was involved in a massive redevelopment project on the Near West Side around the United Center. Nassie Mason, 28, and Erving Harris, 31, both of Chicago, both face charges of first degree murder and being a felon in possession of a weapo
After failing to reach a deal with housing advocates, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appealed a court ruling that ordered New York City to expand its housing voucher program, a move that departs from one of his key campaign pledges. Filed on Tuesday, the appeal puts Mamdani in the position once held by fo
Home builders in Orange County saw a nearly one-fifth reduction in new home sales last year compared to 2024. The county’s 14 largest builders sold 1,785 new homes in 2025, representing a 16 percent drop from 2,133 the year before, the Orange County Business Journal reported, citing its own data. Hi
The inside of a landmarked corner house in Lefferts Manor, an enclave of stately late 19th and early 20th century row houses near Prospect Park, was wholly reinvented when new owners with a penchant for Japanese design came along. Wanting updated mechanicals, light-filled rooms, and good storage, th
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From the wide front porch to the wood-beamed sunroom and beautifully preserved historic details, this tree-shaded Prospect Park South home at 155 Stratford Road invites laid-back city living. Asking $3,100,000, the home’s historic details are unfussy but lovely, its proportions are gracious, and mod
A pair of buyers at a Sunny Isles Beach condo project are suing developer Trump Group over alleged construction defects and delays that one of them claims were a “complete disaster.” In separate lawsuits filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, the buyers allege they have not been able to enjoy their purc
New York City has begun a series of bike lane and pedestrian space upgrades that will add a safer link between the Brooklyn Bridge and Union Square. On Wednesday, DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn announced the start of work in Noho, the East Village, and Union Square, including a continuous north-south b
Beverly Hills City Council approves Builder's Remedy high-rise at 8844 Burton Way Steven Sharp Thu, 03/26/2026 - 06:20 Four months after the Beverly Hills Planning Commission voted to reject a proposed Builder's Remedy high-rise on Burton Way, the City Council has opted to reverse course. At its mee
L.A. City Council to allow apartments in some single-family zones to delay SB 79 Steven Sharp Thu, 03/26/2026 - 06:15 In an effort to forestall the implementation of SB 79, the Los Angeles City Council voted to expand the citywide housing incentive program (CHIP) to permit mid-sized apartment buildi
by Ethan Stark-Miller, amNY Three models of modern fare gates that the MTA is testing across several subway stations have reduced fare evasion by 20 percent to 70 percent, depending on where they were installed, agency officials revealed on Wednesday. Kathy Lee, deputy chief of staff at MTA Construc
New look for proposed affordable housing at 3602 Crawford St. in Historic South-Central Steven Sharp Thu, 03/26/2026 - 06:05 An application to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning reveals updated plans, and a new look, for a proposed affordable housing complex from Logos Faith Development in
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🏆 Commercial: An industrial property known as the Tamiami Trade Park at 13815 Southwest 139th Court in Miami sold for $10.5 million, marking the highest commercial deal to come online in the region. An LLC managed by Cofe Properties was the seller, and the buyer was an entity tied to Rodolfo Gonzal
Retired NFL player Rob Konrad, who survived at sea for 16 hours straight, upgraded to a new waterfront home on the same street in Ocean Ridge. Konrad, a former Miami Dolphins player turned financial adviser, sold the 3,900-square-foot, four-bedroom house at 19 Harbour Drive and bought the 4,400-squa
A health care entrepreneur’s mansion sold on Wednesday for $30.3 million, marking one of the priciest deals so far this year in Beverly Hills, The Real Deal has learned. Lee Samson, who founded and previously served as CEO of Windsor Healthcare, sold the Beverly Hills Flats home at 804 North Elm Dri
Monroe Capital sued the developer of the Mondrian Hallandale Beach Residences to recover a $70 million loan, just as the luxury condo tower is being completed. Chicago-based Monroe, led by Ted Koenig, sued Maltese Diplomat 100 Mezz LLC, PPG Development’s Ari Pearl, BH3’s Daniel Lebensohn, Greg Freed
Los Angeles City Council Member Nithya Raman sought to close her gap with incumbent Mayor Karen Bass as she revealed a plan to make sweeping changes to boost housing production. Raman’s press conference Wednesday morning at Barnsdall Park, which also came with housing advocacy group Abundant Housing
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