Trump tariffs strain Florida real estate, homebuilding, Realtor says

Budge Huskey  |  Special to the Herald-Tribune When we hear the word tariff, many think of global trade disputes, cargo ships crossing oceans, or policy debates in distant capitals. But while the mechanics of tariffs may seem remote, their effects hit close to home, especially when it comes to the cost of building or improving … Read more

Trump Has History Of Underestimating Inflation—And Demanding Lower Rates

Trump nominated Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve in 2017, then quickly turned on him. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Angered about interest rates, President Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Thursday, saying the central banker’s “termination cannot come fast enough!” Most presidents try to maintain distance from the Fed, whose leaders pride … Read more

Former executive sues Pat Connaughton’s real estate company

A former executive of Milwaukee Bucks player Pat Connaughton’s company is suing, claiming he was retaliated against by Connaughton and others at the company after attempting to increase financial transparency. Derek Taylor, former chief operating officer at Three Leaf Partners, filed the complaint in late February. His attorney, Jesse Kibort, claims in a complaint that … Read more

How A New Administration Could Impact The Real Estate Industry

David Crown, CEO and Founder of L.A. Property Management Group and Crown Commercial Property Management. getty President Donald Trump is now embarking on his second term, and several policy initiatives are poised to influence the national real estate landscape, as well as the local landscape here in Los Angeles. I wanted to take some time … Read more

Jonathan Turley Says Trump’s Real Estate Career Taught Him Valuable Lesson As He Fights Federal Judges – IJR

George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said on Fox News Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s real estate background gave him a strategic mindset as he faces off against a growing number of federal judges ruling against his administration. Judge James Boasberg, an Obama appointee, ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration likely committed criminal contempt … Read more

Real estate agent reveals the dirty tactic he uses to get the price he wants from buyers: ‘Magical phrase’

A flashy real estate agent has come under fire after admitting to using a dodgy sales technique to attract competitive purchase bids.  A-Class Estate Agents Parramatta founder Amir Jahan, 27, claimed all agents use ‘imaginary buyers’ to drive up sales prices whether they admit it or not.   ‘Whenever there’s a serious buyer, and they make … Read more

D.C.’s Top Brokers, Developers Honored At CREBA Awards

The movers and shakers of the D.C. region’s real estate scene were honored last week at the annual Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association of Greater Washington awards ceremony. The event, held at The Ritz-Carlton in the West End, highlighted the individuals and teams that made the most impactful imprint on the local CRE landscape last year. … Read more

Blueprint to tackle mould and damp in North Yorkshire council homes

More than 8,000 council tenants in North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a new strategy to improve the quality of service they receive. The scheme includes new processes to tackle essential maintenance issues such as damp and mould inside properties. North Yorkshire Council said it also would make it easier for tenants to report … Read more

Real Estate Trading Reaches JD1.49B In Q1

(MENAFN– Jordan Times) AMMAN – Jordan’s real estate sector recorded a total trading volume of JD1.491 billion during the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest monthly report issued by the Department of Land and Survey. While the quarterly figures reflect overall resilience, the market experienced a slowdown in March. Real estate trading volume … Read more