August 2026

BTF Capital Acquires Whitestone Shopping Center, Announces Major Revitalization

CrownPoint Partners Facilitates Two Wendy's Transactions in Less than 90 Days

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CrownPoint Partners is pleased to announce the successful closing of two separately owned Wendy's properties in Jacksonville, Florida, totaling $4 million in transacti…

Buyer representation agreements drive confusion, LernMore says

Contract tool LernMore says buyers are decoding clauses line by line, with support in 70+ languages.

Get to Know the Broker: Vickey Barron of Compass

Vickey Barron, an associate broker at Compass , knows how to get deals done — and all with the perfect mix of intelligence, charm, charisma and a take-no-nonsense attitude. It’s what makes her one of the best real est…

Checkr acquires Truv, expands mortgage income verification capacity

Deal reflects broader shift to centralized, API-driven verification platforms that seek to combat fraud, speed underwriting and meet regulatory standards

Gary Keller tells agents why rates did not fall and what it means for 2026

KW cited a 6.86% 30-year rate, 5.4% home price growth, and 4.1 million existing home sales.

Scottsdale Retail Center Inks $45.8M Refi

CBRE has arranged a $45.8 million refinancing for Scottsdale Towne Center, a 168,090-square-foot retail center located at 15444 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shaun Moothart, Bruce Francis, Do…

Hilco Global Strengthens Real Estate Advisory Practice with Appointment of Rabbi Michael Siegel

Appointment expands advisory capabilities for faith-based organizations navigating operational, financial and organizational change NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global, a diversified financial…

SecureSpace Miami Wynwood Opens in Miami, FL

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SecureSpace Self Storage ("SecureSpace"), a leading self-storage platform with locations across key urban markets in the U.S., has opened its newest location at 650…

Kat Florence Hotel Enters Its Next Chapter, Introducing The Kat Florence Reserve, Imperial Jade Manor and Every-Night Star Chef Dinners Included

The acclaimed Elora haven evolves with 100-acre private nature conservation, a historic Canadian manor for private escapes, a museum-worthy collection of 7 figure gemstones in the hotel walls, and an elevated culinary…

Green Street Expands Student Housing Data Platform

Investors eyeing student housing assets have a newly expanded study tool. College House , a destination for specialized data and analytics on the U.S. student housing sector, is officially offering investors and opera…

Tidalwave continues mortgage tech expansion, hiring Rebecca Frisbie and Zac Basile

Frisbie will lead mortgage platform efforts and Basile will run national sales

HelloFresh to close Swedesboro distribution center, cut 374 jobs

Today’s water projects focus on ‘every last drop’: McCarthy water lead

As environmental concerns and surging tech builds draw more focus to water, new plants and infrastructure upgrades will continue to drive demand, said exec Jaren Murphy.

Mortgage rates fall again, but are borrowers stretching budgets too far?

With 30-year conforming rates at 6.86% this week, applications rose 3.6%, but stress is visible in FHA and VA portfolios

IMBs lift profits in Q2 as costs fall, volumes rise

Lenders reported an average pretax net production profit of $973 per loan

Developer Eyeing 143-Acre “Italian Village” in Prosper

BlackStone Communities is prodding the town of Prosper to adopt its plans to recreate an Italian Village. The Marco, a proposed 143-acre mixed-use development, is slated for the northeast corner of the Dallas North To…

GoRascal adds Matador Lending in Texas mortgage push

Deal adds 50 Texas loan officers and a $200 million annual run rate to GoRascal

Budget Like It’s 2027 (not 1999)

Lodging Interactive urges hotels to allocate dedicated 2027 social media budgets, recommending $100–$750+/month, and connecting campaigns to landing pages and lead magnets for trackable revenue.

Lone Star PACE Facilitates Nearly $65M in Loans for 6 Texas Projects

Lone Star PACE closed on $64.8 million in Texas PACE Program financing during the first half of 2026, supporting approximately $279 million in commercial real estate investment while helping property owners significan…

REMAX CEO Erik Carlson to step down after Real acquisition closes

Real confirmed Carlson will join the Real REMAX Board, while reports say 2 other REMAX executives may also exit.

Hilco Real Estate, LLC Announces September 10 as Bid Deadline for Leasehold Interest in Deerfield, IL Office Campus

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC, a practice of Hilco Global--a diversified financial services company that delivers expert professional services and capital solutions to help cli…

JLL Income Property Trust Completes Full Cycle UPREIT Transaction in DST Platform

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX; ZIPIBX; ZIPSAX; ZIPZAX; ZIPDBX) with approximately $6.9 billion in…

Triten Snags Refi on 342-Unit Houston Rental Community

Triten Real Estate Partners obtained refinancing for The Mill Residences, a 342-unit mid-rise multifamily community located at 2315 Navigation Blvd. in the East End of Houston, Texas. Northmarq’s Warren Hitchcock and…

Pasco County apartment complex under construction sells for $16 million

Proposed Industrial Park In Area Prohibited For Constructions In Kashmir Raises Flood Fears

Cybersecurity Tracker SecurityScorecard Renews 1140 Avenue of the Americas Lease

A cybersecurity risk management firm is renewing its Midtown office space, Commercial Observer has learned. SecurityScorecard signed a five-year renewal on its 8,475-square-foot space at 1140 Avenue of the Americas ,…

New Brunswick shopping center anchored by supermarket sells for $9.3M

JPI to Develop $90M Multifamily Project in Northwest Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Metro Dallas-based JPI will develop Jefferson Pearson Ranch, a $90 million multifamily project in northwest Austin. The site spans 9.3 acres at the northwest corner of Pearson Market Circle and Spectru…

Apricus, ABR Capital Buy 18.5-Acre Industrial Outdoor Storage Facility in Northwest Houston

HOUSTON — A partnership between Dallas-based Apricus Realty Capital and Baltimore-based ABR Capital Partners has purchased an 18.5-acre industrial outdoor storage (IOS) facility in northwest Houston. The facility at 1…

Vertical Data Appoints Chris Downs as Interim Chief Financial Officer

Public Company CFO with Capital Markets and Governance Experience to Lead the Company's Proposed Uplisting LAS VEGAS, Nev., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Data Inc. (OTCQB: VDTA) ("Vertical Data" or the "Compa…

Newman Properties, Atlantic Capital Buy Wareham Commercial Property For $8.3 Million

Alcon Research Signs Industrial Lease Renewal, Expansion in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Alcon Research LLC, which supports innovation in the field of eye care, has signed an industrial lease renewal and expansion in Fort Worth. The address was not disclosed, but the company’s new foot…

Lennar Mortgage discloses data security incident

The company is offering 2 years of complimentary identity monitoring

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 8,024 SF Retail Strip Center in South Houston

HOUSTON — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of The Market at City Park, an 8,024-square-foot retail strip center in South Houston. Built in 2024 on 1.5 acres, the center was fully leased at the time of sale to…

DOT’s $5.3B rail package funds crossings, infrastructure work

The Federal Railway Administration earmarked funding to close more than 30 grade crossings and upgrade over 1,000 others with new infrastructure and technology, according to the release.

Hilton-Branded Hotel Offerings to Anchor Former Nashville Office Tower

Office space in the downtown Fifth Third Center is slated to be converted into hundreds of hotel and timeshare units. The Nashville Business Journal reports that the rooms will be part of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts…

HelloNation Features Real Estate Expert Angie Outlaw on Flood Insurance for Coastal Homes in Florida

The article reviews flood zones, insurance costs, and ownership planning considerations tied to coastal property purchases in Florida. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should buyers understa…

Greystar Takes Over Stalled 400 Divisadero Car Wash Site for 203-Unit Apartment Project in San Francisco

Greystar, the nation's largest apartment owner, is in contract to acquire the shuttered Touchless Car Wash at Divisadero and Oak streets and has lined up financing to build 203 apartments, positioning the decade-delay…

PENN Entertainment to Invest $195M to Relocate Riverboat Casino in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — PENN Entertainment Inc. plans to invest approximately $195 million to relocate its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat casino operations to a new landside property on adjacent land, pending reg…

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Eric Cerrati Closes Practice for Team Service Day at Ronald McDonald House

Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Cerrati and his entire staff closed their offices on August 13 to cook and serve lunch for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their children rece…

News | Electrical contractor signs lease at industrial park near its Chicago-area headquarters

San Francisco Delivers $62MM, 25,000 SQFT Gene Friend Recreation Center in SoMa

The city replaced a windowless 1990 concrete gym at Sixth and Folsom streets with a 25,000-square-foot, glass-walled recreation center, financing the roughly $62 million rebuild through voter-approved bonds, developer…

Morgan Stanley raises 2026 commercial real estate volume forecast By Investing.com

Pending home sales dip in July — Midwest fares best

Despite broader slowdown, several major metros posted notable annual gains

Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Community in Chelsea, Alabama

CHELSEA, ALA. — Thompson Thrift plans to develop Rivet, a 300-unit apartment community in Chelsea, a suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County. The Indianapolis-based developer is capitalizing the project with equity from…

Class Valuation acquires Allstate Appraisal

Allstate will operate with its current team while gaining access to Class Valuation technology

Waymo Wins State Approval for 12-County Northern California Expansion, Setting Up Fresh Depot Demand

The California Public Utilities Commission has authorized Waymo to charge for fully driverless rides across 12 Northern California counties, a decision that extends the Alphabet unit's reach into Sacramento for the fi…

HH Group Acquires 212-Bed Student Housing Property Near George Washington University

WASHINGTON, D.C. — HH Group has acquired Varsity on K, a 212-bed student housing development located near the George Washington University campus in Washington, D.C.’s West End neighborhood. The community offers 197 f…

Matthews Arranges Sale of 574-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — Matthews has arranged the sale of a 574-unit self-storage facility located at 606 Manufacturers Road in Chattanooga’s Northshore neighborhood. Extra Space Storage manages the property, which was b…