Michigan’s Whitmer steps up, signs single-stair reform into law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took a big step toward clearing the path for developers to build smaller apartment buildings more affordably. Whitmer signed Michigan’s single-stair legislation into law this week, a green light for developers to build multifamily housing up to six stories more economically, wi
Atlanta leaders tout success of hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mayor Andre Dickens thanked the thousands of city and public safety employees who kept the City of Atlanta thriving as soccer fans from across the world arrived to experience the culture, food, and businesses during six weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dickens said at a July 22 press conference tha
‘Landmaxxing’ Is Leading Trend Among Affluent Buyers
The trending real estate buying habits of the super rich have ushered a new term into our vernacular: “Landmaxxing.” Coldwell Banker’s new term for the frequency of affluent buyers scooping up neighboring larger properties and homes to maximize privacy, preserve views and create multigenerational l
Housing Market Spotlight: Lower-priced metros show greater resilience as demand softens
Transaction activity slowed across much of the housing market as mortgage rates remained elevated, but metros where homes remain within reach of buyers continued outperforming higher-priced markets. Mortgage rates remained above 6.64% for most of the week, creating another headwind for housing deman
NAR Strategic Plan Update Touts Federal Housing Bill, Legal Wins and MLS Guidance
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) provided the second quarterly update on its new strategic plan, as the organization has promised more transparency and a holistic turnaround after facing years of backlash in the wake of the commission lawsuits. In a statement, NAR CEO Nykia Wright, who to
Spruill Gallery opens submissions for seventh annual AMPLIFY mural contest
Spruill Gallery is now accepting nationwide submissions through August 28 for its seventh annual AMPLIFY mural competition. The winning artist will receive a $10,000 prize, and his or her mural will be displayed on the wall of the historic Spruill Smoke House for the coming year. “Being selected as
Nick Janovsky joins SERHANT. as Tampa luxury sales director
SERHANT. appointed Nick Janovsky director of luxury sales for Tampa, St. Petersburg and the Gulf Beaches, the company announced on Wednesday. Based in St. Petersburg, Janovsky brings more than $250 million in career sales volume across 340-plus transactions, according to the announcement. He was a t
Second Century Ventures Partners With AMPI to Advance Innovation Across Mexico’s Real Estate Industry
Second Century Ventures (SCV) announced a partnership with the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), which represents thousands of real estate professionals through more than 100 local sections throughout Mexico. SCV operates REACH, with programs in the United States, the United
City officials approve Roswell Road safety study and sidewalk gap fill
The Sandy Springs City Council on July 21 approved routine contracts for 12 new police SUV cruisers, a gap-fill sidewalk, and a Roswell Road safety study. Before the regular meeting, elected officials received an update from a consultant team developing the city’s 2027 comprehensive plan and recreat
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