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New York announces major financing milestone for former Lincoln Correctional Facility redevelopment
New York officials say the former Lincoln Correctional Facility redevelopment in Harlem has closed on $97.8 million in financing, advancing plans for 105 affordable cooperative homeownership units and community space.
New York governor announces $97.8 million financing for Harlem redevelopment
New York state says financing has closed for the former Lincoln Correctional Facility site in Harlem, advancing a plan for 105 affordable cooperative homeownership units and community space.
Case Western Reserve University raises parking rates for 2026-27
Case Western Reserve University will raise parking rates by 3% starting July 1, 2026, the school said in an official announcement. New permits are available through Access Services, and payroll-deducted permits will roll over automatically.
Delray Beach schedules review of 47-unit multifamily project at 2419 North Federal Highway
Delray Beach has posted notice of a Planning and Zoning Board review for a proposed 47-unit multifamily project at 2419 North Federal Highway. The agenda says the townhouse-style condominium development would need a Level 4 site plan approval and a conditional use to allow free-standing multifamily use in the General Commercial zoning district.
Sachem Capital and Industrial Realty Group announce $3.4 billion combination to form IRG Realty Trust
Sachem Capital Corp. and Industrial Realty Group have announced a definitive combination to create IRG Realty Trust, a new public industrial REIT with an implied enterprise value of about $3.4 billion.
The battle for listings: How brokerages are reclaiming their data
Brokerages are pushing for more control over how listings are displayed, governed and reused as MLSs and portals respond with new rules, broker agreements and AI-data discussions.
Zillow seeks injunction as MRED threatens data feed cutoff
Zillow asked a federal court to block Midwest Real Estate Data from cutting off its listing feeds after MRED said it would suspend access unless Zillow restored display of eligible listings by May 19.
Google brings real estate listings back to mobile search
Google has resumed showing real estate listings in mobile search results in select U.S. markets through a limited HouseCanary-powered pilot that includes MLS data from CRMLS and eXp.
Sachem Capital and Industrial Realty Group announce strategic combination to form IRG Realty Trust
Sachem Capital and Industrial Realty Group said they entered a definitive contribution agreement to combine into IRG Realty Trust, a public industrial REIT expected to hold 98 properties and carry an implied enterprise value of about $3.4 billion. The transaction still needs shareholder approval and other closing conditions.
Supreme Lending brings on $100M Lasso Lending team in Houston
Supreme Lending has added Austin Baker’s Houston-based Lasso Lending team, a group HousingWire said produces more than $100 million in annual loan volume.
Mortgage Connect noncompete ruled unenforceable by Pennsylvania judge
A Pennsylvania judge denied Mortgage Connect’s bid to enforce a broad noncompete against a former executive and found the restriction too broad to uphold.
Broker Public Portal, RPR add valuation data to Cribio for participating MLSs
Broker Public Portal and RPR are integrating RPR’s REALTOR Valuation Model into Cribio for participating MLSs and associations, with display controlled at the MLS level.
UWM controlling shareholder stops structured stock sales
UWM Holdings says SFS Holdings Corp., the company’s controlling shareholder tied to Mat Ishbia, has terminated its Rule 10b5-1 stock sale plan after the program helped lift trading liquidity and expand the public float.
loanDepot cites market volatility, lower margins in wider Q1 loss
loanDepot reported a wider first-quarter loss as revenue and gain-on-sale margins fell, citing volatile rates and market conditions.
Mortgage applications fall 4.4% as 30-year rate hits 6.45%
Mortgage applications fell 4.4% in the latest MBA survey as the average 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.45%.
Deephaven Mortgage broadens Equity Advantage HELOC options
Deephaven Mortgage expanded its Equity Advantage HELOC with a higher maximum line amount and broader eligibility, according to new reporting.
‘Motivated Mover Method’ offers framework to build a more predictable real estate pipeline
Kendall Bonner says her new book, The Motivated Mover Method, offers real estate agents a framework for building a more predictable pipeline.
Veterans United survey finds homebuyers overestimate credit score and down payment
Veterans United released survey findings showing widespread mortgage misconceptions among prospective homebuyers, including overestimates of the credit score and down payment needed to qualify. The survey also found many respondents incorrectly think the government or Federal Reserve sets mortgage rates.
Spring Thaw for Housing as New Listings Surge and Prices Ease
Fresh April housing data show new listings and inventory rising while asking prices continue to soften, helped by lower mortgage rates.
Mortgage Rates Today, April 15, 2026
Mortgage rates remain elevated on April 15, with major benchmarks and lender-shopping data all showing 30-year rates in the mid-6% range.
Green Cove Springs council approves 111-acre development agreement and utility purchases
Green Cove Springs officials said council approved a development agreement for about 111 acres and authorized utility-related spending at its April 7 meeting.
Cotality says U.S. home-price growth slowed to 0.5% in February 2026
Cotality says annual U.S. home-price growth slowed to 0.5% in February 2026 as regional weakness widened.
B-N Water Reclamation District gets $5 million grant to spark west side industrial development
The Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District received a $5 million state grant for its Northwest Interceptor Project to support future development on the west side.
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.46%, the highest level in nearly 7 months
Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey showed the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 6.46%, its highest level since September 2025.