The VA’s decision not to renew a 241,000‑sf lease at 425 Eye St. NW pushed the building’s loan into special servicing, forcing lenders to weigh a sale or debt workout. Owners and brokers now face a tight timetable to stabilize cash flow.

Kolter Urban cleared the old Hyatt Regency and has released renderings for a 20-story Hyatt Centric hotel and 117 condos at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts. Construction is slated to begin later this year.

A Travis County court validated up to $1.35 billion in special‑tax bonds that will help bankroll Austin’s $1.6 billion convention center rebuild, preserving the 2029 timeline.

Preliminary filings would remake Town Center at Boca Raton with an eight‑story hotel, roughly 374 apartments and new retail across a large portion of the mall site. City review is now underway.

Tishman Speyer closed roughly $214M in financing to build a 300-unit affordable tower at Edgemere Commons in Far Rockaway, including supportive units and ground-floor retail. Construction is slated to start soon.

A federal appeals court has upheld New Braunfels' ban on most short‑term rentals, ruling homeowners lack a constitutional right to rent homes for stays under 30 days.

New NAR data show agents are growing more experienced and team‑based. Tampa brokers are leaning on referrals and teams to keep deals moving.

The Mamdani administration released maps, fact sheets and new LPC support to help homeowners add ADUs and let landmarked buildings monetize unused development rights.

RentCafe data shows Mesquite gives renters nearly 1,000 sq ft for $1,500, while Dallas and Frisco deliver much less. See which DFW suburbs offer the most space.

Team NEO will match regional and state dollars to speed site prep for new employers, targeting heavy‑lift properties like the Wellman‑Seaver plant at 7000 Central. The move aims to shrink delays caused by cleanup and infrastructure work.

Whataburger filed June 25 to rebuild its Hwy 71 Bastrop location as a $2.5M, 3,800‑sq‑ft restaurant with dine‑in and drive‑thru; work is slated to begin Aug. 3, 2026.

Kubota’s Elk Grove distribution hub is left with about $1.5M in California Competes credits after state adjustments. The award is tied to hiring milestones and a roughly $44.7M investment commitment.

City officials say talks with developers and foreign steelmakers could bring jobs to Lorain's idled Republic Steel yard, but remediation and permits remain major hurdles.