Insurance Sticker Shock Slams Midwest Homeowners, Chicago Fed Warns
A Chicago Fed analysis finds homeowners insurance rose faster than incomes in parts of the Seventh District, squeezing low‑income households and raising cancellation risk.
Shuttered Mandarin Burger King Could Reopen as Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
A franchise group wants to turn the closed Burger King in Mandarin into a DQ Grill & Chill, and the owners say they’re eyeing downtown Jacksonville too. City utility JEA is reviewing the request and the operator hopes to open by October.
Raleigh Fire Union Slams Jones Ridge Annex Plan Over ‘20-Minute’ Response Fears
Local 548 says a Jones Ridge annexation would place new homes outside reliable ladder coverage and push fire response past national targets. The union pointed to a city review it says shows long travel times.
L.A. Investor Snags $80 Million UWS Dorm, AMDA Stays Put
Hawkins Way Capital paid about $80M for the Stratford Residence Hall at 117 West 70th and signed a long leaseback with AMDA as it plans amenity upgrades. The deal continues the firm’s student-housing push in New York.
Livermore Landlord Swaps 20 Units For 64 In $25.4 Million 1031 Shuffle
A Levin Johnston team at Marcus & Millichap brokered a $25.375M 1031 exchange in Livermore, trading a 20‑unit site for a 64‑unit complex and boosting the investor’s scale. The swap consolidates holdings on the same block and preserves tax‑deferred status.
Brabus Opens U.S. Flagship Showroom at Century Plaza
Brabus has leased the glass‑front unit at The Shops at Century Plaza and will open a U.S. flagship showroom in Century City, bringing bespoke cars and lifestyle goods to the development.
Bel Air Estate at 10950 Bellagio Heads to Auction
A gated Lower Bel Air home at 10950 Bellagio Road will be auctioned online June 23–30. The turnkey estate was previously listed at $16.5M and includes a new primary suite and waterfall pool.












