US Student Housing Heavyweight Crashes Durham’s Prince Bishops Makeover
A U.S. student-housing developer is reported to have joined Citrus Group and Galliard Homes to redevelop Durham’s Prince Bishops Place, shifting the scheme toward hundreds of student beds and refreshed retail.
Downtown Power Play: HOK Scoops Up Detroit’s Rossetti in Stadium Design Shakeup
Global firm HOK has bought Detroit’s Rossetti, folding the city’s stadium specialist into HOK + ROSSETTI while the Detroit studio and staff remain in place. The move gives local designers access to a broader national platform.
Lake Norman’s Secret Island Palace Slashes Price To $14 Million
Merancas Island, a 14,317-sq-ft Lake Norman estate on a 4.5-acre private island, cut its asking price by about $8 million to roughly $14 million. The rare Huntersville property includes an indoor pool, tennis court and two docks.
Wilmette Stunner: Optima Locks In $60 Million For Downtown Luxe Rentals
Optima converted construction debt into a $60M Freddie Mac refinance for its 100‑unit Optima Verdana in Wilmette, clearing the way for an adjacent 128‑unit phase. The move reflects strong suburban demand for stabilized luxury rentals.
U.S. Home Prices Hit Pause as Mortgage Rates Snap Back
FHFA says single-family home prices were unchanged in February, with big regional swings and mortgage-rate volatility keeping affordability front and center.












