Zillow places Baltimore at No. 9 on its 2026 list for first-time buyers, citing lower rent burdens and a higher share of affordable listings than many big metros. Local grants may help close the gap for renters ready to buy.

Dearborn has begun tearing down the long‑vacant Village Plaza on Michigan Avenue after asbestos abatement. The 12‑story complex was evacuated in 2018 and will be removed over the coming months.

A $6 million preservation rehab at Capitol Station modernized 50 apartments and used HUD and tax-credit financing to lock in long-term affordability for Indianapolis seniors.

Milford unveiled conceptual downtown projects that could top $100M, from a 350‑unit riverfront complex to a Main Street redevelopment. Officials say plans are still conceptual and will go through public review.

Forsyth County has partially lifted a year‑old moratorium, allowing rezoning petitions for one‑acre homes while officials finalize new design and tree rules. The move is a narrow reopening, not a full return to normal permitting.

Cleveland’s storefront renovation rebate program has been paused since July 2024, stalling façade and signage projects and leaving $500,000 set aside unused while officials revamp the incentive.

Realty Income bought a 133,844‑square‑foot Poway industrial plant at 13100 Danielson St for about $43.3M. The asset is fully leased to Liberty Packaging in a tight Poway market.

Mayor Andrew Ginther's Regional Housing Coalition was announced to coordinate a 200,000-home push, but organizers have yet to finalize staffing or a business plan. That slow rollout has left suburbs and advocates impatient.

Eastham Capital and Bender Companies bought the 270‑unit Park Towers in Richton Park for roughly $30M and plan a phased value‑add renovation program.

Saunders Real Estate opened a Gainesville office and named Russell Dye to lead its North Georgia push, citing region growth and a steady pipeline of industrial and land projects. The firm said the new outpost will handle development, timber and commercial work in Hall County.

Kaiser Permanente broke ground on a seven‑story, fully electric replacement hospital at Sunnyside in Happy Valley, a $615,000‑SF project slated to open in 2029.

Mayor Kevin McCarty says a developer has been chosen to convert the landmark Hale building on K Street into housing, though deal terms remain under negotiation. The city’s RFP and past settlement make this a high‑profile downtown redevelopment to watch.

Centurion American filed plans to convert the gold Mary Kay towers on Stemmons Freeway into 176 apartments called The Founder. Construction is targeted for August 2026.