Inventory in the St. Cloud area is starting to climb this spring, giving buyers more negotiating room while sellers still pull near‑ask offers. Local agents say homes are spending longer on market, and mortgage rates have eased slightly.

Northmarq closed the $19.55 million sale of Merritt Manor at 3335 Martin Way E in Olympia. The 82-unit complex carries a multifamily tax exemption that shaped the deal.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will use voter‑approved powers to fast‑track approvals for affordable housing, starting with an 84‑unit Bronx project that officials say can cut review time to roughly 90 days.

Annenberg Investments bought 3121 N. Sheridan Road and plans to convert the former senior housing building into 296 studio and one‑bedroom apartments with new amenities.

Freestone bought Voya’s 400K‑square‑foot Sandy Springs office campus for $32.9M; Voya will remain on roughly 80K sf under a lease through 2027.

Jordan Ford opened a 50,000-square-foot Pro Elite commercial service center in Live Oak with 35 bays, EV-capable workspaces and mobile fleet support. The facility aims to speed repairs for local contractors and delivery fleets.

The board approved about $5.2M in construction bids plus $705K in turf and equipment purchases, moving the $15M Apex Athletic Center toward a May groundbreaking.

Downtown Cary Park won the American Architecture Award for 2025 due to its innovative design, community impact, and amenities that blend architecture with nature.

A four‑bedroom house next to Bill Gates' Xanadu estate in Medina went into contract days after a $4.8M listing. Buyer identity remains private.

After years of scaffolding and ownership fights, the Flatiron Building’s upper floors have been converted into private residences, marking the first time the triangular tower will be lived in. The project blends painstaking restoration with luxury interiors and deep financing.

Residents rallied in Fort Meade over a proposed hyperscale data center, saying water, jobs and transparency questions remain as officials weigh approvals.

Fannie Mae sued Kajal Housing Group on Feb. 18, alleging false repairs and safety hazards at Bellfort Village Apartments tied to a $13.2M loan. The lender seeks a receiver and has posted a March 3 foreclosure sale.

Major relocations and owner‑occupier purchases are tightening Orlando’s Class A office supply even as overall rent growth cools. That split could reshape leasing and sales in 2026.