Lowell’s Historic Board approved plans to put 363 apartments in two six‑story buildings on a former mill parcel along the Hamilton Canal. The development includes ground‑floor retail and amenities aimed at energizing the canal edge.

Blackstone is lining up a $617M CMBS loan to finance 2,936 apartments across nine states, underscoring a resurgence in securitized multifamily lending.

Fintech Ramp signed an 82,000-square-foot lease at 235 Second St., set to quadruple its San Francisco footprint after its valuation jumped in 2025.

The Railroad Retirement Board is reportedly negotiating a move to 231 S. LaSalle while the GSA prepares the William O. Lipinski Federal Building for sale.

Construction has started on Essence 501, an eight‑story, 455‑unit building at 531 W. College St. in Chinatown that will add retail, medical space and 91 long‑term affordable units.

The Port Authority moved to advance project-area sales taxes for the CITY SC stadium and a proposed downtown hotel, creating a route to localized funding for the developments.

The Rancho Santa Fe Art Jury approved Silvergate's 148‑unit senior campus, but neighbors warn the battle over traffic, flood risk and the covenant isn't over.

Sublease listings shrank to about 8% of Chicago’s 95.6M SF office stock, easing a major supply overhang and tightening market conditions.

Peachtree Group originated a $103M bridge loan to finish the 289‑room Hilton next to the Miami Beach Convention Center, timed with a broader convention‑district buildout.

AB Energy USA is opening its North American headquarters in The Woodlands, signing an 11,000‑square‑foot lease at The Woodlands Towers and pledging new local hires.

Crews have pushed the concrete frame at 2900 Terrace up to early tower levels, advancing a 324‑unit rental project in Edgewater. The podium and first tower floors are taking shape.

The 3.6‑acre Dune Cottage at 43 East Dune Lane closed for $72M, marking a top Hamptons sale as luxury demand tightens. The buyer remains undisclosed.

A pooled Neighborhood Capital Fund awarded nearly $7.86M in its first round to community-led projects across Chicago’s South and West sides, funding clinics, cultural spaces and a new Bronzeville cafe. The grants aim to close late-stage financing gaps so projects can start construction quickly.