Baton Rouge-based b1BANK has leased space near Uptown Houston to serve as its new Houston hub as it targets growth in the Galleria and Tanglewood neighborhoods.

Towne Properties has reintroduced plans for a seven‑story, roughly 100‑unit apartment at Adams Landing near the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. The proposal returns a long‑running riverfront vision to the city’s planning docket.

Edenton Street UMC has launched a yearlong discernment process over its downtown Dawson Lot, considering mixed‑income housing and other community uses.

Warren's council approved an eight‑month moratorium on new gas stations and car washes so planners can rewrite zoning and curb oversaturation.

Hazel Street and Faropoint have permits under review for Pritchard Park, a two‑building, 157,680‑sq‑ft small‑bay industrial park on Pritchard Road with a ground‑breaking next Friday.

Portman Hospitality Fund I has bought the Westin Peachtree Plaza and says it will renovate the 73‑story landmark ahead of Atlanta’s Super Bowl in early 2028.

Oakmont Properties bought 16 Powerhouse in Midtown Sacramento for $34.5M, a sale CBRE says set the market’s highest price‑per‑unit in four years.

Rocket EMS paid just under $18.8M for a foreclosed 78,000‑sf San Jose office‑research building at 5729 Fontanoso Way.

Step Up Housing plans to buy the 268‑unit Copper Creek Apartments and designate most homes as income‑restricted, public filings show. Bond paperwork outlines a TEFRA review and financing plan.

The owner of Element Student Living filed Chapter 11 as a foreclosure loomed, court dockets show; creditors including Fannie Mae are active in the case.

A 144-unit affordable community in Henderson will reserve units for youth leaving foster care and aims to welcome residents in late 2026.

Ryan Serhant told CNBC pending contracts climbed about 10% in the last four weeks; Redfin and NAR data show rising contract activity but with big regional differences.

Building 3 at Northland’s Pattern District topped off this week, moving the long‑debated Needham Street redevelopment into the skyline with hundreds of apartments and new retail.