A newly finished 20-unit building at 429 13th St NE is set for a foreclosure auction after lenders say an alleged cross-default tied to another property was triggered.

State and county leaders outlined plans for a 6,000‑seat "mini‑Sphere" at National Harbor, projecting more than $1 billion a year in economic activity and thousands of jobs.

The White House has pushed a plan to curb big investors and speed permits under an "owners not renters" banner — but analysts say supply shortages, not Wall Street, drive prices.

Loan officers say tri‑merge credit‑report pulls now run about $348 for two borrowers, adding hundreds to the cost of shopping for a mortgage. Industry groups and regulators are watching.

Builder sentiment eased to 36 in February as affordability keeps many buyers sidelined and trials of discounts and incentives climb. The NAHB survey shows traffic and sales expectations falling ahead of spring.

Kasa's acquisition of Mint House folds nearly 1,000 units — including the landmark 70 Pine — into its portfolio, a shift CEO Roman Pedan called a "maturation moment."

Developers are targeting a 2027 groundbreaking for the $550M Cheverly Hill redevelopment on the former county hospital site, promising 1,300+ homes, retail and office.

Blackstone Infrastructure Partners pulled a $2.05B CMBS loan on QTS data centers, refinancing debt and extracting roughly $419M as AI demand propels the sector.

Mayor Muriel Bowser opened Cycle House, DC's first all-affordable net-zero energy housing, with 18 units in Ward 5, emphasizing sustainability and affordability.

The Federal Reserve and FDIC announced updated asset-size thresholds for 'small bank' and 'intermediate small bank' under the CRA, effective January 1, 2026.

Senator Maria Cantwell urged action on Trump tariffs, highlighting their harmful effect on small businesses, and advocating for congressional control over trade policy with the Trade Review Act of 2025.

Mayor Muriel Bowser expands DC's initiative to convert commercial spaces into residential units, with projects like the transformation of 1990 K Street NW, adding over 700 living spaces and retail areas.

D.C. and the Commanders are advancing the RFK Stadium redevelopment deal with amended financial aspects. Opinions are split, with some praising potential benefits and others raising concerns over community impact and environmental issues.