Google is reportedly pursuing a full-building lease at 500 North Capitol, a 231,000-square-foot tower near Union Station, according to the Washington Business Journal.

Newmark will relocate its D.C. office to Hines' 1050 17th St NW later this year, taking a full floor and tapping the building's amenity package.

The Malcolm X Elementary modernization in Ward 8 is moving into interior finishes and site work, adding a gym, cafeteria, outdoor learning and net‑zero systems.

OpenAI's new 14,500‑sq‑ft Penn Quarter office prioritizes demos and briefings over rows of desks. The space is set up as a public‑facing workshop for policymakers and partners.

A 253,000‑square‑foot office one block from Union Station is up for sale; roughly 85% is vacant and brokers are pitching conversion opportunities.

EPA proposes letting developers install non‑emitting site work before major air permits are final. Industry praises the change while advocates warn of legal and health risks.

Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows the 30‑year fixed averaged 6.37% for the week ending May 7, reversing a recent dip and tightening affordability for buyers.

White & Case will occupy nearly the full 1701 Pennsylvania Ave building, triggering a two‑year renovation that will deliver new windows, a rooftop penthouse and upgraded amenities. The firm plans to move in by December 2029.

A Federal Circuit win left roughly 1,500 landlords — including an Arlington owner — negotiating with the Justice Department over compensation tied to the CDC eviction moratorium.

Orlo paid $180M for The Grand Residences in North Bethesda and plans to hold and invest in the property while coordinating on affordability with housing officials.

A new Virginia law removes rezoning hurdles and creates a by‑right path for churches and tax‑exempt nonprofits to build affordable housing, with rules on affordability and infrastructure.

United Therapeutics bought about 207 acres in Stewartville to expand its pathogen‑free pig facility for xenotransplant trials, adding significant local development near Mayo Clinic.

Google is reportedly consolidating its D.C. offices as Alphabet redirects capital into AI after a blockbuster quarter.