New York Landlord Snaps Up NoMa’s Pinnacle For $30.5 Million
July Residential Group paid $30.5M for the 115-unit Pinnacle at 7 New York Ave NE in NoMa, acquired from doctors who redeveloped the site. The sale highlights continued investor interest in the corridor.
Feds Greenlight Realtors to Talk Crime and Schools Again
HUD told real‑estate professionals on April 24 that they may lawfully discuss neighborhood crime rates and school quality with buyers, if the information is given consistently. The agency's FHEO letter says such conversations are not automatic violations of the Fair Housing Act.
Fort Davis Rec Center Turns Into $27.5 Million Hard-Hat Zone in Ward 7
New photos show crews mobilizing at the Fort Davis site as D.C. begins work on a 28,960 sq ft community center and park upgrades in Ward 7. The build will double the current facility’s footprint and add an indoor gym, elevated track, kitchen and more.
Fort Totten Shake-Up: 70 New Affordable Units Replace Aging Complex
One Hawaii in Fort Totten reopened as a 70‑unit affordable building after a Wesley Housing redevelopment. The project mixes tax credits, bonds and city subsidies; some former tenants plan to return.
Mortgage Rates Sink To Four-Week Low, But Buyers Still Feel The Squeeze
Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows the 30‑year fixed rate fell to 6.30% as of April 16, 2026 — a four‑week low that eases some pressure but leaves affordability strained.
D.C. Developer Accused Of Forging Dad’s Name On $17M Loan Smacked With Nearly $30M Judgment
A federal judge found developer Chris Donatelli forged his father’s signature on a $17M loan tied to Columbia Heights' Highland Park and ordered him to pay nearly $30M.












