Property‑tax bills rose faster than inflation in 2025, with the average homeowner paying $4,427. See which states were hit hardest and what homeowners can do.

A Kansas City judge refused to dismiss a proposed antitrust class action, ruling that a Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit must face claims despite a $250M HomeServices deal. The decision keeps a major broker‑fee fight alive.

Rockefeller Group and Stonebridge have transformed the former WMATA headquarters at 600 Fifth St NW into a 400K‑sf trophy office with terraces, a penthouse amenity and a major anchor lease.

David Schaeffer has sued Fulton Bank, alleging the lender schemed to avoid foreclosure on his affiliate's downtown D.C. office at 1705 DeSales. The complaint demands a jury trial.

A 36‑acre site off I‑95’s Exit 140 has become a battleground between a proposed Buc‑ee’s travel center and a rival sports‑arena plan. County planners narrowly recommended Buc‑ee’s and the Board will decide later this year.

Lodging Capital Partners paid $58 million for the 252‑room Hilton Alexandria Old Town — roughly half of the $111M Ashford paid in 2018, according to filings. The sale highlights ongoing stress in the D.C. hotel market.

Georgetown has asked for extra time to redesign a planned nine‑story law center after construction and materials costs rose, pushing the project’s timeline.

Amazon’s HQ2 headcount in Pentagon City hasn't risen in a year and the PenPlace second phase is paused, leaving Arlington’s development timeline uncertain.

The Washington Commanders signed a roughly 60,000‑square‑foot lease at 2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, anchoring a Foggy Bottom foothold tied to the RFK stadium plan.

Samsung Biologics completed its Rockville acquisition, preserving 500+ jobs and adding a major East Coast biologics capacity. The company plans upgrades and new contract work at the site.

The D.C. Council advanced the One Front Door Act to allow some six‑story apartments with a single stair, a move supporters say could unlock infill housing while safety questions remain. Rulemaking will set the technical safeguards.

Eagle Cliff bought the nine‑story West End office tower at 2445 M St NW for $101M. The 301,263‑SF building is largely leased and comes with LEED Gold amenities.

Nelson Mullins moved its Washington team into the McPherson Building penthouse, taking roughly 40,846 square feet at 901 15th St NW.